Photos: Nebraska football takes on Illinois
Take a look inside Memorial Stadium as Nebraska football takes on Illinois in Champaign.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Ben Clawson (21) celebrate after breaking up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) makes a catch against Illinois' Jakwon Morris (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk along the field before a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk along the field before a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema embraces Illinois' Javari Barnett (24) prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Katin Houser (4) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's John Hohl (90) attempts a field goal held by Nebraska's Kamdyn Koch (37) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Hohl missed the attempt.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) is tackled by Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball against Illinois' Matthew Bailey (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) pressures Illinois' Katin Houser (4) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Hudson Clement (13) blocks Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) from Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball as he is pressured by Illinois' Ismael Kante (26) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Brendan Black (54) is evaluated for an apparent injury during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska players take the field for the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Fireworks shoot into the air above Memorial Stadium before the first half of a college football game between Illinois and Nebraska in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois with Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
A look inside Memorial Stadium as Illinois takes on Nebraska during the first half of a college football game in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Katin Houser (4) waits to snap the ball against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) hands the ball off to Jamal Rule (25) during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Robert Edmonson (45) celebrates after a tackle against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) makes a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Fans watch on as Nebraska takes on Illinois during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Caleb Benning (28) and Dwayne McDougle III (26) tackle Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, second from right, and other Nebraska coaches watch on during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) scores a touchdown after evading a tackle by Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Ethan Moczulski (37) kicks in an extra point against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Ben Clawson (21) tackles Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) breaks up a pass meant for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) makes a catch during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) is tackled by Illinois' Matthew Bailey (7) and Mason Muragin (18) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shake hands after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) goes up for a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Hayes Miller (81) runs with the ball after faking a field goal attempt with kicker Ethan Moczulski (37) during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) makes a catch against Illinois' Jakwon Morris (5) and Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) blocks Illinois' Darrell Prater (96) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois players celebrate during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) makes a catch during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball after catching an Illinois punt during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) catches the snap during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' James Kreutz (10) takes down Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) with the help of Illinois' Ismael Kante (26), Juice Clarke (6), and Ben Clawson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a pass against Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) and Ben Clawson (21) before running into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois with Quinn Clark (18) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball to attempt a two-point conversion against Illinois during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Colandrea's throw to Quinn Clark (18) was broken up by Illinois' Xavier Scott (1).
Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) makes a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Ethan Moczulski (37) kicks in an extra point against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) is tackled by Illinois' Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) reacts after failing to catch a pass against Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Ben Clawson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) is sacked by Illinois' Mason Muragin (18) and Joe Barna (43) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas calls out during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Deuce Fillmore (22) tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema watches on during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Mason Muragin (18) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) is tackled by Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) and Matthew Bailey (7) celebrate after tackling Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) short of a Husker first down during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
World-Herald sports editor Sam McKewon is handing out his Husker Report Card, assessing Nebraska's Friday night performance in several areas.
Check out three things we learned and three things we still don't know about the Huskers after Illinois’ 24-13 win over Nebraska.
The same suspects — special teams and penalties — cost Nebraska against Illinois. But defense, Amie Just writes, also had its gaffs in Friday's loss.
Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and analysis as Nebraska visits Illinois on Friday night.
Nebraska visits Illinois on Friday night with both teams chasing bowl eligibility and momentum. The Huskers face mounting pressure after a month without a win.
Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference after Nebraska's 24-13 loss to Illinois.
Nebraska wasted 426 yards, committed 11 penalties and missed two field goals in a 24-13 loss to Illinois. The Huskers' losing streak reached three games.
Tom Shatel examines Nebraska's coaching dilemma, Matt Rhule's sideline behavior and Dana Holgorsen's playcalling. The Huskers' latest loss raises questions about the program's direction.
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Jacory Barney struggled to explain Nebraska's offensive struggles after a 24-13 loss to Illinois. The Huskers gained 426 yards but managed just 13 points.
Matt Rhule explained his decision to attempt a two-point conversion after Nebraska cut Illinois' lead to eight. The gamble failed in Friday's loss.
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Nebraska committed 11 penalties for 82 yards in Friday's loss to Illinois, continuing a season-long problem. Matt Rhule declined to identify one culprit.
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Nebraska linebacker Owen Chambliss left Friday's loss to Illinois with a shoulder injury and underwent an X-ray. Right guard Brendan Black also exited.
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Nebraska's defense surrendered three touchdowns on Illinois' first three red-zone trips and allowed eight third-down conversions. The Blackshirts struggled without injured linebacker Owen Chambliss.
After a night of mind-boggling mistakes, Nebraska's most formidable foe is itself, writes Amie Just, with one glimmer of hope remaining.Â
