Illinois vs. Nebraska Odds, Best Bets: Can Illini Hang With Cornhuskers? 

Two teams that entered the season as underdogs in the Big Ten—Illinois and Nebraska—have quickly become two of college football's most exciting surprises, both remaining undefeated as they head into Week 4. 

This Friday, they'll clash in a highly anticipated primetime showdown at 8 p.m. ET in Lincoln, Nebraska, broadcast live on FOX. With both teams showcasing strong defenses and efficient offenses, fans can expect a thrilling matchup as they vie for supremacy in the conference.

In their last encounter, Nebraska secured a 20-7 victory over Illinois in Champaign, despite struggling with three turnovers, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes. This time, however, the stakes are higher, as both teams look to solidify their status in the rankings and contend for a potential bowl game.

The Cornhuskers are favored by 7.5 to 8 points in a matchup that is expected to be low-scoring, reflecting the strengths of both defenses and the tactical approaches of the coaches.

### Illinois vs. Nebraska Betting Odds

Here are the odds for Friday's game across three markets: spread, moneyline, and total. Expect a close contest as both teams aim to prove they belong among the Big Ten elite.

Sarfaraz Khan Heaps Praise On Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "One Of The Best" Bowlers

India cricketer Sarfaraz Khan heaped praise on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, calling him "one of the best" bowlers in the world. Bumrah is currently playing in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, with the first Test taking place at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. In an interview with Jio Cinema, Sarfaraz reflected on Bumrah's memorable performance during the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, where he delivered a crucial breakthrough when the game was slipping away. "You saw his magic just a few months ago in the T20 World Cup Final. The game was getting away from us, but Bumrah stepped up and took a key wicket. He’s done this so many times when the team needs him. There’s no doubt he’s one of the best,” Sarfaraz said in a release from Jio Cinema.

In 37 Test matches, Bumrah has claimed 159 wickets at an impressive average of 20.69, with his best bowling figures being 6/27. At home, in just nine Test matches, Bumrah has taken 33 wickets at an average of 16.36, with his best figures of 6/45.

In the Chennai Test, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first. India’s top-order crumbled early, with the team struggling at 34/3. However, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (56 off 118 balls, including nine boundaries) and Rishabh Pant (39 off 52 balls, with six boundaries) forged a 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket, helping India recover.

Despite their efforts, India was reduced to 144/6. It was Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja who turned the game around with an unbeaten 195-run partnership. India finished Day 1 on 339/6, with Ashwin unbeaten on 102 off 112 balls, having struck 10 fours and two sixes. Jadeja remained not out on 86 from 117 balls, including 10 boundaries and two sixes.

For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 58 runs, including the key dismissals of Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6).

Bangladesh Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (Wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (Wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.

 Gautam Gambhir's Priceless Reaction As Ravichandran Ashwin Slams Bangladesh Star Pacer For Boundary

India's Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his brilliance on the opening day of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh. Walking in to bat with India struggling at 144 for 6, Ashwin formed a vital partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, rescuing the team from a precarious position. The duo put together an unbeaten 195-run stand for the 7th wicket, propelling the hosts into a commanding spot by the end of play on Thursday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ashwin was in sublime form, reaching his century in just 108 balls.

His knock featured 10 boundaries and two sixes, leaving the Bangladesh bowlers without answers in the final session of Day 1. One of Ashwin's shots, in particular, captured the attention of head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his usually composed demeanor.

On the final ball of the 44th over, Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana bowled a short delivery outside off stump, which Ashwin stylishly cut through the sweeper cover for a boundary. Gambhir’s rare and impressed reaction to the shot quickly went viral, with fans sharing the moment widely on social media.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's Dressing Room Act With Gautam Gambhir Gets Fans Talking

  It wasn't the best return to Test cricket for star batters Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. On Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh, Kohli was dismissed after scoring just 6 runs, while Gill couldn't even get off the mark. India’s top-order faced a dramatic collapse, with skipper Rohit Sharma also falling for 6 runs. The team could have been in serious trouble if not for the crucial rescue act by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja later in the day. Despite multiple batters failing to fire on Thursday, it was Kohli and Gill who faced the most trolling, largely due to their lighthearted interaction with head coach Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room.

In photos circulating on social media, both Kohli and Gill were seen enjoying a chat session with the India head coach. The trio appeared to be cracking jokes and having a good time despite the top order's poor performance on the field. However, fans were not happy to see Kohli and Gill seemingly move past their failures so quickly.

 

India vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah Begins To Breathe Fire, Draws First Blood For India vs Bangladesh

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test LIVE Score: Jasprit Bumrah has struck early for India, dismissing Shadman Islam for just 2. Zakir Hasan is now at the crease alongside captain Najmul Hossain Shanto as Bangladesh looks to stabilize after losing an early wicket. The visitors will rely on these two for a solid partnership to put up a fight against India, while the Indian bowlers are eager to take more scalps. Earlier, Ravichandran Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) formed a crucial partnership before India was bowled out for 376 on Day 2 in Chennai. Starting the day at 339/6, India lost Jadeja, Akash Deep, and Ashwin to Taskin Ahmed’s pace attack. Jasprit Bumrah was the last wicket to fall, with Hasan Mahmud completing a five-wicket haul.