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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Cornhuskers Win 20-7
Nebraska earned a 20-7 victory over Illinois on Friday in Week 6 action at Memorial Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cornhuskers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 42.0.
Heinrich Haarberg rushed for 82 yards, while Anthony Grant added 56 yards in the win. Thomas Fidone II and Marcus Washington added 42 and 39 receiving yards respectively.
Kaden Feagin rushed for 15 yards for Illinois, while Reggie Love III added 9 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 289 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Pat Bryant and Isaiah Williams had 76 and 57 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Nebraska 312-310 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 18-16 by the Cornhuskers.
The time of possession battle favored Nebraska as their offense was on the field for 37:07, longer than the 22:43 of their opponents.
Nebraska looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Northwestern. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Maryland.