The Illini, even after their recent loss to the Cornhuskers, remain a favorite of multiple important metrics-based rankings

Undefeated No. 23 Cornhuskers (10-0) face No. 13 Fighting Illini (8-2) at State Farm Center, streaming exclusively on Peacock at 4 p.m. ET

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Against an unbeaten Nebraska team built on experience, the Illini couldn’t quite complete the comeback in their first Big Ten test at State Farm Center.

Underwood, for all his abilities, has had the most trouble with in-game situations – a trend that showed itself again Saturday

Nebraska continued their historic start to the 2025-26 season, beating Illinois 83-80 and achieving a program-first 11-0 start.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini tangle in a top-25 showdown Saturday in Champaign, Illinois (4 p.m. ET).

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska men’s basketball has silenced No. 13 Illinois in a stunning win on Saturday on the road. Jamarques Lawrence’s final three-pointer gave Nebraska the lead with 0.2 seconds left in the game. No. 23 Nebraska beat Illinois, 83-80.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/nebraska as Strong Start Keeps Nebraska Women's Basketball Unbeaten with Win Over Illinois State. LINCOLN—Nebraska women's basketball is still undefeated.

With Nebraska defeating Illinois Saturday afternoon, the Peacock postgame crew details how this changes the complexion of the Big Ten.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood didn't hold back his frustrations with one freshman after a shocking loss to Nebraska.