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Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini win over Nebraska

Nov 21, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jake Hansen (35) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

The Illinois football team has now moved to 2-3 on the season after a big win against Nebraska.

Illinois was a 16.5-point underdog coming into the game on Saturday and didn’t just cover the spread, they won outright.

The Illini played well on both sides of the ball and ended up beating the Cornhuskers 41-23.