TCR Staff Predictions: Illinois vs. Nebraska

Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports Manjesh Mogallapalli: Illinois 24, Nebraska 14

The Bielema era will start off with a success in a well fought out B10 battle. Illinois’ experience on the offensive line and the relative inexperience on the Nebraska defensive line proves to be the difference. Illinois will dominate the T.O.P and run the ball for 150+ yards and leave the Huskers defense searching for answers.

Matt Rejc: Nebraska 24, Illinois 10

Nebraska may be a shell of the program it was even just ten years ago. But if history is any indication, year one of a new coaching staff is generally bumpy for any college football program, and it’s almost always an omen of a disastrous season ahead for…