*** The Official Nebraska @ Illinois Game Thread ***

[GSG]

This is weird. Lots of empty seats for Bielema's debut at Illinois. Not a lot of excitement in Champaign?

There's obviously just more to do in all these other states 

/s

 

[cornhuskers4ever]

Brock Huard on commentary.  Now he gets to see what Nebraska looks like in an upright position

 

[VectorVictor]

Thought it started at noon???

Noon-ish.

Emphasis on the ISH

 

[talaricohusker]

Is this going to be a belima c$%k sucking show? 

 

[desertshox]

This is weird. Lots of empty seats for Bielema's debut at Illinois. Not a lot of excitement in Champaign?

yep, it's the end of the sellout streak. nebraska fans just dont travel like they used to.  :sarcasm

 

[cornhuskers4ever]

Z92 Husker Radio just said about 45,000 in attendance and great Husker Fan Support

 

[huskerfan74]

First few minutes will be telling

 

[VectorVictor]

Z92 Husker Radio just said about 45,000 in attendance and great Husker Fan Support

Was just wondering if we had enough folks in the stands to make it a neutral site…

…and we won the toss! We’re ALREADY WINNING! 

 

[VectorVictor]

Friendly note-if you have YouTube TV, this game is being broadcast in 4K resolution on the Fox Sports 4K channel. 

 

[OmahaPlaya]

Finally and Toure with a nice catch and Gabe getting the start sweet.

 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

O-line getting manhandled early

 

[VectorVictor]

Illinois selling out to stop the run…right in the box

 

[Terrabus]

First pass attempt of the season was a complete pass!  Great way to start!

 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Not a good sign... no receivers open, reminiscent of last year 

 

[lo country]

No bueno on not getting the 3rd....