The No. 22 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini during week four of college football action. Both teams have been flawless (3-0) this season but one unbeaten record will have to be wiped away this weekend.
Illinois beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 30-9, while Nebraska cruised past the Northern Iowa Panthers 34-3. The Cornhuskers, led by freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, are favored by 7.5 points in the clash. They're looking to maximize home-field advantage by canceling in-person classes.
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How to listen to Illinois vs. Nebraska game on the radio
Fans can listen to the clash between the Fighting Illini and Cornhuskers on Huskers Radio Network.
The game will be televised on Fox and can be streamed on FuboTv.
What time is Illinois vs. Nebraska today?
The Big Ten clash will be held at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, on Sept. 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET.
Illinois vs. Nebraska: Head-to-Head
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 20-7 in the team's last clash in 2023. The Cornhuskers hold the advantage in this series (14-1-6).
The tide has turned in the past few meetings, with the Fighting Illini winning two of the last three clashes against the Cornhuskers.
The battle of the Fighting Illini and Cornhuskers QBs
The game will be a battle pitting two of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Dylan Raiola has been sensational, registering 670 passing yards on 73.8% completion for five touchdowns and one interception.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema was full of praise for Raiola during his weekly news conference.
“He (Raiola) brings a different element immediately," Bielema said. "He’s a very talented young man that’s got incredible awareness, very talented, got a great deep ball throw. They maximize and utilize him pretty well. I think early downs, third downs, there’s some things you can literally see him get better on every series, just very impressive to see.”
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has tallied 647 passing yards on 69.2% completion for six touchdowns this season.
The Cornhuskers will attempt to get rid of one of the most unwanted statistics in college football. The game against the Illinois Fighting Illini will be a chance for Matt Rhule's team to stop a 12-game losing streak to ranked teams.
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