Nebraska and Illinois meet on Friday night in this battle of ranked Big Ten rivals, each looking to take the next big step forward. Here’s what you need to watch for, with our updated prediction. Not many people predicted it back in the preseason,

Depending on the sportsbook, the spread in the Illinois vs. Nebraska game currently hovers between 7.5 and 8.5 points in favor of the Cornhuskers. Despite a 3-0 start that included a home win against the Kansas Jayhawks and a climb to No. 24 in the AP Poll, the Fighting Illini enter this game as a fairly significant underdog.

Week 4 of the 2024 college football season features Illinois hosting Nebraska. Here's everything to know about the matchup.