[needle]

Illinois vs. Nebraska was very entertaining.

The first points of the FBS CFB season came after a gorgeous punt and a bonehead returner catching the ball near the goalline and putting his knee down for a safety. A clear mistake to field a ball that would have likely gone into the end zone for a touchback. Not a good look for Nebraska (or its coaching staff).

Illinois started the second half with your standard 14-play, 8 minute drive for a TD.  Ten runs and four passes. Remarkably, all four passes were complete, including the last one, a two-year toss for a TD.

[needle]

Illinois vs. Nebraska was very entertaining.

The first points of the FBS CFB season came after a gorgeous punt and a bonehead returner catching the ball near the goalline and putting his knee down for a safety. A clear mistake to field a ball that would have likely gone into the end zone for a touchback. Not a good look for Nebraska (or its coaching staff).

Illinois started the second half with your standard 14-play, 8 minute drive for a TD.  Ten runs and four passes. Remarkably, all four passes were complete, including the last one, a two-year toss for a TD.