Published on September 23 2019 7:30 am
Last Updated on September 23 2019 7:30 am
Written by Millie Lange
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez carried the ball 18 times for a total of 188 yards and nailed passers for three touchdowns and 327 total yards.
Illinois held a 21-14 lead at halftime but Nebraska tied the contest at 35-35 in the fourth quarter then scored the winning touchdown.
Illinois' Brandon Peters hit nine of 22 passes for 78 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Reggie Corbin carried the ball 20 times for 134 yards and a touchdown.