The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s gut-punch loss to Illinois: It wasn’t all bad, as the Huskers still almost pulled out the W even in the face of numerous mistakes and setbacks: Finally, the Common Fans discuss the remaining schedule and whether/how much expectations have changed after the performance against Illinois.

Tennessee moved up to No. 5 and No. 25 Boise State returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time in four years.

Nebraska had a chance to break a long losing streak to ranked teams — until the old one-score ghosts showed up in the fourth quarter.

The Huskers are not yet at a place where they can show up and expect to win. There’s still much work to be done.

Take a look inside Memorial Stadium as Nebraska football hosts Illinois in the 400th consecutive sellout on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Nebraska football fell out of the US LBM Coaches Poll on Sunday afternoon after being ranked No. 22 heading into Friday night’s game against Illinois. The Husker lost the Big Ten opener, 31-24 in overtime.

The Illinois football team was rewarded for its upset against Nebraska last weekend. They moved up five spots in the Associated Press rankings to No. 19. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 2011.

After losing a matchup between ranked teams, Nebraska football has exited both top 25 polls.  The Huskers entered a Friday night matchup against Illinois slotted at No. 22 in both the coaches' and Associated Press top 25 polls.

Illinois football is moving up in the AP poll after winning its Big Ten opener. The Illini checked in at No. 19 on Sunday’s week five AP poll. Illinois is ranked No. 21 in the coaches poll. The boost in both spots comes after Illinois beat Nebraska 31-24 in overtime in

A chance to take the lead late that turned into a "here we go again" moment flipped the momentum in Memorial Stadium solidly to the visitors.