Illinois secured a 24-13 victory over Nebraska on November 6, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Fighting Illini overcame an early deficit to claim the Big Ten conference win against the Cornhuskers.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule was seen walking with athletic director Troy Dannen before the game. The Cornhuskers initially held a lead but were unable to maintain it as Illinois rallied for the decisive victory.
The result marks another conference win for Illinois in the 2026 college football season, while Nebraska continues to search for consistency in Big Ten play.
