Illinois Fighting Illini @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
1-3, 0-1 Big Ten
16
1-3, 0-1 Big Ten
5-0, 2-0 Big Ten
31
5-0, 2-0 Big Ten
Game Leaders
133
W. LuntQB
13/22
133
220
T. Armstrong Jr.QB
16/23, 1 TD, 1 INT
220
72
R. CorbinRB
9 CAR
72
140
T. NewbyRB
27 CAR, 2 TD
140
57
M. TurnerWR
5 REC
57
65
J. WesterkampWR
4 REC
65
--
None
--
1
F. AkinmoladunDL
1
16
P. NelsonS
4 SOLO
16
6
M. Rose-IveyLB
1 SOLO
6
Team Stats
270
Total Yards
423
0
Turnovers
2
12
1st Downs
23
7-48
Penalties
3-35
2/9
3rd Down
10/14
0/1
4th Down
1/1
21:59
Possession
38:01
Game Information
Lincoln, NE
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-9 | 10-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 270 | 423 |
| Passing | 146 | 220 |
| Comp/Att | 14/23 | 16/23 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 124 | 203 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 49 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 7-48 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 21:59 | 38:01 |
ILL @ NEB Videos
Heartwarming moment prior to Illinois-Nebraska
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Michigan State names Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director
Michigan State University has bounced back from potentially losing its school president and athletic director by retaining Kevin M. Guskiewicz to lead the school and appointing Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director.
17h
Alabama lands 2028 top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear
Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class.
19h
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard retiring in 2027
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has announced that he will retire in 2027, ending his reign as the longest-tenured active AD at the Power 4 level.
1d