Nebraska's defense surrendered three touchdowns on Illinois' first three red-zone trips and allowed eight third-down conversions. The Blackshirts struggled without injured linebacker Owen Chambliss ... .
7 Canal FultonNorthwest in a Division IV, Region 13 quarterfinal on Nov. 6... 13 ... It was huge.” ... Our defense came up clutch in that third quarter and bringing the energy back was big.” ... “He’s a big-play guy and comes up clutch when the team needs it.” ... 6) ... .
A Winner in ClutchTime... They were 20th in the league in clutch time net rating at -6.8, and it remained to be seen if the new group, specially sans Anthony Edwards, would be able to effectively navigate a clutch time scenario against a solid team.
LINCOLN — Andrew Marshall wore a black hoodie with "Take3" across the chest in a nod to the Nebraska defense seeking three turnovers per game. The logo felt as critical as inspiring in the days after the Blackshirts took none ... .
Nebraska quietly enters November with a chance at its best statistical defense in a generation. More takeaways and better finishes remain driving forces for the Blackshirts ... .