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Fighting Illini Down Nebraska 41-23 - Match Report
Mike Epstein scampered through the Nebraska defense for 113 yards as Illinois handed the Cornhuskers a 41-23 defeat on Saturday at Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Fighting Illini were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +16.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 61.0.
Mike Epstein rushed for 113 yards, while Chase Brown added 110 yards in the win. Josh Imatorbhebhe and Donny Navarro added 71 and 58 receiving yards respectively.
Luke McCaffrey rushed for 122 yards for Nebraska, while Wan'Dale Robinson added 60 yards. Adrian Martinez threw for 43 yards for the Cornhuskers, while receivers Wan'Dale Robinson and Austin Allen had 60 and 43 yards respectively.
The time of possession battle favored Illinois as their offense was on the field for 36:21, longer than the 23:39 of their opponents.
Illinois heads into a 13 battle against Ohio State. Nebraska, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.