Nebraska opens as 4-point underdogs to Illinois on Friday…if a bowl game is the season goal, doesn’t it have to be viewed as a ‘must win’?

<p>-We discussed before the season that a bowl game or successful season could possibly come down to what happens in Champaign on Friday night</p><p>-It’s been a tough start to the season for Illinois, at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play, the most recent loss a 44-19 blowout at Purdue on Saturday</p><p>-The Illini defense has struggled in the first year without Ryan Walters calling plays, as well as some high-level NFL players (Devon Witherspoon, and 2 other DBs)…can Nebraska move it against them?</p><p>-This game has two veteran head coaches facing the same situation</p><p><strong>Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK</strong></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>