Illinois hosts Nebraska with bowl eligibility at stake

Illinois and Nebraska are both 5-3, and an Illini win would secure bowl eligibility in the Nov. 6 game in Champaign (FOX/FOX One). A preview highlights Illinois’ vulnerable pass defense, rushing strength and short-third-down effectiveness, alongside Nebraska’s recent offensive struggles and Jamal Rule’s injury-limited role; its 21-17 Illinois pick is only a projection. Other previews cite Nebraska’s defense and Illinois’ conference scoring struggles, balanced by home field, Illinois’ three-game streak and Houser’s return; one preview incorrectly says the game is in Lincoln.