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Nebraska vs. Illinois football FREE STREAM: How to watch today
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Rising programs in the Big Ten collide as the No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers host the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini today – Friday, Sept. 20 – at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. This NCAA football game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
The matchup will broadcast live on FOX at 8 p.m. Eastern. (7 p.m. Central). Fans without cable can catch the game at no cost via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer free trials. FuboTV is offering a special $30 discount off your first month too.
Another option is SlingTV, which has promotional offers for new customers.
Guided by head coach Matt Rhule, the Cornhuskers (3-0) continue to roll through the season with a beaming confidence that this year is different.
The revival is spearheaded by five-star freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who continues to grow into his own. Raiola has notched 670 yards and five touchdowns while giving up one interception. He has a 73.8% completion percentage.
Sophomore running back and Oregon transfer Dante Dowdell has tallied 31 carries for 184 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore Emmett Johnson, senior Rahmir Johnson and junior Gabe Ervin have combined for 244 yards and three touchdowns.
Allowing just 20 points all season, the defense has been a consistent strength. After terrorizing Colorado two weeks ago, the Cornhuskers smothered Northern Iowa 34-3. That’s even when the Panthers had a 38:07-21:53 time of possession advantage.
The Cornhuskers secondary will be tested in this one. They have relinquished two touchdowns thus far this season. The defense is allowing just 6.7 points per game while garnering nine sacks and five turnovers.
Nebraska finished their nonconference schedule without a loss for the first time since 2016.
It’s the first game between two ranked opponents at Memorial Stadium in over a decade. Nebraska has lost their last 12 matchups against ranked opponents. The historic venue will be celebrating its 400th consecutive sellout.
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The Fighting Illini (3-0) are off to a strong campaign in Bret Bielema’s fourth year at the helm. It’s their first 3-0 start since 2011 and the first time in 16 years they get to be part of a ranked vs. ranked matchup. They have a key road win against No. 19 Kansas under their belt and are coming off a victory over Central Michigan last week.
Like Nebraska, Illinois is dreaming big, especially with the playoff doors widening. But a meaty Big Ten schedule will provide a dose of reality.
It all comes as somewhat of a surprise after the Fighting Illinois lost a boatload of talent, including three of its four leading receivers and Nagurski-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Jer’Zhan Newton.
The Fighting Illinois are led by junior quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has amassed 648 yards and six touchdowns with a 68% completion rate. He averages 8.1 yards per pass and can fly out of the pocket when needed.
His favorite target, senior Pat Bryant, has hauled in 235 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 15.7 yards per reception. Ole Miss senior transfer Zakhari Franklin has 16 receptions for 193 yards.
The ground game is guided by sophomore Kaden Feagin, who has taken over the reins with 42 carries for 173 yards and three touchdowns. The offensive line is bolstered by three returning starters, including senior Zy Crisler and junior Josh Gesky.
In total, the offense is averaging 32.7 points per game.
Defensively, the Fighting Illini have only allowed two touchdowns in three games. They have also forced nine turnovers in that span, which is the second-most in the Big Ten. They allow a stingy 8.7 points per game.
Junior linebacker Dylan Rosiek, last year’s leading tackler, has 14 tackles and a forced fumble. Senior defensive lineman and Florida State transfer Dennis Briggs Jr. has tallied 13 tackles and three tackles for loss.
Junior defensive backs Miles Scott and Xavier Scott have snatched a combined five interceptions in three games.
It’s the second consecutive year these two teams will play each other on Friday night. The Cornhuskers snapped a three-game losing streak to the Fighting Illini last year. Nebraska has been no stranger to the solo spotlight, tallying five Friday night conference games since 2017.
Nebraska leads the all-time series 14-6-1.
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Who is announcing Nebraska vs. Illinois?
Tim Brando (play-by-play) and Devin Gardner (analyst) will be the announcers while Josh Sims reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Nebraska vs. Illinois?
Spread: NEB: (-8), Ill: (+8)
Moneyline: NEB: (-325), Ill: (+260)
Point total: 43
Odds from DraftKings
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What: College football: Nebraska vs. Illinois
When: Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central)
Where: Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, Nebraska
Channel: FOX
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Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in suburban Oswego on Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for the crash around 1:42 p.m. The motorcyclist was unconscious and was receiving CPR when officers arrived.
They took over medical care until paramedics arrived and took the victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending an autopsy scheduled for Monday, police said.
Initial reports say the victim was traveling eastbound on Route 34 when he hit an enclosed trailer being towed by a van. According to the police, the van was also traveling eastbound and was attempting to make a right turn into a driveway when the crash occurred.
The driver and passenger in the van were not hurt, police said.
Route 34 was closed between Wolf Road and Boulder Hill Pass for four hours for crash reconstruction.
The crash remains under investigation pending completion of the traffic crash reconstruction report.
Illinois
Man arrested after barricading himself inside vape shop in Des Plaines, Illinois, police say
A man was arrested after police say he barricaded himself inside a business in Des Plaines on Saturday morning.
The incident happened just before 9 a.m. in the 1500 block of Rand Road.
Des Plaines police said officers responded to Vortex Vapes, located inside a strip mall in the 1500 block of Rand Road, just before 9 a.m. for a report of a suspect, a 26-year-old man from Des Plaines, armed with a box cutter, who confronted the shop employee.
The employee was able to escape the business, but the suspect stayed and barricaded himself inside, police said.
The Tactical Response Team responded to the business and arrested the suspect, who surrendered without incident.
The business was closed for about four hours. Police said the area is now safe for travel, and the business has since reopened.
This incident is still under investigation. Des Plaines police said they will provide additional information once it becomes available.
An Illinois high school football assistant coach has been arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges.
High School on SI previously reported that John “Jake” Wakey had been placed on leave and was being investigated after the FBI received a tip accusing an employee of inappropriate sexual conduct involving a former student over a year ago.
From that tip, investigators confirmed that at least eight students from 2013 to 2015 were abused by Wakey, according to a report by Capitol News Illinois. Thursday, he was arrested and charged with nine Class 2 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Illinois Assistant Football Coach Was Investigated By FBI, Local Law Enforcement
The charges involve victims aged 13-to-17 by a person in a position of trust during the 2013, 2014 and 2015 school years. Four former students provided statements to Williamson County detectives, with eight total potential victims being connected to the investigation.
“Of those eight identifiable victims, four individuals have presently memorialized the facts of their experiences on the records with investigators, which ultimately formed the basis for the charges announced,” Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich said during a press conference. “In cases involving criminal sexual abuse, it frequently requires a victim-survivor to come forward, disclose what occurred and allow investigators to memorialize those facts for prosecution.
“For many victims, that process can take months or even years, as appears to have occurred in this investigation.”
It was also reported that the offenses involved members of the Carterville High School football team, where Wakey served as an assistant coach.
John “Jake” Wakey Has Previously Been In Trouble As Teacher, Coach
Wakey was placed on paid administrative leave back in February 2026 once the school district received word that he was involved in an investigation. He had worked for the Carterville School District since 2003 as both a teacher and as an assistant football coach.
Previously, Wakey had been suspended for 10 days in 2009 after being accused of inappropriately texting students, allowing students at his home and drinking in front of students. He was not charged at the time. He also received a misdemeanor conviction for providing liquor to minors in 2003 before joining Carterville.
“The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is aware of longstanding community concerns, suspicions, rumors and allegations involving inappropriate conduct, including allegations related to alcohol, student-teacher contact and the sharing of images involving students and/or faculty members,” Diederich said.
Wakey is set to be held at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office after being transferred from the Livingston County Jail. The Carterville Board of Education is expected to hold a special meeting to take action on the “discipline and/or dismissal of a licensed employee of the District.”
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