How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2024

Updated Sep. 20, 2024 7:32 p.m. ET

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On Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET, Isaiah Neyor and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0).

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois

When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Nebraska vs. Illinois: Head to Head

Nebraska and Illinois have been an even matchup in the past two meetings, with two wins, two losses, and a tie for each team.
The Cornhuskers and the Fighting Illini hold an even record ATS (1-1) the last two times they have met, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the point total.
Nebraska has scored 4 fewer points than Illinois in their past two games.

Nebraska's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. UTEP	W 40-7
9/7/2024	vs. Colorado	W 28-10
9/14/2024	vs. Northern Iowa	W 34-3
9/20/2024	vs. Illinois	-
9/28/2024	at Purdue	-
10/5/2024	vs. Rutgers	-
10/19/2024	at Indiana	-
10/26/2024	at Ohio State	-
11/2/2024	vs. UCLA	-
11/16/2024	at USC	-
11/23/2024	vs. Wisconsin	-
11/29/2024	at Iowa	-

Nebraska 2024 Stats & Insights

On defense, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best by surrendering only 255.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 50th (421.3 yards per game).
Nebraska is compiling 250 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 52nd in the FBS. The defense ranks 57th, allowing 185 passing yards per game.
The Cornhuskers rank 44th in points scored this season (34 points per game), but they've been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 6.7 points allowed per game.
The Cornhuskers sport the 57th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (171.3 per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best with just 70.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
Nebraska ranks 45th in third-down defense this year (32.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
With five forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (28th in the FBS), the Cornhuskers' +3 turnover margin is the 17th-best in college football.

Nebraska 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Dylan Raiola	QB	670 YDS (73.8%) / 5 TD / 1 INT
Dante Dowdell	RB	184 YDS / 3 TD / 61.3 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Isaiah Neyor	WR	12 REC / 187 YDS / 2 TD / 62.3 YPG
Emmett Johnson	RB	124 YDS / 1 TD / 41.3 YPG / 9.5 YPC 4 REC / 48 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16 REC YPG
John Bullock	LB	16 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Malcolm Hartzog	DB	10 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Tommi Hill	DB	12 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Isaac Gifford	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL

Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Eastern Illinois	W 45-0
9/7/2024	vs. Kansas	W 23-17
9/14/2024	vs. Central Michigan	W 30-9
9/20/2024	at Nebraska	-
9/28/2024	at Penn State	-
10/12/2024	vs. Purdue	-
10/19/2024	vs. Michigan	-
10/26/2024	at Oregon	-
11/2/2024	vs. Minnesota	-
11/16/2024	vs. Michigan State	-
11/23/2024	at Rutgers	-
11/30/2024	at Northwestern	-

Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

Illinois ranks 79th with 378.7 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 33rd with 277.3 total yards ceded per game on defense.
In terms of passing, Illinois ranks 73rd in the FBS (225.3 passing yards per game) and 32nd on defense (151.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
The Fighting Illini rank 54th in the FBS with 32.7 points per contest, but they've been led by their defense, which ranks 13th-best by surrendering just 8.7 points per contest.
In terms of rushing, the Fighting Illini rank 73rd in the FBS on offense (153.3 rushing yards per game) and 63rd on defense (125.7 rushing yards allowed per contest).
From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is generating a 38.9% third-down conversion percentage (78th-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS defensively (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
The Fighting Illini have thrived in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of +8 ranks second-best in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (fifth in the nation) and one turnover committed (sixth in the nation).

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	647 YDS (69.2%) / 6 TD / 0 INT 37 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 12.3 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant	WR	15 REC / 235 YDS / 4 TD / 78.3 YPG
Kaden Feagin	RB	173 YDS / 3 TD / 57.7 YPG / 4.1 YPC
Zakhari Franklin	WR	16 REC / 193 YDS / 0 TD / 64.3 YPG
Xavier Scott	DB	4 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT
Miles Scott	DB	4 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Gabe Jacas	LB	6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Joe Barna	LB	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK