Illinois Fighting Illini @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
4-6, 2-5 Big Ten
35
4-6, 2-5 Big Ten
3-7, 2-5 Big Ten
54
3-7, 2-5 Big Ten
Game Leaders
126
A. Bush Jr.QB
11/25, 2 INT
126
290
A. MartinezQB
24/34, 3 TD, 1 INT
290
187
A. Bush Jr.QB
25 CAR, 3 TD
187
162
D. OzigboRB
11 CAR, 3 TD
162
43
R. SmallingWR
5 REC
43
131
S. Morgan Jr.WR
8 REC, 2 TD
131
2
B. RoundtreeDL
2
1
M. StoltenbergDL
1
9
T. AdamsDB
5 SOLO
9
11
M. BarryLB
8 SOLO
11
Team Stats
509
Total Yards
606
5
Turnovers
2
25
1st Downs
22
7-66
Penalties
7-72
7/13
3rd Down
4/12
2/2
4th Down
3/3
30:11
Possession
29:49
Game Information
Lincoln, NE
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 509 | 606 |
| Passing | 126 | 290 |
| Comp/Att | 11/25 | 24/34 |
| Yards per pass | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 383 | 316 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Penalties | 7-66 | 7-72 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:11 | 29:49 |
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
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Clemson's Dabo Swinney said tampering in college football is "rampant" and "there has to be some type of order put in place," pointing to congressional help as a possible answer.
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SWAC football, basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31
The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.
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Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman with extension, raise
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.
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