Fri Sep 20 09:15:00 UTC 2024: ## Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini Set for Friday Night Showdown
**Lincoln, Nebraska** – The undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) will face off against the also undefeated Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) this Friday night in a highly anticipated Big Ten Conference matchup. The game will be a rematch of the 2017 and 2023 meetings, both won by Nebraska, and marks the 22nd time these two teams have faced each other. The Huskers hold the series lead with a 14-6-1 record, with the most famous game coming in 1925 when they shut out the legendary Red Grange and his Illinois squad 14-0.
This game will be a special occasion for Nebraska, celebrating the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers boast an impressive 324-75 record at home during this streak.
The game will be nationally televised on Fox, with Tim Brando and Devin Gardner calling the action from the booth and Josh Sims reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
The odds favor the Cornhuskers, with BetMGM listing them as -350 favorites against the Illini’s +260.
This Friday night showdown promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the Big Ten’s top teams.
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