Lee throws 3 TDs, Nebraska rolls past Illinois 28-6
Quarterback Tanner Lee threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead Nebraska to a 28-6 win over Illinois on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nebraska Cornhuskers
28
Illinois Fighting Illini
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| ILL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 43,058 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ Illinois Fighting Illini | L 13-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 48-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:34 28-6
Stanley Morgan Jr. 23 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 7:49 21-6
Chase McLaughlin 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:23 21-3
Tyler Hoppes 6 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 10:38 14-3
Devine Ozigbo 15 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 14:57 7-3
Chase McLaughlin 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:57 7-0
De'Mornay Pierson-El 45 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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NEB
13 plays, 53 yards, 6:54 · End of Game
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ILL 6:54
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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NEB 9:18
5 plays, 9 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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ILL 12:20
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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NEB 13:34
14 plays, 93 yards, 6:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:34 28-6
Stanley Morgan Jr. 23 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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ILL 5:01
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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NEB 7:09
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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ILL 7:49
12 plays, 46 yards, 5:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:49 21-6
Chase McLaughlin 25 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 13:24
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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ILL
6 plays, 31 yards, 1:23 · Interception
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NEB 1:23
9 plays, 89 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 21-3
Tyler Hoppes 6 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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ILL 6:25
7 plays, 44 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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NEB 10:38
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:38 14-3
Devine Ozigbo 15 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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ILL 14:57
15 plays, 64 yards, 9:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:57 7-3
Chase McLaughlin 25 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 8:57
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:57 7-0
De'Mornay Pierson-El 45 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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ILL 12:05
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:55 · Punt
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
NEB
ILL
23
1st Downs
15
7-11
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
411
Total Yards
199
246
Passing
106
17/24
Comp/Att
10/16
10.3
Yards per pass
6.6
165
Rushing
93
38
Rushing Attempts
37
4.3
Yards per rush
2.5
5-70
Penalties
5-49
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:08
Possession
28:52
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