Lincoln Journal-Star · Oct 1, 2016
Newby helps Huskers put away Illinois late
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal StarNebraska was taxed all four quarters, and needed a couple dramatic late-game drives to take down Illinois 31-16 on Saturday.
A three-touchdown favorite coming into the game, the 15th-ranked Huskers found themselves trailing 16-10 heading to the final quarter on Homecoming in Lincoln.
Nebraska had to scrap for every inch. Nowhere was it more apparent than a Husker drive that began with 7:40 left in the third quarter and Illinois up six.
Nebraska's drive covered 75 yards, it took 18 plays and 10:42 of game time and more than 30 minutes of real time until Terrell Newby punched it home for a touchdown from 3 yards out to give the Huskers a 17-16 lead with 11:58 left.