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Nebraska Faces Tough Test
Illinois shows Nebraska a tough opponent in upcoming game.
In brief
Illinois shows Nebraska a tough opponent in upcoming game. Illinois beats Oregon 21-10, while Nebraska loses to Indiana 20-17. Originally reported by Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI.
Illinois beats Oregon
Illinois defeats Oregon 21-10, a 9.5-point underdog, with backup quarterback Michael Clayton II throwing for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
“Illinois beats Oregon 21-10”
Iowa struggles
Iowa loses to Minnesota 13-10 with three interceptions, a game that probably is the perfect score for all Iowa-Minnesota games.
“Iowa loses to Minnesota 13-10”
Nebraska's recent losses
Nebraska lost a fourth-quarter lead to Oregon 17-14 in Eugene and led Indiana 17-6 before losing 20-17.
“Nebraska lost a fourth-quarter lead to Oregon 17-14”
Oregon's weak performance
Oregon (4-3) looks ordinary without starting quarterback Dante Moore, after some experts predicted a national championship.
“Oregon (4-3) looks ordinary without starting quarterback Dante Moore”
Nebraska's next game
Nebraska (5-2, 2-2) plays Washington at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31, crucial for College Football Playoff hopes.
“Nebraska (5-2, 2-2) plays Washington at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31”
Washington's situation
Washington (4-3, 1-3) ended a three-game losing streak by winning at Purdue 38-26, needs win to keep playoff hopes alive.
“Washington (4-3, 1-3) ended a three-game losing streak by winning at Purdue 38-26”
Illinois game details
Illinois (4-3, 2-2) plays Washington on Nov. 6, with backup quarterback Michael Clayton II throwing for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
“Illinois (4-3, 2-2) plays Washington on Nov. 6”
Oregon's performance
Oregon's running game gained 180 yards on 32 carries and one touchdown against Illinois, with backup quarterback Dylan Raiola throwing for 246 yards and zero touchdowns.
“Oregon's running game gained 180 yards on 32 carries and one touchdown against Illinois”
Rutgers' issues
Rutgers (2-5, 1-3) has quarterback Dylan Lonergan injured, who left the game on the third offensive play after a hard hit.
“Rutgers (2-5, 1-3) has quarterback Dylan Lonergan injured”
Ohio State
Ohio State (6-1, 4-0) is the No. 2 team in the nation, with backup true freshman quarterback Luke Fahey expected to start.
“Ohio State (6-1, 4-0) is the No. 2 team in the nation”
Iowa's performance
Iowa (5-2, 2-2) lost to Minnesota 13-10, holding them to a season-low of 209 yards of offense.
“Iowa (5-2, 2-2) lost to Minnesota 13-10”
Michigan State
Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) lost to UCLA 28-10, the Big Ten’s only undefeated team.
“Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) lost to UCLA 28-10”
Maryland's situation
Maryland (2-5, 0-4) fired Mike Locksley and plays Illinois on Saturday.
“Maryland (2-5, 0-4) fired Mike Locksley”
Indiana's game
Indiana (7-1, 4-1) went into overtime to defeat Michigan 13-6, with two field goals after Michigan turnovers.
“Indiana (7-1, 4-1) went into overtime to defeat Michigan 13-6”
Next games
Illinois plays Maryland on Saturday, Ohio State plays USC on Halloween, and Iowa plays Wisconsin on Saturday.
“Illinois plays Maryland on Saturday”
What it means
Illinois beats Oregon 21-10, while Nebraska loses to Indiana 20-17.
