NCAA - Football
Nebraska Cornhuskers
22
Illinois Fighting Illini
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| ILL | 2 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 30 |
— Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its backup quarterback at the helm, Illinois beat Nebraska 30-22 on Saturday to kick off the 2021 college football season.
| 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Oliver Martin 4 Yd pass from Adrian Martinez (Connor Culp PAT failed)
Adrian Martinez 75 Yd Run (Connor Culp Kick)
Isaiah Williams 1 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (James McCourt Kick)
Luke Ford 2 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (James McCourt Kick)
Calvin Hart Jr. 41 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
Mike Epstein 1 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
Connor Culp 27 Yd Field Goal
Markese Stepp 2 Yd Run (Connor Culp PAT failed)
Team Safety
1 play, -2 yards, 0:11 · End of Game
6 plays, 14 yards, 0:43 · Downs
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:47 · Punt
19 plays, 91 yards, 6:42 · Touchdown
Oliver Martin 4 Yd pass from Adrian Martinez (Connor Culp PAT failed)
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:46 · Punt
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:08 · Punt
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:31 · Punt
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
Adrian Martinez 75 Yd Run (Connor Culp Kick)
3 plays, 47 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
Isaiah Williams 1 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (James McCourt Kick)
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:45 · Punt
14 plays, 75 yards, 8:04 · Touchdown
Luke Ford 2 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (James McCourt Kick)
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:37 · End of Half
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:21 · Fumble Touchdown
Calvin Hart Jr. 41 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
4 plays, 32 yards, 0:36 · Fumble
5 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:24 · Touchdown
Mike Epstein 1 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
Connor Culp 27 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
Markese Stepp 2 Yd Run (Connor Culp PAT failed)
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:15 · Missed FG
6 plays, 3 yards, 3:42 · Safety
Team Safety
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:15 · Punt
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:20 · Punt
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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