Running backs Dedrick Mills and Ronald Thompkins are out for this game. Marvin Scott got the start.

Illinois 7 - 0

Nebraska’s first offensive play was Luke McCaffey tossing what was ruled a backwards pass and a fumble that was recovered by Illinois. Three plays later Chase Brown scored one a one-yard run.

PAT: McCourt,James kick attempt good.

Scoring Drive: 3 plays, 21 yards, 1:17

Nebraska 7 - Illinois 7

Alante Brown returned the following kickoff to the 29 yard line. From there, Nebraska went on an efficient, long drive full of successful plays without committing a single penalty!