Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule steps off the bus arriving at the stadium to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) arrives to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers arrive at the stadium to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini marching band members walking past the Nebraska equipment truck during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back Danny Odem III (16) walking along the endzone before warm-ups to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fan waitng watching warm-ups before the football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker kicker John Hohl (90) warm-up before the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker long snapper Kyson Gana (50) practices snaps before the football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) warm-up before taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker offensive coordinator Dana Holgerson watching warm-ups before the college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini drum major performing pre-game during a college football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers leaving the locker room to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (13) leads the Huskers out to take on Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) makes a pass to running back Jamal Rule (25) in the first quater against the Illinois Fighting Illiniduring a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball after a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first quarter during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri (96) putting pressure on Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs with the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Juice Clarke (6) during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) throws a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) reaches for Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive lineman Tyson Terry (71) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini running back Jordan Anderson (23) during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) gets hit going up for a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (13) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers running backs coach E.J. Barthel gives running back Mekhi Nelson (13) a hug celebrating his touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
GIES Memorial Stadium has a new larger screen since the last time the Nebraska Cornhuskers played the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule talks to the referee after a call during a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) makes a catch against Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back Victor Evans III (22) during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) runs in for a touchdown after a making a catch against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates their touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fan wearing a Nebraska hat with a facemask against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball for a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Quinn Clark (18) makes a catch staying in-bounds against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) makes a catch against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (1) and defensive back Ben Clawson (21) in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Quinn Clark (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Jamal Rule (25) still arms Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tanner Heckel (16) to the ground during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs with the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema after a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Jamal Rule (25) heads to the locker room after the loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college football game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. Photo by John S. Peterson.
