Here Is the Latest Big Ten Conference Sports News From The Associated Press
Illinois used a fake field goal and Colin Dixon’s two touchdowns to hand Nebraska its fourth straight loss.
- On Friday, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 at Gies Memorial Stadium, securing bowl eligibility with their fourth consecutive victory.
- Nebraska struggled with discipline, committing 11 penalties for 82 yards while kicker John Hohl missed 54- and 45-yard field goal attempts in the loss.
- Illinois receiver Colin Dixon broke the school's single-season touchdown record, catching eight passes for 129 yards from quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
- Punter Lars Rau executed a fake field goal run he called "Charlie Brown," setting up the go-ahead touchdown that proved pivotal in Illinois's comeback victory.
- Following their fourth consecutive loss, the Huskers will travel to face Rutgers next Saturday, November 14, seeking to end their skid.
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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 to become bowl eligible with their fourth straight victory.…
Illinois becomes bowl-eligible with home win over Nebraska
<p>CHAMPAIGN — Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 on Friday night to become bowl eligible with their fourth straight victory.</p><p>Dixon’s 3- and 6-yard TD receptions gave him 12 for the year, breaking Illinois’ all-time single-season mark by two. He caught eight passes for 129 yards from Katin Houser, who was 22 of 36…
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