Both teams are 9-1 in the Big Ten with Nebraska sitting at 20-1 overall and Illinois at 18-3. The Fighting Illini got their only conference loss in the first meeting between these

Preview the Feb 1 matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The Illini are preparing for a slugfest in Lincoln, but Cornhuskers head man Hoiberg says that might not go far enough

Brain drain” is loosening its grip on Nebraska, although some new Census data shows positive strides likely are more evident among freshly minted college graduates than young talent with more experience.

World-Herald writers Tom Shatel, Ben Doody and Sam McKewon predict the winner and score of Sunday's Nebraska/Illinois game.

Nebraska shot 41% from the field, including 31% from three. Ohio State won the rebounding battle 36-35, the Huskers turned the ball over 21 times while also assisting on 19 of their shots.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAW game from February 1, 2026 on ESPN.