The game appeared to move fast late for Raiola against Illinois. It needs to be said that the freshman QB clearly rates as the best offensive weapon for Nebraska. But during a second half in which the Huskers never trailed, even against a stacked box, they must run the ball better.

After losing a matchup between ranked teams, Nebraska football has exited both top 25 polls.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema spoke about what worked in the Illini's overtime win over Nebraska during his Friday post-game press conference. The former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach added his team was focused on playing a "four-quarter game.