The Fighting Illini will play the Cornhuskers on Friday, September 20th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Watch this exciting Week 4 matchup at 8:05 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 4 action features a matchup between Illinois and Nebraska taking place at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 98.67 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Nebraska is 99.33.
- Away Illinois - Heading into Week 4, Illinois currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Nebraska - Nebraska has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 4 matchup, they rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Illinois ranks 6th (98) in the Big Ten Conference, with Nebraska currently ranking 4th (102) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Illinois stands 11th (26) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Nebraska sits at 14th (20) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 3-0 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Nebraska currently 3-0 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, folks! Illinois faces Nebraska in a college football showdown!
This epic clash will take place at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE on September 20th.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Illinois is at 98.67 and Nebraska at 99.33.
Illinois and Nebraska both have a perfect 3-0 record heading into this Week 4 matchup.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below!
Best Fighting Illini at Cornhuskers Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Nebraska |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Nebraska |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Nebraska is a -8.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +8.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Nebraska is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois
Nebraska
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | +8.5 -105-8.5 -115 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Nebraska Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Illinois
Nebraska
First Team To Score
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | +155-200Bet |
Illinois
Nebraska
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | +160-250+10000Bet |
Illinois
Nebraska
Game to Overtime
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Illinois
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 10+
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | Yes -350No +260Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Illinois
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 20+
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | Yes +195No -250Bet |
Illinois
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 30+
9/20/24 8:05pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska Friday, September 20th, 2024 | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Illinois by 7 |
| 2023 Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois Friday, October 6th, 2023 | NEB 20, ILL 7 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Nebraska by 13 |
| 2022 Week 9 | Illinois vs Nebraska Saturday, October 29th, 2022 | ILL 26, NEB 9 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Illinois by 17 |
| 2021 Week 1 | Nebraska vs Illinois Saturday, August 28th, 2021 | ILL 30, NEB 22 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 8 |
| 2020 Week 12 | Illinois vs Nebraska Saturday, November 21st, 2020 | ILL 41, NEB 23 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Illinois by 18 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #21 Illinois | 6-3 | 0.667 | 9 | 3 | 347 | 265 | 6-1 | 2-2 | W3 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 0.333 | 6 | 6 | 286 | 238 | 5-2 | 1-4 | L1 |
Illinois & Nebraska Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Nebraska Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Nebraska YR: futures available
Illinois & Nebraska Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 30, CMU 9 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Friday, September 20th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 21, MICH 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | ORE 38, ILL 9 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | MINN 25, ILL 17 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | ILL 38, MSU 16 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Rutgers | ILL 38, RUTG 31 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | ILL 38, NU 28 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | South Carolina vs Illinois Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 3:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTEP vs Nebraska | NEB 40, UTEP 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Colorado vs Nebraska | NEB 28, COLO 10 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Northern Iowa vs Nebraska | NEB 34, UNI 3 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Friday, September 20th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Nebraska vs Purdue | NEB 28, PUR 10 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Rutgers vs Nebraska | NEB 14, RUTG 7 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Nebraska vs Indiana | IU 56, NEB 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Nebraska vs Ohio State | OSU 21, NEB 17 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | UCLA vs Nebraska | UCLA 27, NEB 20 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Nebraska vs USC | USC 28, NEB 20 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Wisconsin vs Nebraska | NEB 44, WIS 25 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Nebraska vs Iowa | IOWA 13, NEB 10 Friday, November 29th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Boston College vs Nebraska Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl | Saturday, December 28th, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Nebraska College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, September 20th, 2024 at 8:05 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Nebraska Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Nebraska Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.