The Cornhuskers will play the Fighting Illini on Friday, November 6th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Gies Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 10 matchup at 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on Fox.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
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Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2026 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 10 action features a matchup between Nebraska and Illinois, kicking off at Gies Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 6th, 2026. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Nebraska has a 96.67 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois is 94.67.
- Away Nebraska - As Week 10 looms, Nebraska currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Illinois - Illinois has a 3-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 10. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Nebraska ranks 6th (235) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 7th (232) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Nebraska stands 16th (91) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2026 college football season. Illinois sits at 3rd (194) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them heading into Week 10 of the 2026 season.
- Team Records - Nebraska has a 5-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Illinois currently 5-3 for the 2026 college football regular season.
Best Cornhuskers at Fighting Illini Odds
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Nebraska at Illinois Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 10 | Nebraska vs Illinois Friday, November 6th, 2026 | ILL 24, NEB 13 Gies Memorial Stadium | Illinois by 11 |
| 2024 Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska Friday, September 20th, 2024 | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Illinois by 7 |
| 2023 Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois Friday, October 6th, 2023 | NEB 20, ILL 7 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Nebraska by 13 |
| 2022 Week 9 | Illinois vs Nebraska Saturday, October 29th, 2022 | ILL 26, NEB 9 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Illinois by 17 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Illinois | 4-2 | 8.000 | 6 | 3 | 256 | 207 | 4-2 | 2-1 | W4 |
| Nebraska | 2-1 | 6.000 | 5 | 1 | 235 | 91 | 4-1 | 1-0 | L1 |
Nebraska & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Nebraska Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Nebraska YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Nebraska & Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ohio vs Nebraska | NEB 49, OHIO 21 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Nebraska | NEB 56, BGSU 7 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | North Dakota vs Nebraska | NEB 34, UND 7 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Nebraska vs Michigan State | NEB 31, MSU 13 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Maryland vs Nebraska | NEB 48, MD 23 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Indiana vs Nebraska | IU 20, NEB 17 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Nebraska vs Oregon | ORE 17, NEB 14 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Washington vs Nebraska | WASH 17, NEB 10 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Illinois | ILL 24, NEB 13 Friday, November 6th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Nebraska vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Nebraska vs Iowa | Friday, November 27th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UAB vs Illinois | ILL 42, UAB 23 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Duke vs Illinois | DUKE 31, ILL 27 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Southern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 48, SIU 10 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | OSU 42, ILL 19 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Purdue vs Illinois | PUR 24, ILL 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Michigan State | ILL 38, MSU 37 (OT) Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Oregon vs Illinois | ILL 21, ORE 10 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 20, MD 17 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Illinois | ILL 24, NEB 13 Friday, November 6th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Illinois vs UCLA | Friday, November 13th, 2026 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa vs Illinois | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Nebraska vs Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Nebraska vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Nebraska vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other November 6, 2026 NCAAFB Games
- Virginia Tech vs SMU - 11/06/26 7:00pm EST
- South Florida vs East Carolina - 11/06/26 7:30pm EST
- New Mexico vs Nevada - 11/06/26 9:00pm EST
- TCU vs Arizona - 11/06/26 10:15pm EST