CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Nebraska Cornhuskers took a 7-0 lead into halftime against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night at Gies Memorial Stadium, but the performance did little to inspire confidence among observers.
Nebraska's lone score came in the first half when Mekhi Nelson, wearing No. 13, found the end zone for a touchdown. The Huskers' offense otherwise struggled to generate momentum against the Illini defense.
The halftime check-in, published by SB Nation's Andy Ketterson early Friday, highlighted the team's lackluster showing through two quarters. Nebraska will need a stronger second half to secure a victory in the Big Ten matchup.
