Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction College Football Picks 9/20/24

In this article, we will formulate an Illinois vs Nebraska prediction for this College Football game on Friday, September 20th at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.

Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini are 3-0 this season after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 30-9 in their last game. Illinois led just 13-6 at halftime, but they scored 17 points in the second half for the win. The Fighting Illini outgained CMU by a total of 379-309, forced one turnover, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Luke Altmyer threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh McCray rushed for 54 yards on eight carries. 

Illinois defeated Kansas by a score of 23-17 and Eastern Illinois by a score of 45-0 in their first two games. The Illinois offense has scored 32.7 points per game with 225.3 passing yards and 153.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 8.7 points per game this season. The Fighting Illini have gone 38.9% on third down and 2-2 on fourth down so far this season. Luke Altmyer has completed 69.2% of his passes for 647 yards and six interceptions, while Kaden Feagin has rushed for 173 yards and three scores. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 3-0 this year after they defeated Northern Iowa by a score of 34-3 in their last game. Nebraska led 21-3 at the half and they coasted to the easy victory in the second half. The Cornhuskers outgained UNI by a total of 423-307, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 4-7 on third down in the game. Dylan Railoa threw for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Carter Nelson caught four passes for 48 yards and one score. 

Nebraska defeated Colorado by a score of 28-10 and UTEP by a score of 40-7 in their first two games. The Nebraska offense has scored 38 points per game with 250 passing and 171.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 6.7 points per game this season. The Cornhuskers have gone 50% on third down and 0-3 on fourth down through three games. Dylan Raiola has completed 73.8% of his passes for 670 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Dante Dowdell has rushed for 184 yards and three scores. 

Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this game with undefeated records and they will be looking for their fourth straight win to start the season. The Cornhuskers will have the home-field advantage and Memorial Stadium should be rocking for this night’s game. I really like what I have seen from Nebraska on both sides of the ball and I think their defense will have a great game here. The Illinois offense hasn’t been great over the last two weeks and I think they are going to struggle to move the ball here. I expect a big game from Raiola for the Cornhuskers and I like them to win this game going away. 

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska -8.5