The Nebraska Cornhuskers returned home to host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday afternoon.

No. 9 Illinois handed No. 5 Nebraska its second consecutive loss of the season with a 78-69 win at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Sunday. The Cornhuskers have now lost two games after beginning the season 20-0 (9-0 in the Big Ten).

LINCOLN, Neb. (WCIA) — Illinois redeemed a December loss to Nebraska by taking down the Cornhuskers in their house. No. 9 Illinois defeated No. 5 Nebraska 78-69, the second loss in one week for the previously-undefeated Cornhuskers.

Preview the Feb 1 matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini visit the No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers Sunday for a 4 p.m. ET tip from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Ohio State women's basketball is scheduled for a Sunday night game vs Nebraska at The Schottenstein Center. Here's how to watch.

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Women’s Basketball Nebraska Cornhuskers (RV/RV) at Ohio State Buckeyes (11/12)Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, 5 p.m. (CT)Columbus, Ohio (Schottenstein Center)Television: Big Ten Network (Ann Schatz, Lisa Bluder)Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (4:30 p.