Sun Sep 15 17:49:48 UTC 2024: ## Nebraska Football Climbs Rankings, Faces Illinois in Big Ten Opener
**Lincoln, NE** – The Nebraska Cornhuskers have continued their upward trajectory, moving up two spots to No. 22 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. This marks the program’s highest ranking since late November 2016.
Despite the Huskers’ rise, the Fighting Illini, their upcoming Big Ten opener opponent, failed to crack the Top 25, remaining just outside the rankings.
The highly anticipated clash between Nebraska and Illinois is scheduled for Friday at 7:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox.
Nebraska will look to build on their momentum from the past few weeks, while Illinois hopes to overcome their disappointment of missing the Top 25 and earn a crucial conference victory.
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