Nebraska at Illinois 8/28/2021
Nebraska running back Markese Stepp backs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska running back Markese Stepp backs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 02:52 PM EDT
Nebraska running back Markese Stepp, right, stiff arms Illinois's Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska running back Markese Stepp, right, stiff arms Illinois's Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 02:53 PM EDT
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters passes under pressure from Nebraska linebacker Caleb Tannor during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters passes under pressure from Nebraska linebacker Caleb Tannor during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, right, scrambles under pressure from Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and Jake Hansen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, right, scrambles under pressure from Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and Jake Hansen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome tackles Illinois running back Mike Epstein during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome tackles Illinois running back Mike Epstein during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:04 PM EDT
Illinois running back Mike Epstein celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Mike Epstein celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:03 PM EDT
Illinois defensive back Tony Adams tackles Nebraska wide receiver Wyatt Liewer during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defensive back Tony Adams tackles Nebraska wide receiver Wyatt Liewer during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:01 PM EDT
Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson tackles Illinois running back Mike Epstein for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson tackles Illinois running back Mike Epstein for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 02:59 PM EDT
Three Illinois football fans head to their seats before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Three Illinois football fans head to their seats before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:17 PM EDT
Fans return to Memorial Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Fans return to Memorial Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:17 PM EDT
Fans return to Memorial Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Fans return to Memorial Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Fans headed back into stadiums this weekend and, along with binoculars, sunscreen and other essentials, many will be packing face masks. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:17 PM EDT
Illinois running back Mike Epstein carries the balls and is tackled by Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Mike Epstein carries the balls and is tackled by Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 03:23 PM EDT
Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski celebrates the team's 30-22 win over Nebraska after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski celebrates the team's 30-22 win over Nebraska after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:08 PM EDT
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema celebrates the team's 30-22 win over Nebraska after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema celebrates the team's 30-22 win over Nebraska after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, left, congratulates Illinois head coach Bret Bielema after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, left, congratulates Illinois head coach Bret Bielema after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:10 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs for a 75-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs for a 75-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:23 PM EDT
Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski tosses the ball to wide receiver Isaiah Williams in the backfield for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski tosses the ball to wide receiver Isaiah Williams in the backfield for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
Illinois's Deuce Spann catches a 45-yard pass from quarterback Artur Sitkowski as Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois's Deuce Spann catches a 45-yard pass from quarterback Artur Sitkowski as Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
Nebraska wide receiver Oliver Martin catches a pass from quarterback Adrian Martinez as Illinois defensive back Tony Adams defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska wide receiver Oliver Martin catches a pass from quarterback Adrian Martinez as Illinois defensive back Tony Adams defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:42 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez eludes Illinois linebacker Isaiah Gay during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez eludes Illinois linebacker Isaiah Gay during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:44 PM EDT
Illinois tight end Luke Ford celebrates his touchdown as Nebraska linebacker Chris Kolarevic (31) and safety Deontai Williams watch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois tight end Luke Ford celebrates his touchdown as Nebraska linebacker Chris Kolarevic (31) and safety Deontai Williams watch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon steps in front of and breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Oliver Martin late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 202, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon steps in front of and breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Oliver Martin late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 202, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski listens to head coach Bret Bielema during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski listens to head coach Bret Bielema during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:49 PM EDT
Illinois running back Reggie Love III caries the ball between Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) and defensive lineman Damion Daniels during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Reggie Love III caries the ball between Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) and defensive lineman Damion Daniels during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles away from Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles away from Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:57 PM EDT
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema yells out onto the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won in 30-22 in Bielema's debut as head coach. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema yells out onto the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won in 30-22 in Bielema's debut as head coach. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 05:59 PM EDT
Nebraska wide receiver Chris Hickman is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Adrian Martinez as Illinois defensive back Derrick Smith defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska wide receiver Chris Hickman is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Adrian Martinez as Illinois defensive back Derrick Smith defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 06:02 PM EDT
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 28, 2021 06:02 PM EDT
Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
Tailgaters dish out some food before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tailgaters dish out some food before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:01 AM EDT
Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:01 AM EDT
Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:01 AM EDT
Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois football fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Aug. 31, 2021 02:00 AM EDT