Nebraska football news: Cornhuskers Week 10 loss to Illinois continues concerning…
Nebraska · IllinoisThe result puts more pressure on head coach Matt Rhule and raises questions about the team’s ability to finish the season strong . Bo Pelini went 10-6 during the month, while Mike Riley posted a 4-7 record.
Matt Rhule 's 2-11 mark is the worst among the four coaches. Nebraska finished with 426 total yards but failed to turn that production into enough points.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 32 of 43 passes for 284 yards and one touchdown without an interception. Jacory Barney Jr. led the team with 93 receiving yards on six catches, including a 51-yard touchdown.
Jamal Rule added 69 rushing yards on 15 carries, while Mekhi Nelson scored on a 15-yard run. However, Nebraska missed both field-goal attempts and converted only one of four fourth-down chances.
KEY POINTS
- Nebraska football news: Cornhuskers Week 10 loss to Illinois continues concerning November trend.
- The defeat marked the Nebraska Cornhuskers ‘ fourth straight loss, dropping them to 5-4 after a 24-13 setback against Illinois in Week 10.
- According to On3 college football insider Brett McMurphy, Nebraska has struggled in November since joining the Big Ten in 2011.
- Scott Frost finished 3-8, excluding the 2020 COVID-19 season.