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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-3) will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3) on Friday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Cornhuskers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Fighting Illini (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for Illinois vs. Nebraska
- Game Day: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -3.5 | -111 | -109 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -165 | +141 |
Illinois Pick Insights
- Illinois has compiled a 0-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Illinois has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3.5 points or more this season (0-2).
- Out of Illinois’ five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Illinois Stats & Insights
- With 419.4 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS, Illinois has been forced to lean on its 71st-ranked offense (390.8 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Illinois is putting up 21.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 101st, surrendering 30.6 points per game.
- Illinois is totaling 246.8 passing yards per game on offense this year (58th in the FBS), and is giving up 239.8 passing yards per game (86th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (179.6 rushing yards allowed per game), Illinois has played better offensively, ranking 83rd in the FBS by putting up 144 rushing yards per game.
- In addition to a 48.7% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS, Illinois has posted the 106th-ranked third-down conversion rate (34.4%) on offense.
- Illinois has the 11th-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing five turnovers (97th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (121st in the FBS).
Illinois’ Best Players
- Luke Altmyer has been a dual threat for Illinois so far this season. He has 1,081 passing yards, completing 65% of his passes and throwing five touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 175 yards (35 ypg) on 47 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Reggie Love III has racked up 243 yards on 44 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner.
- Isaiah Williams has hauled in 30 receptions for 446 yards (89.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
- Pat Bryant has put together a 160-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 16 passes on 27 targets.
- Casey Washington has been the target of 16 passes and racked up 13 grabs for 122 yards, an average of 24.4 yards per contest.
- Jer’Zhan Newton paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 21 tackles.
- Miles Scott, Illinois’ top tackler, has 29 tackles and one interception this year.
- Nicario Harper leads the team with one interception, while also recording 10 tackles and one pass defended.
Nebraska Betting Insights
- Nebraska has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- Nebraska is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- In Nebraska’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Nebraska Pick Insights
- Nebraska is accumulating 348.4 total yards per game on offense this season (94th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 325.6 total yards per contest (36th-ranked).
- Nebraska has been struggling offensively, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 18.8 points per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 23.8 points per contest (56th-ranked).
- Nebraska ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game (139.4), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 83rd in the FBS with 238.8 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Nebraska has been top-25 in rushing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 14th-best in rushing yards per game (209) and 15th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (86.8).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Nebraska ranks 83rd in the FBS (39% third-down conversion rate) and 98th on the other side of the ball (43.2% third-down rate allowed).
- With four forced turnovers (112th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (66th in the FBS) this season, Nebraska ranks 103rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.
Nebraska’s Best Players
- Heinrich Haarberg has thrown for 477 yards on 38-of-72 passing with four touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 270 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Anthony Grant has run for 224 yards across 44 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Billy Kemp IV has registered 17 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 193 (38.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has one touchdown.
- Marcus Washington has put up a 137-yard season so far. He’s caught seven passes on 14 targets.
- Thomas Fidone II’s 14 targets have resulted in nine grabs for 115 yards and three touchdowns.
- Luke Reimer paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 10 tackles.
- Isaac Gifford has 20 tackles, one TFL, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
