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Nebraska beat Ohio State 72–69 at Ohio State on Jan 5, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  NEB | 38 | 34 | 72 |
  OSU | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Nebraska CornhuskersOhio State Buckeyes| NEB | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pryce Sandfort | 36 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Rienk Mast | 35 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 5-14 | 1-6 |
| Sam Hoiberg | 35 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3-7 | 2-4 |
| Jamarques Lawrence | 26 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Berke Buyuktuncel | 22 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| Braden Frager | 24 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-2 |
| Cale Jacobsen | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Jared Garcia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 72 | 35 | 12 | 25-57 | 8-29 |
| OSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 37 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 6-12 | 2-6 |
| Devin Royal | 37 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-2 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 36 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 8-17 | 5-13 |
| Amare Bynum | 35 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-2 |
| Christoph Tilly | 33 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Gabe Cupps | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Brandon Noel | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Colin White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 69 | 28 | 13 | 26-57 | 9-26 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
NEB offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · OSU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
OSU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · NEB defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NEBOSUExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
NEBOSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pryce Sandfort | 29.6 | 16.2 | 4.9 | 2.3 |
| Sam Hoiberg | 28.7 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Rienk Mast | 28.5 | 16.6 | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| Jamarques Lawrence | 26.3 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Berke Buyuktuncel | 23.6 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 1.9 |
| Braden Frager | 22.6 | 11.4 | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| Cale Jacobsen | 19.7 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Connor Essegian | 13.9 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 36.1 | 20.9 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Devin Royal | 30.6 | 14.2 | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 28.8 | 14.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Christoph Tilly | 26.3 | 13.0 | 5.7 | 2.7 |
| Amare Bynum | 23.9 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 1.2 |
| Brandon Noel | 21.5 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| Gabe Cupps | 14.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Colin White | 9.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
NEB offenseper gameOSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
NEBForAgainst48% of NEB's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
OSUForAgainst48% of OSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NEB 5series4 OSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | NEB 72 | OSU 69 | NEB+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | NEB 114 | OSU 116 | OSU+2 | +2 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | OSU 71 | NEB 79 | NEB+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | NEB 69 | OSU 78 | OSU+9 | +9 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | OSU 69 | NEB 83 | NEB+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | OSU 60 | NEB 63 | NEB+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | NEB 78 | OSU 70 | NEB+8 | +8 |
| Jan 2, 2022 | OSU 87 | NEB 79 | OSU+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | NEB 54 | OSU 90 | OSU+36 | +36 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
