The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3) host a Big Ten showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-3) on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL).
Illinois is averaging 21.6 points per game on offense (105th in the FBS), and ranks 103rd on the other side of the ball with 30.6 points allowed per game. Nebraska is putting up 348.4 total yards per game on offense this season (95th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 325.6 total yards per game (36th-ranked).
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Nebraska vs. Illinois Game Info
- Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- City: Champaign, Illinois
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Nebraska vs. Illinois Key Statistics
Nebraska | Illinois | |
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348.4 (93rd) | Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 390.8 (70th) |
325.6 (47th) | Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 419.4 (109th) |
209 (15th) | Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 144 (84th) |
139.4 (128th) | Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 246.8 (59th) |
7 (67th) | Turnovers (Rank) | 11 (121st) |
4 (115th) | Takeaways (Rank) | 5 (99th) |
Nebraska Stats Leaders
- Heinrich Haarberg has thrown for 477 yards (95.4 ypg) to lead Nebraska, completing 52.8% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes and one interception this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 270 yards (54 ypg) on 51 carries with two touchdowns.
- Anthony Grant has run for 224 yards across 44 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Billy Kemp IV’s 193 receiving yards (38.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 receptions on 31 targets with one touchdown.
- Marcus Washington has seven receptions (on 14 targets) for a total of 137 yards (27.4 yards per game) this year.
- Thomas Fidone II has racked up 115 reciving yards (23 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
Illinois Stats Leaders
- Luke Altmyer has been a dual threat for Illinois so far this season. He has 1,081 passing yards, completing 65% of his passes and throwing five touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 175 yards (35 ypg) on 47 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Reggie Love III has carried the ball 44 times for a team-high 243 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time.
- Isaiah Williams’ leads his squad with 446 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 30 catches (out of 48 targets).
- Pat Bryant has caught 16 passes for 160 yards (32 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Casey Washington’s 13 grabs are good enough for 122 yards.
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