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Illinois vs. Nebraska, 11.21

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) slips past Illinois' Khalan Tolson (45) in the second quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Scott Frost addresses Nebraska's QB situation, among other topics in a Monday news conference.

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Photos: Illinois trounces Nebraska at Memorial Stadium

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) throws an interception under pressure from Illinois' Khalan Tolson (45) in the first quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) scores the Huskers' first touchdown against Illinois in the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois' Alec McEachern (46) and Nebraska's Niko Cooper (32) reach for a fumble on a kickoff return in the second quarter Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) chases after a bad snap along with Illinois' Owen Carney Jr. (99) in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska's Wan’Dale Robinson (1) signals the touchdown as Husker quarterback Luke McCaffrey scores in the third quarter against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois' Chase Brown rushes in the third quarter against Nebraska's Will Honas on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws the ball as Nebraska coach Scott Frost looks on during a game against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters directs the team at the line of scrimmage against Nebraska in the third quarter on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER Journal Star file photo

Nebraska coach Scott Frost talks with junior quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) on the sideline in the third quarter against Illinois on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Illinois' Daniel Barker (87) pulls in the pass as he's defended by Nebraska's Marquel Dismuke during a 2020 contest at Memorial Stadium. Illinois won 41-23.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska assistant coaches Tony Tuioti (left) and Barrett Ruud watch the video board during a second-half timeout against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) celebrates his third-quarter touchdown against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska safety Myles Farmer (left) is flagged for a facemask call against Illinois' Donny Navarro (86) in the third quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) reacts after scoring on a 1-yard run against Nebraska in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska safety Myles Farmer (left) was flagged for a facemask call against Illinois' Donny Navarro (86) in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Marvin Scott rushes against Illinois' Devon Witherspoon (31) in the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Marvin Scott (24) looks to elude Illinois' Devon Witherspoon (31) and Roderick Perry in the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) and Cam Taylor-Britt (5) walk off the field after the Huskers' 41-23 loss to Illinois on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) reacts after the Huskers loss to Illinois 41-23 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) directs the team at the line of scrimmage in the fourth quarter against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska coach Scott Frost watches the video board in the North Stadium in the closing moments of the Huskers' 41-23 loss to Illinois on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Wan’Dale Robinson (right) pulls in a pass despite the tight defense of Illinois' Nate Hobbs in the second half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska's Alante Brown (4) is dragged down by Illinois' Nick Fedanzo (24) in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) pushes past Illinois' Ethan Tabel (56) and Blake Hayes on a punt return in the second quarter Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium. 

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Illinois' Khalan Tolson (45) and Jake Hansen (35) combine to tackle Nebraska's Austin Allen in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) slips past Illinois' Khalan Tolson (45) in the second quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is tackled by Illinois' Khalan Tolson in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Illinois' Tony Adams (6) celebrates snagging an interception with teammate Devon Witherspoon in the second quarter against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Illinois' offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) falls on an Illinois fumble ahead of Nebraska's Will Honas (3) and Deontai Williams in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) finds room to run against Illinois in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up with teammate Baron Miles in the fourth quarter against Illinois in 2020 at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska inside linebacker Collin Miller (31) is wheeled off on a stretcher after a second-half injury against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska lineman Ben Stille (95) is helped to his feet by teammates Pheldarius Payne (49), Collin Miller (31) and Ty Robinson (99) in the second half against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller is wheeled off on a stretcher after a second-half injury against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) gets tackled by Illinois' Isaiah Gay (92) in the second half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Marvin Scott (24) looks for a hole in the Illinois defensive line during the second quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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A worker waits to release balloons after the first Nebraska touchdown against Illinois on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium. 

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Illinois' Chase Brown (2) looks for a hole in the Nebraska defensive line in the first quarter of a Nov. 21, 2020, game at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) tries to push through Nebraska defenders Casey Rogers (98) and Will Honas (3), who are being blocked by Illinois's Kendrick Green (53) and Doug Kramer, in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) pulls down a pass despite the coverage by Illinois' Nate Hobbs in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks to the offense as the Huskers take the field against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) knocks Illinois' Chase Brown out of bounds in the first quarter Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) holds on to a pass under the defense of Illinois' Tony Adams (6) and Delano Ware (15) in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) drags down Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters in the first quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois' Chase Brown (2) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Nebraska in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Illinois' Sydney Brown (30) knocks the ball free on pass coverage over Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson to teammate Jake Hansen (35) for an interception in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska takes the field against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs through a hole in the Illinois defense in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Illinois' Chase Brown (2) rushes in the third quarter against Nebraska's Will Honas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska offensive line coach Greg Austin claps on the sideline in the first half against Illinois in November at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Nebraska's Dicaprio Bootle in the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois' Chase Brown (2) stiff-arms Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) during a first-half run Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) rushes between Illinois' Tarique Barnes (44) and Roderick Perry II (96) in the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Former Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey splits two Illinois defenders on a run Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Connor Culp (33) kicks a second-quarter field goal against Illinois on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Travis Vokolek (left) tries to pull in a pass with Illinois' Tony Adams (6) defending on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost heads off the field after the Huskers' loss to Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Oliver Martin catches a punt in the second half against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost checks on the condition of Husker wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1), who went down momentarily after a fourth-quarter reception against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez looks for an open receiver in the fourth quarter against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska running backs coach Ryan Held (left) and head coach Scott Frost look for answers during a timeout in the second half against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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