(#9)Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Friday, September 20th 2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
Nebraska -9.5 (41.5) (-350) Open: -8.5 | 43.5
Illinois 31 - Nebraska: 24 (Big Ten)
Fighting Illini (10 - 3) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Bret Bielema (18 - 19)
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (21 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Bret Bielema (18 - 19)
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (21 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NEB 4th straight Home Game
NEB is playing their 4th straight game
ILL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Nebraska -1.5 (SP+ ILL -4)
Projected Score: ILL: 21 - NEB: 23 (44)
NEB Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
ILL Travel: 448 miles
NEB is playing their 4th straight game
ILL is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Nebraska -1.5 (SP+ ILL -4)
Projected Score: ILL: 21 - NEB: 23 (44)
NEB Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
ILL Travel: 448 miles
Cornhuskers (7 - 6) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Matt Rhule (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 24 - 20 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Matt Rhule (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 24 - 20 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Illinois's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Illinois vs Eastern Illinois | -28.5 | 50.5 | W 45 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Illinois vs Kansas | +4.5 | 58.5 | W 23 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Illinois vs Central Michigan | -21.5 | 49.5 | W 30 - 9 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/20 | Illinois at Nebraska | +9.5 | 41.5 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Illinois at Penn State | +19.5 | 48.0 | L 7 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Illinois vs Purdue | -22.5 | 47.5 | W 50 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Illinois vs Michigan | +6.0 | 44.0 | W 21 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Illinois at Oregon | +22.5 | 54.0 | L 9 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Illinois vs Minnesota | +2.5 | 47.0 | L 17 - 25 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Illinois vs Michigan State | -2.0 | 47.5 | W 38 - 16 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Illinois at Rutgers | +2.0 | 48.0 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -8.5 | 42.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Tue 12/31 | Illinois vs South Carolina | +9.5 | 50.0 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
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| Nebraska's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Nebraska vs UTEP | -27.5 | 49.0 | W 40 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Nebraska vs Colorado | -6.5 | 55.0 | W 28 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Nebraska vs Northern Iowa | -30.5 | 49.5 | W 34 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/20 | Nebraska vs Illinois | -9.5 | 41.5 | L 24 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Nebraska at Purdue | -10.0 | 47.5 | W 28 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Nebraska vs Rutgers | -7.0 | 39.5 | W 14 - 7 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Nebraska at Indiana | +6.5 | 48.0 | L 7 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Nebraska at Ohio State | +25.0 | 48.5 | L 17 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Nebraska vs UCLA | -7.5 | 38.5 | L 20 - 27 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Nebraska at USC | +6.5 | 51.0 | L 20 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Nebraska vs Wisconsin | -1.5 | 40.5 | W 44 - 25 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Nebraska at Iowa | +3.5 | 41.5 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | Nebraska vs Boston College | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 20 - 15 | U | Y | |
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Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 28.3 | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 21.7 | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| NEB | #74 (.18) | 45% (37) | 23.5 | 48% (22) | 3.21 (40) | 121 | 43% (55) | 210 | 3.38 (114) | #44 (.13) | 40% (50) | 19.5 | 39% (24) | 42% (82) | 3.06 (11) | 48.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 | ||
| NEB | #74 (.18) | 45% (37) | 48% (22) | 3.21 (40) | 121 | 43% (55) | 210 | 3.38 (114) | #44 (.13) | 40% (50) | 39% (24) | 42% (82) | 3.06 (11) | 48.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Offense | 13 | 28.3 | 21.3 | 44.6% | 4.23 | 0.9 | 19 | 338 | 140 | 198 | 4.4 | 53% | 47% | 45% | 44% | 18% | .25 |
| NEB Defense | 13 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 40.3% | 3.06 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 52% | 39% | 42% | 18% | .13 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Defense | 13 | 21.7 | 28.5 | 46.3% | 3.48 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 50% | 43% | 13% | .18 |
| NEB Offense | 13 | 23.5 | 29.1 | 45% | 3.38 | 1.3 | 20 | 331 | 121 | 210 | 3.8 | 48% | 51% | 48% | 43% | 16% | .18 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | 26:52 | 18.7 | 44% | 50% | 5.1 | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1 | 30.2 |
| Nebraska | 13 | 29:43 | 20.1 | 43% | 32% | 5.7 | 48.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 2 | 3 | 27.2 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Offense | 13 | 53% (50) | 45% (51) | 31.8 | 140 | 4.4 | 20 (67) | .13 (67) | 3.14 (49) | 81% (17) | 11% (107) | 0.91 (95) |
| NEB Defense | 13 | 47% (29) | 39% (24) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (9) | 2.72 (26) | 69% (40) | 12% (33) | 0.9 (32) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Defense | 13 | 48% (37) | 50% (127) | - | - | - | - | .19 (108) | 3.57 (132) | 75% (75) | 8% (120) | 0.8 (5) |
| NEB Offense | 13 | 48% (80) | 48% (22) | 31.7 | 121.1 | 3.8 | 20 (67) | .18 (38) | 3.21 (40) | 83% (8) | 10% (71) | 0.89 (105) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Offense | 13 | 47% (83) | 44% (44) | 15.4 | 25.5 | 197.8 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21 (51) | 5 (6) | .38 (16) | 1.8 (15) | 31% (62) | 31% (81) | .42 (31) | 6% (82) | 2.3 (5) |
| NEB Defense | 13 | 52% (101) | 42% (82) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .28 (88) | 1.6 (89) | 33% (52) | 31% (80) | .37 (96) | 6% (55) | 2.2 (98) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 43% (90) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .19 (44) | 1.4 (17) | 28% (117) | 34% (111) | .37 (97) | 6% (84) | 1.9 (40) |
| NEB Offense | 13 | 51% (57) | 43% (55) | 20.3 | 31 | 209.5 | 6.8 | 10.3 | 12 (118) | 11 (72) | .21 (91) | 1.4 (132) | 28% (18) | 34% (45) | .31 (79) | 6% (67) | 1.8 (125) |
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 6.78 #39
Illinois's Offense Rating: 22.25 #47
Illinois's Defense Rating: 9.87 #72
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Illinois's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Illinois's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.6 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #55
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #26
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Illinois's Power Rating: 6.78 #39
Illinois's Offense Rating: 22.25 #47
Illinois's Defense Rating: 9.87 #72
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Illinois's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Illinois's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 9.6 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #55
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #26
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Illinois: 6.78 Nebraska: 9.615
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Illinois: 9.6 Nebraska: 5.5
Illinois: 6.78 Nebraska: 9.615
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Illinois: 9.6 Nebraska: 5.5
Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 9.615 #34
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 21.32 #53
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 4.63 #26
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #29
Nebraska's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Nebraska's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #99
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #12
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Nebraska's Power Rating: 9.615 #34
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 21.32 #53
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 4.63 #26
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #29
Nebraska's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Nebraska's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #99
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #12
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Illinois Scoring
Offense: 28.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.3
Defense: 21.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.5
Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 7 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 28.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.3
Defense: 21.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.5
Illinois's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 7 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Nebraska 23
Illinois 21
Total Points: 44
Nebraska 23
Illinois 21
Total Points: 44
Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.1
Defense: 19.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7
Nebraska's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.1
Defense: 19.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7
Nebraska's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 09/20 | Nebraska | 24 | Illinois | 31 | Illinois | Nebraska -9.5 | Illinois | 41.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/06 | Illinois | 7 | Nebraska | 20 | Nebraska | Illinois -3.5 | Nebraska | 43.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/29 | Nebraska | 9 | Illinois | 26 | Illinois | Illinois -7.5 | Illinois | 50.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 08/28 | Illinois | 30 | Nebraska | 22 | Illinois | Nebraska -6.5 | Illinois | 52.0 | Push |
| 2020 | 11/21 | Nebraska | 23 | Illinois | 41 | Illinois | Nebraska -17.0 | Illinois | 61.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/21 | Illinois | 38 | Nebraska | 42 | Nebraska | Nebraska -13 | Illinois | 62.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/10 | Nebraska | 54 | Illinois | 35 | Nebraska | Nebraska -17 | Nebraska | 71.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/29 | Illinois | 6 | Nebraska | 28 | Nebraska | Nebraska -6.5 | Nebraska | 47.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Nebraska | 31 | Illinois | 16 | Nebraska | Nebraska -21.5 | Illinois | 53.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/03 | Illinois | 14 | Nebraska | 13 | Illinois | Nebraska -7.5 | Illinois | 57.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 09/27 | Nebraska | 45 | Illinois | 14 | Nebraska | Nebraska -19 | Nebraska | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/05 | Nebraska | 39 | Illinois | 19 | Nebraska | Nebraska -10.5 | Nebraska | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7 | 5 | 4 Overs |
| Illinois | 5 | 7 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 6 - 6 | 6 - 6 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 6 - 6 | 6 - 6 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 3 |
(#39) Illinois Info
Power Rating: 6.78 #39
Offense Rating: 22.25 #47
Defense Rating: 9.87 #72
Overall SP+ Rating: 9.6 #31
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #55
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #26
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 46%
Good in Scoring Position 3.48 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Illinois has won 3 straight
Record on Road: 3 - 2 (3 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Illinois Highlights
Illinois does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#80)
Illinois defense does not give up big plays (#53)
Illinois has a great TO Margin (#1)
Illinois Deficiencies
Illinois has a bad defense (#56)
Illinois Does Not Stuff Runs (#6)
Illinois has a bad defensive line (#49)
Power Rating: 6.78 #39
Offense Rating: 22.25 #47
Defense Rating: 9.87 #72
Overall SP+ Rating: 9.6 #31
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #55
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9 #26
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 46%
Good in Scoring Position 3.48 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Illinois has won 3 straight
Record on Road: 3 - 2 (3 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Illinois Highlights
Illinois does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#80)
Illinois defense does not give up big plays (#53)
Illinois has a great TO Margin (#1)
Illinois Deficiencies
Illinois has a bad defense (#56)
Illinois Does Not Stuff Runs (#6)
Illinois has a bad defensive line (#49)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NEB | ILL |
| OverallOver | #52 | #29 |
| OffenseOff | #55 | #34 |
| DefenseDef | #59 | #37 |
| Special TeamsST | #82 | #41 |
| PassingPass | #59 | #33 |
| RushingRush | #44 | #32 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #35 | #54 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #51 | #74 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #57 | #11 |
| TacklingTkl | #44 | #6 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #61 | #79 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #28 | #45 |
| Coverage DefCov | #71 | #18 |
Rematch from Week 4
Nebraska -9.5 (41.5)
Illinois won at Nebraska this year (31-24)
Previous Matchups
Illinois beat Nebraska last year (31-24)
Nebraska beat Illinois in 2023 (20-7)
Illinois beat Nebraska in 2022 (26-9)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: ILL | NEB
Depth Chart: ILL | NEB
Rosters: ILL | NEB
(#34) Nebraska Info
Power Rating: 9.615 #34
Offense Rating: 21.32 #53
Defense Rating: 4.63 #26
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #99
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #12
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #29
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Great in Scoring Position 3.06 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Nebraska has won 3 straight
Nebraska has won 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 5 - 2 (4 - 2 - 1 vs Spread)
Nebraska Notes
(12/2) DC White left for FSU? Strange move
(12/2) OC Holgorsen signed to a two year deal
(11/30) Held Iowa to 5 1st downs, 0-10 on 3rd, still lost
(11/30) 1-5 in 1 score games in '24, 4-22 since '21
(11/29) Raiola is not good. Do not let hype fool in 25
(11/23) Great W vs Wisky. Raiola 293 yds, Rgame 180
(11/18) Raiola bad vs USC, Rgame meh, Def poor in L
(11/11) Recent hire Dana Holgorsen now OC, call plays
(11/2) Abysmal L to UCLA. Rgame bad, bowl in ?
(10/19) Kicker hurt, backup is 1-5 TY. Kick returner dumb
Nebraska Highlights
Nebraska does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#87)
Nebraska defense is really good in red zone (#8)
Nebraska has a good run defense (#135)
Nebraska Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#88)
Nebraska Defensive Line is very good (#135)
Nebraska Deficiencies
Nebraska offense is not Explosive (#131)
Nebraska offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#111)
Power Rating: 9.615 #34
Offense Rating: 21.32 #53
Defense Rating: 4.63 #26
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1 #99
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.8 #12
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #29
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Great in Scoring Position 3.06 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Nebraska has won 3 straight
Nebraska has won 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 5 - 2 (4 - 2 - 1 vs Spread)
Nebraska Notes
(12/2) DC White left for FSU? Strange move
(12/2) OC Holgorsen signed to a two year deal
(11/30) Held Iowa to 5 1st downs, 0-10 on 3rd, still lost
(11/30) 1-5 in 1 score games in '24, 4-22 since '21
(11/29) Raiola is not good. Do not let hype fool in 25
(11/23) Great W vs Wisky. Raiola 293 yds, Rgame 180
(11/18) Raiola bad vs USC, Rgame meh, Def poor in L
(11/11) Recent hire Dana Holgorsen now OC, call plays
(11/2) Abysmal L to UCLA. Rgame bad, bowl in ?
(10/19) Kicker hurt, backup is 1-5 TY. Kick returner dumb
Nebraska Highlights
Nebraska does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#87)
Nebraska defense is really good in red zone (#8)
Nebraska has a good run defense (#135)
Nebraska Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#88)
Nebraska Defensive Line is very good (#135)
Nebraska Deficiencies
Nebraska offense is not Explosive (#131)
Nebraska offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#111)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 211 | 347 | 61% | 2717 | 22 | 6 | 7.8 |
| Donovan Leary | 2 | 5 | 40% | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua McCray | 117 | 609 | 10 | 5.2 | 60 |
| Aidan Laughery | 97 | 589 | 4 | 6.1 | 64 |
| Kaden Feagin | 67 | 306 | 3 | 4.6 | 34 |
| Luke Altmyer | 99 | 217 | 4 | 2.2 | 37 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bryant | 53 | 978 | 10 | 18.5 | 64 |
| Zakhari Franklin (Tr) | 56 | 658 | 4 | 11.8 | 44 |
| Hank Beatty | 20 | 294 | 1 | 14.7 | 59 |
| Collin Dixon | 18 | 264 | 0 | 14.7 | 41 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 94 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Gabe Jacas | 71 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Rosiek | 61 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| James Kreutz | 54 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 71 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| Dennis Briggs Jr. (Tr) | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Te-Rah Edwards | 38 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Seth Coleman | 53 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scott | 49 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Matthew Bailey | 94 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaheim Clarke | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Raiola | 274 | 409 | 67% | 2806 | 13 | 11 | 6.9 |
| Heinrich Haarberg | 10 | 18 | 56% | 101 | 0 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Dowdell (Tr) | 143 | 614 | 12 | 4.3 | 38 |
| Emmett Johnson | 117 | 598 | 1 | 5.1 | 42 |
| Rahmir Johnson | 54 | 260 | 1 | 4.8 | 22 |
| Jacory Barney Jr. | 10 | 130 | 3 | 13.0 | 31 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmal Banks (Tr) | 44 | 587 | 3 | 13.3 | 31 |
| Isaiah Neyor (Tr) | 34 | 455 | 5 | 13.4 | 59 |
| Jacory Barney Jr. | 55 | 447 | 0 | 8.1 | 40 |
| Thomas Fidone Jr. | 36 | 373 | 0 | 10.4 | 33 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Gifford | 73 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DeShon Singleton | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| John Bullock | 70 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Mikai Gbayor | 49 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Robinson | 37 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| James Williams | 14 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| John Bullock | 70 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| MJ Sherman | 29 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceyair Wright (Tr) | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| John Bullock | 70 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Marques Buford | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |