2 TDs in 10 seconds lifts Nebraska past Illinois 20-7
— Heinrich Haarberg threw for 154 yards and rushed for a team-leading 82 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska beat Illinois 20-7 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nebraska Cornhuskers
20
Illinois Fighting Illini
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| ILL | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 31-13 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:16 20-7
Tristan Alvano 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:31 17-7
Pat Bryant 46 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:37 17-0
Heinrich Haarberg 25 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 10-0
Anthony Grant 1 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Field Goal 1:59 3-0
Tristan Alvano 31 Yd Field Goal
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NEB
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:27 · End of Game
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ILL 1:27
12 plays, 67 yards, 2:35 · Downs
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NEB 4:02
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:57 · Fumble
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ILL 7:59
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:17 · Interception
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NEB 10:16
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:45 · Interception
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ILL 11:01
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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NEB 11:41
11 plays, 38 yards, 6:22 · Fumble
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ILL 3:03
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:41 · Downs
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NEB 5:44
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Missed FG
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ILL 7:16
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NEB 8:16
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:16 20-7
Tristan Alvano 32 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 10:00
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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NEB 10:53
6 plays, 32 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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NEB
1 play, -2 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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ILL 0:02
7 plays, 29 yards, 0:39 · Missed FG
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NEB 0:41
5 plays, 11 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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ILL 1:31
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:31 17-7
Pat Bryant 46 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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NEB 3:16
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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ILL 4:52
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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NEB 6:37
1 play, 25 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 17-0
Heinrich Haarberg 25 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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NEB 6:47
14 plays, 79 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 10-0
Anthony Grant 1 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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ILL 13:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NEB 14:54
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:20 · Punt
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ILL 1:14
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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NEB 1:59
11 plays, 86 yards, 6:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:59 3-0
Tristan Alvano 31 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 8:41
14 plays, 74 yards, 6:19 · Downs
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
NEB
ILL
18
1st Downs
16
5-15
3rd down efficiency
4-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-4
312
Total Yards
310
154
Passing
289
12/24
Comp/Att
29/47
6.4
Yards per pass
6.1
158
Rushing
21
49
Rushing Attempts
19
3.2
Yards per rush
1.1
10-70
Penalties
3-30
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
37:07
Possession
22:53
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