Photos: Nebraska football opens season at Illinois
Check out The World-Herald's photo gallery from the Nebraska football season opener at Illinois.

Nebraska's Markese Stepp (30) walks off the field following the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Deontai Williams (8) watches the offense on the field in the final minute of the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Illinois' Deuce Spann (6) celebrates after getting to the 1-yard line in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) looks up at the scoreboard in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Cam Jurgens (51) plays center in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) leaps for a bad snap in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost walks off the field after they lost to Illinois 30-22 on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez throws a first-quarter pass against Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska's Nick Henrich tackles Illinois's Jakari Norwood on Saturday.

By the fourth quarter, this Nebraska fan was more interested in what was outside the stadium then what was happening against Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska's Oliver Martin walks off the field after they lost to Illinois 30-22 on Saturday.

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost talks to an official during a review in the first half against Illinois on Saturday.

Illinois's Keith Randolph Jr. chases down Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez as the referee throws a flag for hold on Nebraska's Brant Banks in the third quarter on Saturday.

Nebraska's Chris Hickman can't catch up to this Adrian Martinez pass as Illinois's Derrick Smith pursues in the third quarter on Saturday.

Nebraska's Samori Toure tries to run around Illinois's Tony Adams after making a fourth-quarter catch on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez chase after a bad fourth quarter snap against Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska's Wyatt Liewer can't catch up this overthrown pass in the fourth quarter against Illinois on Saturday.

Fans leave the Memorial Stadium after Nebraska loses at Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) gets hit by Illinois' Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and fumbles the ball in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) gets hit by Illinois' Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and fumbles the ball in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois' Blake Jeresaty (55) goes up against Nebraska's Ben Stille (95) in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) rushes in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Connor Culp (33) reacts after missing a second extra point attempt in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Illinois' Artur Sitkowski (9) looks to pass the ball in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez slips out of an Illinois player's fingertips in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Zavier Betts (15) and Alante Brown (4) sit on the sideline in the final minutes of the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) gets tangled up with Illinois' Garrett Nelson (44) iin the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) rushes in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) grabs the ball from center Cam Jurgens (51) in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles following the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

The Illinois marching band performs in the second half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Illinois celebrates and faces the student section following the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) talks following the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks following the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Illinois won the game 30-22.

Nebraska's Markese Stepp runs in a second quarter touchdown to put Nebraska on the board against Illinois on Saturday.

Illinois's Eddie Smith, left runs with Calvin Hart Jr. as he runs back a fumble from Nebraska's Adrian Martinez for a second-quarter touchdown on Saturday.

Illinois's Devon Witherspoon celebrates quarterback hurry from Nebraska's Adrian Martinez that resulted in a second-quarter incomplete pass to Austin Allen on Saturday.

Nebraska's Samori Toure rushes with the ball in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches his team in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Connor Culp (33) reacts after missing an extra point in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois' Brandon Peters (18) looks for the play to develop in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois' Brandon Peters (18) is injured in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Ty Robinson (99) and Caleb Tannor (2) both reach out for Illinois' Artur Sitkowski (9) in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks up at the scoreboard in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Markese Stepp (30) stretches out with the ball in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) is surrounded by the Illinois defense in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) eyes Illinois' Eddie Smith (8) in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois' Jakari Norwood (3) rushes in the first half of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Nick Henrich knocks Illinois's Jakari Norwood out of bounds at the one yard line in the second quarter on Saturday.

Illinois's Mike Epstein scores on a one-yard run in the second quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Nebraska's Pheldarius Payne celebrates a first quarter sack of Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters on Saturday.

Nebraska's Connor Culp misses a second quarter PAT against Illinois on Saturday. William Przystup was holding.

Nebraska's Connor Culp reacts to missing a second quarter PAT against Illinois on Saturday. William Przystup was holding.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) passes the ball on the first drive of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Wyatt Liewer (2) is pushed out of bounds by Illinois' Tony Adams (6) on the first drive of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Samori Toure makes a catch near the sideline out of reach of Illinois' Kerby Joseph (25) on the first drive of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez] (2) warms up before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

The Nebraska cheer team waves a Husker flag before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost chat before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Damian Jackson (38) points tot he crowd before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

A Husker fan watches the team warm up before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Illinois' Kerby Joseph (25) warms up with his team before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Pheldarius Payne (0) stands on the field before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) runs on the field before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) dances on the field before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Brian Deighton, of Lincoln, sprinkles cheese on an egg and sausage burrito mix with friend Nate Gotschall, of Lincoln, holding the tray as they tailgate before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

A pickup decked out in Husker gear drives past an Illinois fan before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

The parking lot outside of Memorial Stadium fills up hours before Nebraska plays at Illinois on Saturday.

People tailgate in parking lot outside of Memorial Stadium hours before Nebraska plays at Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska and Illinois flags fly above the RV of John Dauber, of Firth, Neb., while tailgating before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Dauber says he usually gets a more friendly reaction from the opposing team's fans if he flies their flag as well.

John Dauber, of Firth, wears a Husker jacket with score predictions written on the side of his RV tailgate before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Ted and Beth Jurgens, Husker center Cam Jurgens' parents, tailgate before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Thomas Prinz, 9, of Omaha, takes a bite out of a football-shaped doughnut while tailgating before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

From left, Doug Bartek, of Wahoo, Scott Etheridge, of Omaha, Daryle Zybert, of Fishers, Ind., Chris Osborne, of Fishers, Ind., and Mark Mann, of Papillion, wave to another Husker fan while tailgating before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Brothers, from left, Mike, Tom and Dan Macholan, their friend Randy Petersen and Joel Macholan, Dan's son, tailgate before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game outside Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) yells as he comes on the field before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.

Nebraska's Teddy Prochazka (65) warms up before the start of the Illinois vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday.