In a game where every detail, every mistake, every play was magnified. What did we learn about Matt Rhule’s second Husker team? They're better. They've made strides. But they aren't

The No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers dropped a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Friday night, 31-24 in overtime. Despite the loss, a lot of Huskers performed well in the contest between top-rated teams.

For the first time since 2016, Nebraska entered a game ranked in the top 25, facing another top 25 opponent. The Huskers we