Illinois Fighting Illini defeat Nebraska Cornhuskers 24-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAF · Nebraska Cornhuskers 13, Illinois Fighting Illini 24
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 24-13 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 37 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. It was 7-7 at halftime. The Illinois Fighting Illini outscored the Nebraska Cornhuskers 17-6 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Colandrea (Nebraska Cornhuskers): 32/43 passing for 284 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jacory Barney Jr. (Nebraska Cornhuskers): 6 catches for 93 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Katin Houser (Illinois Fighting Illini): 22/36 passing for 292 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Collin Dixon (Illinois Fighting Illini): 8 catches for 129 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 11 points.
The spread opened and closed at Nebraska Cornhuskers -4.5.
Did Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 15.5. 14 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Nebraska Cornhuskers to win at -192, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers team total 28.5: the under, paying -115, with 13 scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the under, paying +102, with 14 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Illinois Fighting Illini team total 23.5: the over, paying -120, with 24 scored.
- First-half spread: Illinois Fighting Illini +3 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -140, with 0 points scored.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Nebraska Cornhuskers at -195 and the Illinois Fighting Illini at +160. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Nebraska Cornhuskers a 63% favorite. The Illinois Fighting Illini won as the underdog at +160: $160 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the best price before the game was -182 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−0.8% value).
The total moved up from 50.5 to 52.5, and the game went under.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Nebraska Cornhuskers 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times. That made it four straight losses for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
This result left the Illinois Fighting Illini 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times. That made it four straight wins for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
What's next for Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini?
Next for the Nebraska Cornhuskers: at the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Illinois Fighting Illini: at the UCLA Bruins on Friday, November 13, 2026.