Illinois faces Nebraska in crucial Big Ten matchup on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Illinois hosts Nebraska on November 6 at 7 p.m. at Gies Memorial Stadium, looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The Fighting Illini, currently fifth in the Big Ten at 5-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play, aim for bowl eligibility. Nebraska, also at 5-3 overall but struggling with three consecutive losses, holds a 2-3 conference record. Illinois receiver Collin Dixon is among the nation's top players with 10 receiving touchdowns, while quarterback Katin Houser returns from injury. The game has implications for both teams' postseason hopes.
- •Illinois is 5-3 overall, 3-2 in conference play.
- •Nebraska is also 5-3 but has lost three straight games.
- •Game kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Gies Memorial Stadium.
- •Collin Dixon ranks fourth nationally in receiving touchdowns with 10.
- •Katin Houser returns after surgery, aiming for improved performance.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois vs Nebraska: Predictions, how to watch, what to know about college football duel
"The Fighting Illini take on Nebraska in a Big 10 battle Friday. Nov. 6. How to watch, predictions, and what to know.
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