The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s gut-punch loss to Illinois: It wasn’t all bad, as the Huskers still almost pulled out the W even in the face of numerous mistakes and setbacks: Finally, the Common Fans discuss the remaining schedule and whether/how much expectations have changed after the performance against Illinois.

Tennessee moved up to No. 5 and No. 25 Boise State returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time in four years.

Nebraska had a chance to break a long losing streak to ranked teams — until the old one-score ghosts showed up in the fourth quarter.