Most of the sports writers, podcasters, prognosticators etc., are picking Nebraska - most think it will be close... Some think so because of their history, and some because they landed the 5-star QB, and some because of Matt Ruhle... Once (IF) WE build a better record of winning, stacking wins and stacking seasons and land a 5-star QB, with our big name head coach, then PERHAPS sports writers, prognosticators and podcasters will start picking us also... But we have to catch lightning in a bottle more than once a decade for any of that to happen.... Go Illini...
Illinois at Nebraska, Friday, September 20th, 7:00pm CT, FOX
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Nebraska 24-13.
Nebraska jumps out to an early 14-0 lead with the help of the crowd. We settle into the game and make it close. It’s 17-13 in the 4th quarter before Nebraska scores the game clinching touchdown late.
Nebraska jumps out to an early 14-0 lead with the help of the crowd. We settle into the game and make it close. It’s 17-13 in the 4th quarter before Nebraska scores the game clinching touchdown late.
I unlike this.
(But would probably be ok with it)
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I have waited until today to finally give my prediction on tonight's game and after further review I concur that...............
Illini 27
nebby 21
Bryant and Franklin have big games with 6 + catches each and Valentine scores winning TD on a 20 + yard run featuring n8umerous cutbacks and a big block by the TE Arkin to clear the way to the victory.........
Illini improves to 4-0 seasonal record and a B$G 1-0 record..........I really really really do......................
Illini 27
nebby 21
Bryant and Franklin have big games with 6 + catches each and Valentine scores winning TD on a 20 + yard run featuring n8umerous cutbacks and a big block by the TE Arkin to clear the way to the victory.........
Illini improves to 4-0 seasonal record and a B$G 1-0 record..........I really really really do......................
If this happens, I'm starting a pruman cult
What about Elzy? He's a talent we're not using.
Good Morning…
We have a ranked, Big Ten, PRIMETIME GAME tonight.
ILLINOIS FOOTBALL.
We have a ranked, Big Ten, PRIMETIME GAME tonight.
ILLINOIS FOOTBALL.
Orange Sky at morning, Huskers take warning…
Red tail?
i agree with Pruman under the following conditions -
IF we finally realize that our strength on offense is our WR group,
AND we pass early and often, shots down field,
THEN we set up the run
we will win
band camp
- STL City
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I wrote a few days ago about the factors, but here's my prediction.
Going with my head over my heart. I think Illinois will be very competitive in this game, but Nebraska rides the wave of a very vocal home crowd and wins a relatively low-scoring affair. I think Ruhle is a good enough coach to recognize that the Illinois run defense vs the Nebraska run offense is the deciding factor and exploits that.
Nebraska 24
Illinois 17
Going with my head over my heart. I think Illinois will be very competitive in this game, but Nebraska rides the wave of a very vocal home crowd and wins a relatively low-scoring affair. I think Ruhle is a good enough coach to recognize that the Illinois run defense vs the Nebraska run offense is the deciding factor and exploits that.
Nebraska 24
Illinois 17
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
Orange sky in the morning , Huskers take warning
I wish that was actually over Lincoln NE
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot | |
| ILL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
| NEB | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
My prediction. PKs keep us in the game. Offense looks like garbage in their first game on the road. We get a late garbage TD to cover the spread.
my home away from home!
Big Jack
- Decatur
Yes sir getting carts out for the old guys this morning
I, like a lot of you, want to go with my head over my heart. I feel like there’s a lot of pieces playing toward a Nebraska win tonight. If that happens it would make total sense but I just can’t shake the feeling that we’re in for a win. Many predictors that seem to know all are picking Nebraska in a close win. Kansas gives me hope that we’ve got the grit to handle another close one.
So, with that said, let’s refer back to the preseason prediction. I had this as a close-fight win then, and I’ve gotta stick with it now. Illinois 25 - Nebraska 21
So, with that said, let’s refer back to the preseason prediction. I had this as a close-fight win then, and I’ve gotta stick with it now. Illinois 25 - Nebraska 21
I would expect and hope that there are parts of the offensive we've yet to see. A few things that isn't on film from this year, a few surprises or changes. Beloved by 10
It’s a lot more fun to have orange colored glasses this time of year when we are 3-0 them going in expecting us to lose- so I love the optimism
However, to your point advanced stats have us with only a 25% chance of winning this game, so no reason for a melt down if we lose- it’s not a #24 vs #22 game - the gap in reality is much bigger than that. The advanced stats are based on how the teams have played to date- it doesn’t take into account changes in strategy etc. this will be a coaching win or loss in my opinion- if we run every first and second down, we are sure to lose- but if we’re throwing the ball effectively on first downs, I think we will score a good amount even against a very good defense - I think play calling and breaking our tendencies of the past become critical in this game
We have nothing to lose- go all out and get a win!
24-14 Illinois, and not as close as the score