Nebraska struggles offensively in 24-13 loss to Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Nebraska fell to Illinois 24-13 on November 6 at Gies Memorial Stadium, marking its fourth consecutive defeat. The Cornhuskers' offensive struggles were exacerbated by drive-killing penalties and missed opportunities, including illegal motions and a critical illegal blindside block. Nebraska managed just two touchdowns, with one coming after a penalty-laden drive. Head coach Matt Rhule faces increasing pressure as the team’s season appears unsalvageable.
- •Nebraska falls to 2-7 on the season after the loss to Illinois.
- •The Cornhuskers committed multiple penalties that stalled drives.
- •Illinois converted a fake field goal that led to a go-ahead touchdown.
- •Nebraska's quarterback Anthony Colandrea struggled with consistency.
- •The team faces a challenging remainder of the season.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — The Morning After: Nebraska Football’s Anemic Offense Fails to Survive Drive-Crippling Penalties Again and Again
"Procedural flags and another illegal blindside block stalled Nebraska’s offense in a frustrating loss.
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