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
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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
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
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