Fast-forward a day, however, and Wisconsin’s ugly 90-60 loss gave the Nebraska fans wearing red something to laugh about and Gard’s Badgers another humbling reality check. It was Wisconsin's biggest loss of the season.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Against an unbeaten Nebraska team built on experience, the Illini couldn’t quite complete the comeback in their first Big Ten test at State Farm Center.

Jamarques Lawrence hit a 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining Saturday to give No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No. 13 Illinois.

Undefeated No. 23 Cornhuskers (10-0) face No. 13 Fighting Illini (8-2) at State Farm Center, streaming exclusively on Peacock at 4 p.m. ET

Nebraska continued their historic start to the 2025-26 season, beating Illinois 83-80 and achieving a program-first 11-0 start.

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Jamarques Lawrence hit a 3-point shot with less than a second remaining to give No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No. 13 Illinois.

The lawsuit claims the school withheld payments to Frost following his dismissal on Sept. 11, 2022, that resulted in a heavy tax liability.

With Nebraska defeating Illinois Saturday afternoon, the Peacock postgame crew details how this changes the complexion of the Big Ten.

The Huskers will try to reach their third Final Four in a row, while the Aggies are aiming for their first in program history.