The Cornhuskers will play the Fighting Illini on Friday, October 6th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 8:06 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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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 2023 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Nebraska and Illinois taking place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Nebraska has a 97.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois is 96.33.
- Away Nebraska - Heading into Week 6, Nebraska currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Illinois - Illinois has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 6 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Nebraska away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Nebraska ranks 7th (94) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 6th (108) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, Nebraska stands 4th (119) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Illinois sits at 1st (153) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - Nebraska has a 2-3 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Illinois currently 2-3 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Hold onto your lucky charms, folks, because it's time for a wild and wacky showdown in the heartland! This Friday, October 6th, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will be storming into Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a hair-raising Week 6 clash of the 2023-24 college football season...
Memorial Stadium will be buzzing with energy as these two teams clash under the Friday night lights. The atmosphere will be electrifying, with fans on both sides cheering their hearts out for their beloved teams...
According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Nebraska comes in with a solid 97.00, while Illinois isn't far behind at 96.33. This promises to be a nail-biter of a matchup, with both teams showing impressive form...
Nebraska currently stands at 2-3, hungry for a win to climb up the ranks. On the other side, Illinois is also sitting at 2-3, eager to defend their home turf. This game will be a battle of wills, with each team leaving it all on the field...
If you're feeling lucky, you can bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM. And if you want to add some extra excitement to your viewing experience, make sure to review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and get ready for a thrilling Friday night showdown!
Best Cornhuskers at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Nebraska | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Nebraska | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -3 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Nebraska is a +3 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Nebraska is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Nebraska
Illinois
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | +3 -110-3 -110 |
Underdog Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3 Nebraska underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Nebraska at Illinois 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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Nebraska
Illinois
First Team To Score
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | +100-130Bet |
Nebraska
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | +100-145+10000Bet |
Nebraska
Illinois
Game to Overtime
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Nebraska
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | Yes -450No +320Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nebraska
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | Yes +180No -250Bet |
Nebraska
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
10/06/23 8:06pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| 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 |
| 2019 Week 4 | Nebraska vs Illinois Saturday, September 21st, 2019 | NEB 42, ILL 38 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Nebraska by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Illinois | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 294 | 353 | 3-4 | 2-3 | L2 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 216 | 219 | 4-3 | 1-4 | L4 |
Nebraska & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Nebraska Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Nebraska YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Nebraska & Illinois 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 | Nebraska vs Minnesota | MINN 13, NEB 10 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Nebraska vs Colorado | COLO 36, NEB 14 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska | NEB 35, NIU 11 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana Tech vs Nebraska | NEB 28, LT 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Michigan vs Nebraska | MICH 45, NEB 7 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | NEB 17, NU 9 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Purdue vs Nebraska | NEB 31, PUR 14 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Michigan State | MSU 20, NEB 17 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Maryland vs Nebraska | MD 13, NEB 10 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Nebraska vs Wisconsin | WIS 24, NEB 17 (OT) Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Iowa vs Nebraska | IOWA 13, NEB 10 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Illinois | ILL 30, TOL 28 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas | KU 34, ILL 23 Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Florida Atlantic vs Illinois | ILL 23, FAU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 44, ILL 19 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 27, MD 24 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Wisconsin vs Illinois | WIS 25, ILL 21 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Illinois vs Minnesota | ILL 27, MINN 26 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Indiana vs Illinois | ILL 48, IU 45 (OT) Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Illinois vs Iowa | IOWA 15, ILL 13 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Illinois | NU 45, ILL 43 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Nebraska vs Illinois 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, October 6th, 2023 at 8:06 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 Nebraska vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Nebraska vs Illinois 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.