# Nebraska Faces Tough Test

> Illinois shows Nebraska a tough opponent in upcoming game.
- Title: Nebraska Faces Tough Test · Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI
- Summary: Illinois shows Nebraska a tough opponent in upcoming game. Illinois beats Oregon 21-10, while Nebraska loses to Indiana 20-17.
- Keywords: nebraska, illinois, nebraska cornhuskers, football, big ten, college football, college football playoff, washington, iowa, michigan, rutgers, osu
- Source: Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI — https://si.com/college/nebraska/football/nebraska-future-opponent-illinois-shows-it-will-be-tough-test-for-huskers
- Published: 2026-10-26T15:42:48+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nebraska, illinois, nebraska cornhuskers, football, big ten, college football, college football playoff, washington, iowa, michigan, rutgers, osu
## 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
## Key takeaway

Illinois beats Oregon 21-10, while Nebraska loses to Indiana 20-17.