Collin Dixon's 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska

— Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 on Friday night to become bowl eligible with their fourth straight victory.
Nov 7, 2026, 06:02 am - AP
Play-By-Play
2nd Quarter
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Touchdown
9:29 - 2nd
7
NEB
0
ILL
Mekhi Nelson 15 Yd Run (John Hohl Kick)
10 plays, 98 yards, 4:16
Illinois Fighting Illini
Touchdown
1:48 - 2nd
7
NEB
7
ILL
Collin Dixon 3 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:44
3rd Quarter
Illinois Fighting Illini
Touchdown
8:33 - 3rd
7
NEB
14
ILL
Jordan Anderson 5 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:27
4th Quarter
Illinois Fighting Illini
Touchdown
13:38 - 4th
7
NEB
21
ILL
Collin Dixon 6 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
8 plays, 74 yards, 4:11
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Touchdown
10:44 - 4th
13
NEB
21
ILL
Jacory Barney Jr. 51 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
7 plays, 91 yards, 2:48
Illinois Fighting Illini
Field Goal
7:51 - 4th
13
NEB
24
ILL
Ethan Moczulski 21 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 76 yards, 2:48
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