Lincoln, Neb. - The Nebraska football team practiced for over two hours on Thursday inside the Hawks Championship Center in helmets only in preparation for Saturday's game against Illinois.
Head Coach Scott Frost addressed the media following the conclusion of practice to talk about the improvements Illinois has made from last season.
"They're an improved team," Frost said. "Their coaching staff knows what they're doing. Defensively, I think they've plugged up some of the holes that we exploited last year. They're not giving up big plays like they did last year. They're better up front.