How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2024

How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2024

Updated Sep. 20, 2024 7:32 p.m. ET
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On Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET, Isaiah Neyor and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0).

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois

  • When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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Nebraska vs. Illinois: Head to Head

  • Nebraska and Illinois have been an even matchup in the past two meetings, with two wins, two losses, and a tie for each team.
  • The Cornhuskers and the Fighting Illini hold an even record ATS (1-1) the last two times they have met, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the point total.
  • Nebraska has scored 4 fewer points than Illinois in their past two games.

Nebraska's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. UTEP W 40-7
9/7/2024 vs. Colorado W 28-10
9/14/2024 vs. Northern Iowa W 34-3
9/20/2024 vs. Illinois -
9/28/2024 at Purdue -
10/5/2024 vs. Rutgers -
10/19/2024 at Indiana -
10/26/2024 at Ohio State -
11/2/2024 vs. UCLA -
11/16/2024 at USC -
11/23/2024 vs. Wisconsin -
11/29/2024 at Iowa -

Nebraska 2024 Stats & Insights

  • On defense, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best by surrendering only 255.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 50th (421.3 yards per game).
  • Nebraska is compiling 250 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 52nd in the FBS. The defense ranks 57th, allowing 185 passing yards per game.
  • The Cornhuskers rank 44th in points scored this season (34 points per game), but they've been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 6.7 points allowed per game.
  • The Cornhuskers sport the 57th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (171.3 per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best with just 70.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Nebraska ranks 45th in third-down defense this year (32.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
  • With five forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (28th in the FBS), the Cornhuskers' +3 turnover margin is the 17th-best in college football.

Nebraska 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Dylan Raiola QB 670 YDS (73.8%) / 5 TD / 1 INT
Dante Dowdell RB 184 YDS / 3 TD / 61.3 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Isaiah Neyor WR 12 REC / 187 YDS / 2 TD / 62.3 YPG
Emmett Johnson RB 124 YDS / 1 TD / 41.3 YPG / 9.5 YPC
4 REC / 48 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16 REC YPG
John Bullock LB 16 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Malcolm Hartzog DB 10 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Tommi Hill DB 12 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Isaac Gifford DB 15 TKL / 1 TFL

Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/29/2024 vs. Eastern Illinois W 45-0
9/7/2024 vs. Kansas W 23-17
9/14/2024 vs. Central Michigan W 30-9
9/20/2024 at Nebraska -
9/28/2024 at Penn State -
10/12/2024 vs. Purdue -
10/19/2024 vs. Michigan -
10/26/2024 at Oregon -
11/2/2024 vs. Minnesota -
11/16/2024 vs. Michigan State -
11/23/2024 at Rutgers -
11/30/2024 at Northwestern -

Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Illinois ranks 79th with 378.7 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 33rd with 277.3 total yards ceded per game on defense.
  • In terms of passing, Illinois ranks 73rd in the FBS (225.3 passing yards per game) and 32nd on defense (151.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
  • The Fighting Illini rank 54th in the FBS with 32.7 points per contest, but they've been led by their defense, which ranks 13th-best by surrendering just 8.7 points per contest.
  • In terms of rushing, the Fighting Illini rank 73rd in the FBS on offense (153.3 rushing yards per game) and 63rd on defense (125.7 rushing yards allowed per contest).
  • From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is generating a 38.9% third-down conversion percentage (78th-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS defensively (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
  • The Fighting Illini have thrived in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of +8 ranks second-best in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (fifth in the nation) and one turnover committed (sixth in the nation).

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Luke Altmyer QB 647 YDS (69.2%) / 6 TD / 0 INT
37 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 12.3 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant WR 15 REC / 235 YDS / 4 TD / 78.3 YPG
Kaden Feagin RB 173 YDS / 3 TD / 57.7 YPG / 4.1 YPC
Zakhari Franklin WR 16 REC / 193 YDS / 0 TD / 64.3 YPG
Xavier Scott DB 4 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT
Miles Scott DB 4 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Gabe Jacas LB 6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Joe Barna LB 4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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