VIDEO: Scott Frost, Nebraska players discusses embarrassing” loss to Illinois

VIDEO: Scott Frost, Nebraska players discusses embarrassing” loss to Illinois
Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back JoJo Domann #13 Nebraska FB vs Illinois Nebraska Football Nebraska Athletics Communications Office
November 21st, 2020 | Kinsey Senkel

Brandon Peters threw for one touchdown and ran for another in his first game in nearly a month, Illinois had two rushers go over 100 yards, and the Illini beat turnover-plagued Nebraska 41-23 for their second straight win.

Scott Frost discusses embarrassing” loss to Illinois

The Cornhuskers won at Illinois last year despite committing four turnovers. They couldn’t survive five, though, as the Illini won in Lincoln for the first time since 1924.

Luke McCaffrey, making his second start at quarterback, committed the first of his four turnovers on the first play from scrimmage.

Luke McCaffrey Press Conference | Illini win 2nd in row 41-23 over turnover-plagued Huskers

Wan’Dale Robinson coughed up the ball as the Huskers tried to come back in the second half. Illinois led 28-10 after two quarters, their most first-half points against a conference opponent in 10 years.

Illinois Head Coach Lovie Smith press conference following victory over Nebraska

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