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Carriker Chronicles: Gut Reaction, 2023 Illinois game

Carriker Chronicles: Gut Reaction to Nebraska’s Road Win Over Illinois

The Blackshirts delivered while the offense did a lot of stumbling
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The Huskers won on the road on a short week at Illinois to get their first Big Ten victory of the year. Adam breaks down a GREAT performance from the Blackshirts, talks about the offense's woes, where overall improvement is needed & what Husker fans should be excited about going forward on this edition of the Carriker Chronicles ... The People's Show!

NU vs Illinois 2023 - Luke Altmyer

Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer passes the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Memorial Stadium.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Kaden Feagin

Illinois running back Kaden Feagin runs through an opening in the Nebraska Cornhuskers defense during the first half of the game.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Phalen Sanford and Isaiah Williams

Nebraska defensive back Phalen Sanford brings down Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams as he lunges to the goal line during the first half.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Anthony Grant and Heinrich Haarberg

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg hands the ball to running back Anthony Grant during the first half against the Fighting Illini.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Tristan Alvano

Nebraska kicker Tristan Alvano watches his field goal during the first half of the game.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Heinrich Haarberg

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes the ball as defensive lineman Alec Bryant applies pressure during the first half.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Tristan Alvano celebrates fumble recovery

Nebraska kicker Tristan Alvano celebrates Nebraska's recovery of a mishandled kickoff during the second quarter.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - celebrate recovered fumble

Nebraska's kickoff coverage players celebrate a recovered ball after Illinois failed to field the short kick during the second quarter.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Heinrich Haarberg touchdown run

One play after the recovery on the kickoff, Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs for a touchdown.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Matt Rhule

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule on the sidelines during the first half.

Nu vs. Illinois 2023 - Quinton Newsome and Pat Bryant

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome during the second quarter.

NU vs. Illinois 2023 - Pat Bryant and Quinton Newsome

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a pass and falls into the end zone as Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome drags him down during the second quarter.

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Kaden Feagin runs through an opening in the Nebraska defense during the first half 

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half.

Mikai Gbayor 2023 Nebraska at Illinois football USATSI_21590520

Mikai Gbayor tackles Illinois running back Reggie Love III during the second half.

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Dylan Rosiek tackles Nebraska running back Anthony Grant during the second half. 

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Wide receiver Isaiah Williams tries to elude the tackle of Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog during the second half.

Mikai Gbayor Nebraska at Illinois football

Mikai Gbayor reacts after making a stop during the second half. 

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Heinrich Haarberg tries to get past Illini defensive back Tahveon Nicholson during the second half.

Tommi Hill

Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill runs with the ball after an Illinois turnover in the second half.

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Nebraska Matt Rhule on the sidelines during the second half.

Ty Tobinson 2023 Nebraska at Illinois football USATSI_21590898

Quarterback Luke Altmyer is pursued by Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson during the second half.

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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer gets a pass away during the second half. 

Heinrich Haarberg 2023 Nebraska at Illinois football USATSI_21590894

Heinrich Haarberg is pursued by Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott during the second half.

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Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott intercepts the ball in front of Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock during the second half.

Emmett Johinson runs against Illlinois defender

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson tries to elude Illinois defensive back Nicario Harper during the second half.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg smiles with teammates on the bench during the second half.

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