Big Ten foes meet when the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-3) square off on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Below is an article containing all the details you need, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Illinois vs. Nebraska Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Illinois vs. Nebraska Stats and Insights
- Illinois has a negative point differential on the season (-45 total points, -9.0 per game), as does Nebraska (-25 total points, -5.0 per game).
- Illinois has put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game (21.6) as Nebraska has allowed (23.8).
- This season Nebraska racks up 11.8 fewer points per game (18.8) than Illinois surrenders (30.6).
Illinois vs. Nebraska Recent Meetings
- Over their last two meetings, Illinois has collected two wins against Nebraska.
- In those games against Nebraska, the Fighting Illini have covered two times while never eclipsing the point total.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Illinois has compiled 56 points versus Nebraska, while giving up only 31 points.
Top Performers
Illinois
- In five games for the Fighting Illini, Luke Altmyer has led the offense with 1,081 yards (216.2 yards per game) while compiling five touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 65.0% completion percentage.
- Altmyer has been helping the offense on the ground, as he’s run for 175 yards (3.7 YPC) and three rushing touchdowns in five games.
- In five games in 2023, Isaiah Williams has been targeted 48 times for 30 receptions, 446 yards and zero touchdowns.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s offense, Pat Bryant has reeled in 16 balls on 27 targets for 160 yards and three touchdowns.
- Reggie Love III has scampered for 243 yards (5.5 yards per carry) and one touchdown as part of the Fighting Illini’s ground game.
- The Fighting Illini’s defense has been helped by Xavier Scott, who has suited up for five games and recorded 28 tackles and one interception.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s defense, Miles Scott has recorded 29 tackles and one interception in five games.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s defense, Dylan Rosiek has recorded 24 tackles and 3.0 TFL in five games.
- With 2.0 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL and 21 tackles, Jer’Zhan Newton has helped lead the Fighting Illini’s defense over five games.
Nebraska
- In five games, Heinrich Haarberg has thrown for 477 yards (95.4 per game), with four touchdowns and one interception, and a completion percentage of 52.8%.
- In addition, Haarberg has rushed for 270 yards and two TDs.
- In five games, Anthony Grant has run for 224 yards (44.8 per game) and two TDs.
- In the passing game, Billy Kemp IV has scored one TD, hauling in 17 balls for 193 yards (38.6 per game).
- In five games, Thomas Fidone II has nine catches for 115 yards (23.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Omar Brown has totaled one interception to go with 19 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in five games for the Cornhuskers.
- Isaac Gifford has been doing his part on defense, amassing one interception to go with 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended for the Cornhuskers.
- Nick Henrich has been providing a big boost on defense, collecting 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles for the Cornhuskers.
- On defense, Luke Reimer has contributed 10 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in five games.