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Nebraska defense's strengths turn shaky as Illinois makes clutch gene dormant
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CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — Rob Aurich walked down the brick tunnel from a somber Nebraska locker room and stood at the edge of the Memorial Stadium field, shifting his gaze between the chilly night sky and his phone.
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Photos: Nebraska football takes on Illinois
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Ben Clawson (21) celebrate after breaking up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) makes a catch against Illinois' Jakwon Morris (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk along the field before a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) arrives with the Huskers prior to a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk along the field before a college football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema embraces Illinois' Javari Barnett (24) prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Katin Houser (4) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's John Hohl (90) attempts a field goal held by Nebraska's Kamdyn Koch (37) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Hohl missed the attempt.
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Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) is tackled by Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball against Illinois' Matthew Bailey (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) pressures Illinois' Katin Houser (4) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Hudson Clement (13) blocks Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) from Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball as he is pressured by Illinois' Ismael Kante (26) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Brendan Black (54) is evaluated for an apparent injury during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska players take the field for the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Fireworks shoot into the air above Memorial Stadium before the first half of a college football game between Illinois and Nebraska in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois with Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium as Illinois takes on Nebraska during the first half of a college football game in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Katin Houser (4) waits to snap the ball against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) hands the ball off to Jamal Rule (25) during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Robert Edmonson (45) celebrates after a tackle against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) makes a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Fans watch on as Nebraska takes on Illinois during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Caleb Benning (28) and Dwayne McDougle III (26) tackle Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Now-former Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, second from right, and other coaches look on during Friday's game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill.
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Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) scores a touchdown after evading a tackle by Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Ethan Moczulski (37) kicks in an extra point against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Ben Clawson (21) tackles Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) breaks up a pass meant for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) makes a catch during the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) is tackled by Illinois' Matthew Bailey (7) and Mason Muragin (18) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after the first half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) walks off the field after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shake hands after Illinois defeated Nebraska, 24-13, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) goes up for a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Hayes Miller (81) runs with the ball after faking a field goal attempt with kicker Ethan Moczulski (37) during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) makes a catch against Illinois' Jakwon Morris (5) and Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) blocks Illinois' Darrell Prater (96) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois players celebrate during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Aidan Laughery (21) makes a catch during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball after catching an Illinois punt during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) catches the snap during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' James Kreutz (10) takes down Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) with the help of Illinois' Ismael Kante (26), Juice Clarke (6), and Ben Clawson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a pass against Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) and Ben Clawson (21) before running into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball into the end zone after making a catch against Illinois during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois with Quinn Clark (18) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball to attempt a two-point conversion against Illinois during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Colandrea's throw to Quinn Clark (18) was broken up by Illinois' Xavier Scott (1).
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Illinois' Collin Dixon (17) makes a catch against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) and Dexter Foster (24) pressure Illinois' Katin Houser (4) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Ethan Moczulski (37) kicks in an extra point against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) is tackled by Illinois' Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball to Jamal Rule (25) during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) reacts after failing to catch a pass against Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Ben Clawson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) is sacked by Illinois' Mason Muragin (18) and Joe Barna (43) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas calls out during the second half of a college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Juice Clarke (6) and Deuce Fillmore (22) tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema watches on during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Mason Muragin (18) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) is tackled by Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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Illinois' Xavier Scott (1) and Matthew Bailey (7) celebrate after tackling Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) short of a Husker first down during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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