Big Ten opponents meet when the No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) and the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) play on Friday, September 2🌳0, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE).
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When is Nebraska vs. Illinois and when does it start?
This game between the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini will happen on Friday, September 20, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 8:00꧋ p.m. ET.
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Illinois
The Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini will take to the gridiron at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) for this matchup on Sept. 20, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from !
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Nebraska Stats & Insights
The Cornhuskers squared off against the Northern Iowa Panthers in their most recent outing, winning 34-3.
Nebraska has the 50th-ranked offense this year (421.3 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking 23rd-best with just 255.3 yards allowed per game.
The Cornhuskers rank 52nd in pass offense (250.0 passing yards per game) and 57th in pass defense (185.0 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
Defensively, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best by surrendering just 70.3 per game. The Cornhuskers rank 57th on offense (171.3 rushing yards per game).
The Cornhuskers rank 44th in points scored this season (34.0 points per game), but they’ve been playing really well on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 6.7 points allowed per game.
Illinois Stats & Insights
The Fighting Illini are coming off of a 30-9 win over the Central Michigan Chippewas.
Illinois ranks 79th with 378.7 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 33rd with 277.3 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
With 225.3 passing yards per game on offense, the Fighting Illini rank 73rd in the FBS. On defense, they rank 32nd, allowing 151.7 passing yards per game.
Illinois ranks 73rd in the FBS with 153.3 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 63rd with 125.7 rushing yards allowed per game on defense.
The Fighting Illini have been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 8.7 points per contest (13th-best). On offense, they rank 54th by compiling 32.7 points per game.
Nebraska Key Players to Watch
Dylan Raiola leads Nebraska with 670 passing yards (223.3 ypg) on 59-of-80 passing with five touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
Dante Dowdell’s team-high 184 rushing yards (61.3 per game) have come on 31 carries, with three touchdowns this year.
This season Emmett Johnson has rushed for 124 yards (41.3 per game) on 13 carries with one touchdown, while also catching four passes for 48 yards (16.0 per game).
Isaiah Neyor’s 187 receiving yards (62.3 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s collected 12 receptions and two touchdowns.
Jaylen Lloyd has put together a 95-yard season so far (31.7 receiving yards per game), hauling in two passes.
Rahmir Johnson’s 10 receptions have netted him 77 yards (25.7 ypg) and one touchdown.
Illinois Key Players to Watch
Luke Altmyer leads Illinois with 647 passing yards (215.7 ypg) on 54-of-78 passing with six touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. He also adds 37 rushing yards (12.3 ypg) on 14 carries.
Kaden Feagin has carried the ball 42 times for a team-high 173 yards (57.7 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Ca’Lil Valentine has piled up 96 yards (32.0 per game) on 17 attempts.
Pat Bryant’s team-high 235 receiving yards (78.3 yards per game) have come on 15 receptions with four touchdowns.
Zakhari Franklin has put up a 193-yard season so far (64.3 receiving yards per game), reeling in 16 passes.
Malik Elzy’s two grabs have yielded 51 yards (17.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
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