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Teams trending in opposite directions clash when the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a key Big Ten Conference matchup on Friday night. Nebraska is coming off a 17-10 loss to Washington on Saturday, while Illinois defeated Maryland 20-17. The Cornhuskers (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten), who have lost three in a row, are 1-1 on the road this season. The Fighting Illini (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten), who have won three in a row, are 3-2 on their home field in 2026. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE55:
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Nebraska leads the all-time series 14-7-1, but Illinois earned a 31-24 win in overtime in their last meeting in 2024. The Cornhuskers are 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under at 50.5 in the latest Nebraska vs. Illinois odds.
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