Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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Prediction:
Illinois will win
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by Lou Aguila in NCAA Picks
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will try to stay undefeated as they play their first-ranked opponent this season, the Illinois Fighting Illini, on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers have stormed to a 3-0 start, pulling off convincing victories over UTEP 40-7, Colorado 28-10, and Northern Iowa 34-3. Led by quarterback Dylan Raiola and running back Dante Dowdell, Nebraska has averaged 250.0 passing yards per game (52nd in the nation) and 171.0 rushing yards per game (57th). The Fighting Illini have also decimated their first three opponents, which includes 23-17 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks in week 2. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmayer has already thrown six touchdowns and 647 yards, while wide receiver Pat Bryant has caught 15 passes for 235 yards and four touchdown passes. Illinois is averaging 32.7 points per game – good for 55th in the nation.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers - Illinois Fighting Illini Key Points
- Nebraska are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings with Illinois.
- Nebraska defeated Illinois 20-7 in their meeting last season.
- Illinois is 3-1 in their last four head-to-head meetings with Nebraska
- Illinois defeated No.19 Kansas 23-17 in Week 2.
Our Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction
They also won their face-off against the Fighting Illini last season, 20-7, giving them some edge entering week 3. However, Illinois can pull off a surprise win here with Luke Altmyer looking sharp in the past three games. In the game against Kansas, Altmayer threw for 191 yards on 65 percent completion rate with no interception. Nebraska has allowed 185 passing yards and 32.7 pass attempts per game, which favors a pass-centered team like Illinois in this match. Our betting prediction for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Back Illinois to win, +260, at BetMGM.
Prediction:
Illinois will win
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