NEW EPISODE: Nebraska Takes a Step Back in Disappointing Loss to Illinois

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TJ Birkel
September 23, 2024

The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s gut punch loss to Illinois:

  • Huskers lose in familiar fashion, with late mistakes, crucial penalties, and an atrocious overtime performance.

  • Outcoached, out-schemed, outplayed. 

  • Perhaps more concerning than anything was the performance of the defense, which never really looked to be in control. 

  • Re-setting expectations. 

  • Another underwhelming performance by the offensive line.

  • Special teams still costing the Huskers.

  • Another rough performance by the officials. 

It wasn’t all bad, as the Huskers still almost pulled out the W even in the face of numerous mistakes and setbacks:

  • Dylan Raiola is absolutely the real deal.

  • Wide receivers Isaiah Neyor and Jahmal Banks shine. 

  • Thomas Fidone is back! 

  • Defense forcing turnovers at key moments.

  • Reflecting on the 400th consecutive sellout. 

  • Time to turn the page and get back on track with a win against Purdue. 

Finally, the Common Fans discuss the remaining schedule and whether/how much expectations have changed after the performance against Illinois. 

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

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