Husker gameday as it happens
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Who’s ready for another Husker home game? This morning, Big Red fans across the state have set their alarms early in order to make fresh hamburger cheese dip before kickoff.
See how fans are getting ready for and reacting to our matchup against Illinois below!
FINAL SCORE: 23-41, Illinois
**All Times Central
2:40 p.m.
The Husker vs Illinois game has wrapped up. The final score, 23-41, Illinois.
2:35 p.m.
Adrian Martinez, in for Q4, scores a touchdown for Nebraska. Moving the score to 23-41, Illinois
2:30 p.m.
Wan’Dale Robinson is the injured player on the field following a 31-yard catch.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) November 21, 2020
Adrian Martinez in at QB for Nebraska.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) November 21, 2020
Adrian Martinez in for the 4th quarter.
2:15 p.m.
An audible “GAHHH” from the #Illini box after McCaffrey avoids a sack, completes to a receiver for 14 yards and keeps the Nebraska drive alive with 8:48 to go.
— Gavin Good (@itsallG_O_O_D) November 21, 2020
I love Nebraska football and always will but this is the truest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s so sad to see. https://t.co/3Dtq3RWLsf
— Nolan Osburn (@WizardofOz52) November 21, 2020
Oldest son calls it. Offers some positivity on his way out, “I hope the Huskers score a thousand points and they win.” Me too, pal. Me too.
— Mike Stuntz (@stuntsea) November 21, 2020
2:11 p.m.
SCORE: 17-41, Illinois
After two Husker defensive players are taken off the field with injuries, Illinois makes a field goal.
2:09 p.m.
Luke Reimer is also being taken off the field due to injury. He is walking, it appears to be a leg injury.
2:00 p.m.
Collin Miller, senior Linebacker, is down on the field, being carried out via stretcher. No word on injuries yet.
Colin Miller getting hurt reminds us, this is a game played by young men. The score doesn’t matter as much as they do. #Prayers #Huskers #GoBigRed
— Dave Richmond (@dprichmond77) November 21, 2020
Ugly scene in Lincoln as Nebraska linebacker and Fishers, IN (Hamilton SE) native Collin Miller is being loaded onto a stretcher. He’s not moving his extremities. Thoughts and prayers with him.
— Martha the Mop Lady (@TheMopLady) November 21, 2020
Lengthy delay as Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller is about to be stretchered off. Huskers’ day just keeps getting worse #Illini
— Colin Likas (@clikasNG) November 21, 2020
1:55 p.m.
Yikes.
Stick with us. This is an anomaly. #GBR https://t.co/wzWZ0zPpye— Go Big Red, Till I’m Dead🌽🏈 (@JDecabrio) November 21, 2020
1:37 p.m.
SCORE: 17-38, ILLINOIS
Illinois scores another touchdown, securing a 20 point lead over Nebraska.
1:25 p.m.
Luke McCaffery scores another touchdown for the Huskers, thanks to a huge run from Wan’Dale Robinson. Score now 17-31, Illinois.
THAT is Husker football. Props to Frost for staying with his man and not listening to these naysayers. We’re right back in this!
— Nolan Miller (@NolanMiller7) November 21, 2020
BRING IT HUSKERS
— Pam (@Phaynes12Pam) November 21, 2020
There you go #Huskers! One play at a time. One drive at a time. Show some fight! #gbr pic.twitter.com/mlKcWRgY6I
— Melanie Glinsmann (@MelanieG_Writer) November 21, 2020
1:15 p.m.
SCORE: 10-31, Illinois
Illinois secures another field goal.
It’s been over 40 minutes real time since Nebraska last took an offensive snap in this game.
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) November 21, 2020
Has Illinois beat Nebraska since they joined the league?
— Bizarro Max ☁️ (@Arch_Hawk) November 21, 2020
See what happens when you give Wan’Dale Robinson the rock?
The guy is just a playmaker.#Devy
pic.twitter.com/p4FVQWW1MH— (@fatpoust) November 21, 2020
1:01 p.m.
Huskers kick off the second half.
The start the #Huskers needed in the second half. Illini 3 and out.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) November 21, 2020
12:39 p.m.
Illinois intercepts with 17 seconds left in the second quarter.
Let’s try Adrian in the second half. It’s a QB competition. Let them compete. #huskers
— Steve Teget (@tegets) November 21, 2020
Luke McCaffery moves the ball to the 30-yard line. Football then fumbled by Big Red.
12:30 p.m.
SCORE: 10-28, Illinois
As the second quarter comes to a close, fans take to social media asking for a change in the coaching staff. A complete 180 from this morning’s optimism as the Huskers are down 18 points going into halftime.
Hopefully Big Red will be able to turn the sides in the third quarter for a classic comeback.
12:21 p.m.
SCORE: 10-28, Illinois
Can’t wait to see Nebraska’s adjustments at halftime.
— Jennifer Snyder (@snyder_jennifer) November 21, 2020
Frost taking back the blackshirts on Monday practice. #gbr pic.twitter.com/b2DqcmsQtz
— Nick (@NebraskaTropic) November 21, 2020
I just saw three of the cardboard cut outs get up and leave. #huskers
— Josh Schauer (@JoshSchauer1) November 21, 2020
12:18 p.m.
— DrHusker66 (@Drhusker661) November 21, 2020
12:12 p.m.
Connor Culp with a field goal. Illinois 21, #Huskers 10. 7:32 2Q
Holding call on Jurgens negated a touchdown run by Marvis Scott.
— Husker Extra (@huskerextra) November 21, 2020
Welcome to Nebraska! Oliver Martin makes his 1st career catch as a #Husker.
Sets up 1st and goal.
— Kelsie Kasper (@kelsie_kasper) November 21, 2020
12:05 p.m.
We got a STOP on D‼️☠️ #Huskers
— Huskers Talk | Nebraska Football (@TalkHuskers) November 21, 2020
No no no!! Stay put! https://t.co/EaY6vbuj6z pic.twitter.com/VoElc986UJ
— ViperRoll Call Sports Podcast (@viper_rollcall) November 21, 2020
11:56 a.m.
Current mood #Huskers ♀️ pic.twitter.com/pP4f8mhg0I
— Theee J€N R¥CHTAR¥K (@J_richtarik) November 21, 2020
The #Huskers have had ZERO 1st half interceptions this year.
Today, they have 2.
— Kelsie Kasper (@kelsie_kasper) November 21, 2020
Me getting excited for Husker football every weekend pic.twitter.com/Bk5kAvYLxT
— Dom Lincoln (@d_lincs) November 21, 2020
11:50 a.m.
SCORE, 7-21, Illinois
This game is cool #Huskers pic.twitter.com/FrdjbuQZSC
— Marie Besgrove (@teammarie) November 21, 2020
Yep Husker Defense making Illini offense competent today.
— CornCuse (@CornCuse) November 21, 2020
11:45 a.m. – End of Q1
Not a pretty 1st quarter for the #Huskers.
Two turnovers for Nebraska, almost given up 100 yards and an interception.
Illinois leads 14-7.
— Kelsie Kasper (@kelsie_kasper) November 21, 2020
Come on Big Red. We believe in you! #GBR pic.twitter.com/I8b23aItBF
— Kristi Schroeder (@KristiS89193160) November 21, 2020
End of 1Q:
Illinois 14, #Huskers 7 pic.twitter.com/OwT7LJYqaM
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) November 21, 2020
11:40 a.m.
Me watching this #Huskers game rn pic.twitter.com/eXT18RRWlj
— Kelsie Kasper (@kelsie_kasper) November 21, 2020
Interception, Illinois ball.
I agree with William. #huskers pic.twitter.com/ApMkLYKQxZ
— Dan Zade (@danial_zade) November 21, 2020
<internal screaming> #GBR pic.twitter.com/KgyM1RHBOT
— James “Renegade” (@homejames4) November 21, 2020
11:27 a.m.
Taylor Britt tackles an Illinois player steps from Husker’s endzone. Both seemed a bit rattled but no calls made.
A big-boy collision there! #Huskers #GBR #Illinois pic.twitter.com/3K5zt6jA5A
— Scott Maier (@samaier) November 21, 2020
11:20 a.m.
END ZONE, LUKE.
12 plays, 71 yards on the touchdown drive. pic.twitter.com/IHMRugRHfC
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 21, 2020
11:15 a.m.
Luke’s our guy! #Huskers #GBR pic.twitter.com/bCZii970PZ
— Josh Jablonski (@joshjablonski15) November 21, 2020
Good bounce back drive right there #GBR
— . (@SwaggyB_15) November 21, 2020
Love that Luke has been unfazed since that early error. Huge for a young guy to leave the past in the past. TD #Huskers!
— Thor Tripp (@ThorTripp) November 21, 2020
Nebraska running through our defense like a hot knife through butter. #Illini
— Ellen Greaves (@ECGreaves) November 21, 2020
@HuskerFBNation uniforms today!!!
— Liz (@Militti25) November 21, 2020
10:45 a.m.
Can you feel it? Julie can feel it! #Huskers pic.twitter.com/0nPfhyvFQ0
— Chase Francl (@cfrancl09) November 21, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Back in Black!!! Better watch out Illini, we’ll be fightin too it would appear. #Huskers #gobigred #Nebraska #football #backinblack #ACDC https://t.co/it3AZq0A6U
— Bill Coder (@wgcoder) November 21, 2020
Black on black for the #Huskers today https://t.co/3VvL4Q40WX
— Kaleb Henry (@iKalebHenry) November 21, 2020
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/fQVGBJKLiJ
— HuskGuys (@HuskGuys) November 21, 2020
Ruff crowd this morning…#Huskers pic.twitter.com/Cx9qBUTlRP
— Andrew Ward (@AndrewWardKLKN) November 21, 2020
Another chance to compete.
Another chance to get better. pic.twitter.com/rsOhpyyXLZ— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 21, 2020
I’m just a social media manager, standing in front of Husker Nation, asking you to celebrate game day with those in your immediate household.
Don’t attend events that risk the safety of yourself, your loved ones and our community. You can still yell Go Big Red from your couch. pic.twitter.com/Zbtum0Clvv
— University of Nebraska-Lincoln (@UNLincoln) November 20, 2020
