Our rankings
Illinois 83%
Nebraska #58 vs Illinois #25 in our rankings (network centrality).
Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
58
Nebraska63%
Nebraska63%37%25
Illinois
IllinoisOur pick: Nebraska, 63% to win · projected 28–23
Common opponents
Nebraska 75%
Nebraska by 8.3 points here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
Nebraska 67%
Projected Nebraska 28, Illinois 23 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Nebraska and Illinois common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: Nebraska went 2–1, Illinois went 3–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Nebraska | Illinois | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Maryland |
W 48–23 home, Oct 3 | W 20–17 away, Oct 31 | NEB +22.0 |
 Michigan St |
W 31–13 away, Sep 26 | W 38–37 away, Oct 10 | NEB +17.0 |
 Oregon |
L 14–17 away, Oct 17 | W 21–10 home, Oct 24 | ILL +14.0 |