Husker offense heats up in November cold, blows past Illinois

Nebraska's Devine Ozigbo runs for a 66-yard touchdown against Illinois on Saturday during the first half at Memorial Stadium.And yet, early on in Nebraska’s 54-35 victory over Illinois, Neal started to get a familiar feeling.

Except maybe for the 10-degree wind chill, the heated benches and the big overcoats on the sideline.

But the 606 offensive yards? That’s just what coach Scott Frost envisions. Even better when they translate into seven touchdowns. The opportunism that comes with scoring 24 points off turnovers – five in all – and blocking a punt for a safety? That’s how the first-year Nebraska coach wants to win games.

Of course, nobody wants to give up 383 yards like the Huskers did or…