Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Illinois Fighting Illini on August 28, 2021
Scoring Summary
1st quarter
K. Joseph
(Safety)
4:43 -B.Hayes punts 59 yards to NEB 1, Center-ILL. C.Taylor-Britt returned punt from the NEB 1. Tackled by K.Joseph at NEB End Zone. SAFETY. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact and the play was upheld.
2nd quarter
M. Stepp
(Rushing TD)
14:25 -M.Stepp rushed to ILL End Zone for 2 yards. M.Stepp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C. Culp
(FG)
9:21 -C.Culp 27 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-NEB, Holder-NEB.
M E
M. Epstein
(Rushing TD)
2:51 -M.Epstein rushed to NEB End Zone for 1 yards. M.Epstein for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C. Hart
(Def. Fumble Ret. TD)
0:47 -A.Martinez steps back to pass. A.Martinez sacked at NEB 41 for -6 yards (K.Randolph) A.Martinez FUMBLES, forced by K.Randolph. Fumble RECOVERED by ILL-C.Hart at NEB 41. C.Hart for yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3rd quarter
L. Ford
(Passing TD)
6:56 -A.Sitkowski pass complete to NEB 2. Catch made by L.Ford at NEB 2. Gain of 2 yards. L.Ford for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
I W
I. Williams
(Passing TD)
4:01 -A.Sitkowski pass complete to NEB 1. Catch made by I.Williams at NEB 1. Gain of 1 yards. I.Williams for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A. Martinez
(Rushing TD)
3:48 -A.Martinez scrambles to ILL End Zone for 75 yards. A.Martinez for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4th quarter
O. Martin
(Passing TD)
2:45 -A.Martinez pass complete to ILL 4. Catch made by O.Martin at ILL 4. Gain of 4 yards. O.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Team Stats
NEB
ILL
19
First Downs
18
5 - 14
Third Downs Efficiency
6 - 13
1 - 2
4th Down Efficiency
0 - 0
160
Rushing Yards
167
232
Passing Yards
159
392
Yards Per Game
326
3
(17)
Sacks (yards)
(35)
50
Interceptions Thrown
0
5
(34.4)
Punting Average
(45.3)
65
(67)
Penalty Yards
(40)
32
(1)
Fumbles Lost
(1)
125:05
Possession
34:55
Game Details
30°C
Sunny
21 - 21 SW
Wind km/h
0%
Precipitation
Champaign, IL
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Attendance
41,064
 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
NEB | 0 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
ILL | 2 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
Top Performers
Passing
9
Adrian Martinez
16/32
COMP/ATT
232
Yds
1
TD
0
INT
121.2
RAT
9
Artur Sitkowski
12/15
COMP/ATT
124
Yds
2
TD
0
INT
193.4
RAT
Rushing
22
G E
Gabe Ervin
12
CAR
33
Yds
2.8
AVG
0
TD
0
FUML
26
M E
Mike Epstein
16
CAR
75
Yds
4.7
AVG
1
TD
0
FUML
Receiving
89
Oliver Martin
6
REC
11
TGT
103
Yds
17.2
AVG
1
TD
I W
Isaiah Williams
6
REC
8
TGT
41
Yds
6.8
AVG
1
TD
 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
NEB | 0 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
ILL | 2 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
Scoring Summary
1st quarter
K. Joseph
(Safety)
4:43 -B.Hayes punts 59 yards to NEB 1, Center-ILL. C.Taylor-Britt returned punt from the NEB 1. Tackled by K.Joseph at NEB End Zone. SAFETY. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact and the play was upheld.
2nd quarter
M. Stepp
(Rushing TD)
14:25 -M.Stepp rushed to ILL End Zone for 2 yards. M.Stepp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C. Culp
(FG)
9:21 -C.Culp 27 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-NEB, Holder-NEB.
M E
M. Epstein
(Rushing TD)
2:51 -M.Epstein rushed to NEB End Zone for 1 yards. M.Epstein for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C. Hart
(Def. Fumble Ret. TD)
0:47 -A.Martinez steps back to pass. A.Martinez sacked at NEB 41 for -6 yards (K.Randolph) A.Martinez FUMBLES, forced by K.Randolph. Fumble RECOVERED by ILL-C.Hart at NEB 41. C.Hart for yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3rd quarter
L. Ford
(Passing TD)
6:56 -A.Sitkowski pass complete to NEB 2. Catch made by L.Ford at NEB 2. Gain of 2 yards. L.Ford for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
I W
I. Williams
(Passing TD)
4:01 -A.Sitkowski pass complete to NEB 1. Catch made by I.Williams at NEB 1. Gain of 1 yards. I.Williams for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A. Martinez
(Rushing TD)
3:48 -A.Martinez scrambles to ILL End Zone for 75 yards. A.Martinez for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4th quarter
O. Martin
(Passing TD)
2:45 -A.Martinez pass complete to ILL 4. Catch made by O.Martin at ILL 4. Gain of 4 yards. O.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Team Stats
NEB
ILL
19
First Downs
18
5 - 14
Third Downs Efficiency
6 - 13
1 - 2
4th Down Efficiency
0 - 0
160
Rushing Yards
167
232
Passing Yards
159
392
Yards Per Game
326
3
(17)
Sacks (yards)
(35)
50
Interceptions Thrown
0
5
(34.4)
Punting Average
(45.3)
65
(67)
Penalty Yards
(40)
32
(1)
Fumbles Lost
(1)
125:05
Possession
34:55
Top Performers
Passing
9
Adrian Martinez
16/32
COMP/ATT
232
Yds
1
TD
0
INT
121.2
RAT
9
Artur Sitkowski
12/15
COMP/ATT
124
Yds
2
TD
0
INT
193.4
RAT
Rushing
22
G E
Gabe Ervin
12
CAR
33
Yds
2.8
AVG
0
TD
0
FUML
26
M E
Mike Epstein
16
CAR
75
Yds
4.7
AVG
1
TD
0
FUML
Receiving
89
Oliver Martin
6
REC
11
TGT
103
Yds
17.2
AVG
1
TD
I W
Isaiah Williams
6
REC
8
TGT
41
Yds
6.8
AVG
1
TD
Game Details
30°C
Sunny
21 - 21 SW
Wind km/h
0%
Precipitation
Champaign, IL
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Attendance
41,064