Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE
TV: FOX
Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-9.0)
Total/Over-Under: 43.5
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) are set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE on Friday, September 20, 2024. Vegas oddsmakers have listed the Cornhuskers as 9.0-point favorites for this game with a total over-under of 43.5.
The Illinois Fighting Illini enter this game with a perfect 3-0 record. In their last game, they defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas with a score of 30-9. The Fighting Illini managed to gain 379 total yards in that game, with 137 rushing yards and 167 passing yards. They have scored an average of 32.7 points per game so far this season.
Defensively, the Fighting Illini have been strong, allowing only 8.7 points per game to their opponents. They have given up 123.0 rushing yards and 151.7 passing yards per game on average. Illinois has shown a balanced attack, scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are also undefeated at 3-0. They last played against the Northern Iowa Panthers and won with a score of 34-3. The Cornhuskers have averaged 421.3 yards per game on offense and have scored an average of 34.0 points per game.
Nebraska’s defense has been solid, allowing only 6.7 points per game and 70.3 rushing yards per game. They have forced 4 turnovers (2 interceptions, 2 fumbles) so far this season.
Free Pick: Take the Fighting Illini +9.0
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