Regular Season Week 7: Fighting Illini at Cornhuskers
October 19, 2036 60° Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 72,669 (85%)
ILL has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (15:00) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 96-Lee Burdick . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-ILL 25 (14:56) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla . PENALTY - Pass Interference (NEB 92-Ricardo Padilla)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-ILL 32 (14:52) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-8-ILL 34 (14:18) 17-David Vaughan ran to ILL 44 for 10 yards. 17-David Vaugha n slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-ILL 44 (13:39) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to NEB 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson . 87-David Hacker did some fancy footwork there. ILL 87-David Hacker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-1-NEB 47 (13:01) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 45 for -8 yards ( 57-George Nielsen ). Sack allowed by 73-Leo Bury . 73-Leo Bury totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-9-ILL 45 (12:19) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to ILL 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Peter Paradis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-7-ILL 47 (11:43) 5-Edward Fitch punts 44 yards to NEB 9. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 9 (11:37) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater . 84-Brian Landeros was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-5-NEB 14 (10:53) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 4 for -10 yards ( 64-David Lane ). Sack allowed by 71-Julian Eaker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-15-NEB 4 (10:14) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-13-NEB 6 (9:32) 14-Charles Stern punts 30 yards to NEB 36.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 36 (9:22) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 40-Michael Lockhart . That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-10-NEB 36 (9:19) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, intended for 40-Michael Lockhart . Pressure by 99-Jeffrey Draeger .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-10-NEB 36 (9:15) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 20 for 16 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-NEB 20 (8:36) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-6-NEB 16 (7:53) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker . 81-Michael Mitchell made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-4-NEB 14 (7:17) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to NEB 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson . Great move by 44-John Rodriguez to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-2-NEB 12 (6:37) 14-Kevin Simpson 30 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 0 ILL 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:34) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (6:34) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 41-Ronald Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-NEB 25 (6:30) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater . Nice job by 80-Anthony Giordano on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-NEB 28 (5:53) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-4-NEB 31 (5:11) 14-Charles Stern punts 52 yards to ILL 17. 40-Michael Lockhart FUMBLES recovered by ILL-40-Michael Lockha rt to ILL 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 26 (5:02) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-ILL 36 (4:25) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to NEB 49 for 15 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-NEB 49 (3:50) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 26 for 24 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-NEB 26 (3:10) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 14 for 12 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-NEB 14 (2:34) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to NEB 7 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder . 40-Michael Lockhart made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-4-NEB 7 (1:56) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 4 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-NEB 4 (1:19) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 38-Angel Gonzalez to NEB 0 for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NEB 0 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(1:15) Extra point GOOD by 14-Kevin Simpson . NEB 0 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:15) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 75 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (1:15) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 39 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
1-10-NEB 39 (0:28) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 93-Luther Bourget . incomplete, intended for 80-Anthony Giordano . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 32-Kevin Newman)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-20-NEB 29 (0:24) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
End of first quarter.
2-13-NEB 36 (15:00) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-2-NEB 47 (14:19) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Clarence Deming .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-1-NEB 48 (13:43) 14-Charles Stern punts 46 yards to ILL 6. Fair Catch by 40-Michael Lockhart .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 6 (13:36) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL -4 for -10 yards ( 47-Robert Shuler ) SAFETY! ( 47-Robert Shuler ) ILL 62-Brian Potter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NEB 2 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
(13:33) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 66 yards from ILL 20 to NEB 14. 42-Michael Johnson for 87yards. TOUCHDOWN! NEB 91-Charles Crowder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NEB 8 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(13:20) Extra point GOOD by 18-Ronald Davis . NEB 9 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:20) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (13:20) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Edward Stanley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-ILL 28 (12:42) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 28 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-7-ILL 28 (12:06) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 20 for -8 yards ( 55-Gary Bell ). Sack allowed by 65-Dustin Meza .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-15-ILL 20 (11:28) 5-Edward Fitch punts 44 yards to NEB 36. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 36 (11:22) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-8-NEB 38 (10:38) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-NEB 44 (9:55) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-3-NEB 44 (9:09) 14-Charles Stern punts 40 yards to ILL 17.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 17 (9:00) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 48-Edward Stanley . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 65-Dustin Meza)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-18-ILL 8 (8:58) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder . Nice job by 12-Ray Bailey on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-16-ILL 11 (8:12) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to ILL 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-16-ILL 11 (7:35) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to ILL 16 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick . 40-Michael Lockhart made a great move on the CB. ILL 62-Brian Potter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-ILL 16 (6:54) 5-Edward Fitch punts 47 yards to NEB 38. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Chad Walker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 43 (6:46) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-12-NEB 42 (6:08) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to ILL 41 for 17 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain . 35-Clarence Deming got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-ILL 41 (5:28) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-David Lane . 71-Julian Eaker missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-8-ILL 39 (4:55) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-5-ILL 36 (4:12) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-2-ILL 33 (3:38) 18-Ronald Davis 51 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 12 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:35) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (3:35) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 18 for -7 yards ( 48-Edward Stanley )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
2-17-ILL 18 (2:53) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson . NEB 45-Felix Gonzales was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-14-ILL 21 (2:10) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
4-14-ILL 21 (2:07) 5-Edward Fitch punts 49 yards to NEB 29. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson . NEB 53-James Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-NEB 29 (2:00) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain . NEB 42-Michael Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout NEB
2-3-NEB 37 (1:55) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee . PENALTY - Pass Interference (ILL 48-Saul Menefee) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-NEB 42 (1:52) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to ILL 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout NEB
2-1-ILL 48 (1:45) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 43-Clarence Cain . incomplete, intended for 80-Anthony Giordano . Pressure by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
3-1-ILL 48 (1:41) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to ILL 31 for 17 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
1-10-ILL 31 (1:18) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-9-ILL 30 (0:55) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 21 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-ILL 21 (0:35) 5-David Varela pass complete to 89-John Browning to ILL 14 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Clarence Deming . ILL 64-David Lane was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout NEB
2-3-ILL 14 (0:28) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to ILL 2 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-2-ILL 2 (0:05) 18-Ronald Davis 20 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (ILL 98-Craig Barnes) (Declined) NEB 15 ILL 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:03) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (0:03) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Felix Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 75 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (15:00) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to NEB 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Clarence Deming . 35-Clarence Deming got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-2-NEB 33 (14:24) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget . ILL 64-David Lane was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-NEB 37 (13:42) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 36 for -1 yards. Tackle by 60-Brian Wilson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-11-NEB 36 (13:06) 32-Kevin Newman ran to NEB 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-1-NEB 47 (12:20) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 78-Eugene Guthrie .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-ILL 50 (11:41) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to ILL 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-4-ILL 43 (11:04) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-1-ILL 41 (10:30) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 36-Billie Massey . incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-1-ILL 41 (10:26) 18-Ronald Davis 59 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ILL 48 (10:22) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 30-Jose Gipson . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey . 96-Lee Burdick got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-ILL 48 (10:18) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 89-Alfred Shine to NEB 30 for 22 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder . 89-Alfred Shine made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 30 (9:40) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-NEB 30 (9:38) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-1-NEB 20 (9:01) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 65-Roderick Goodell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-NEB 19 (8:21) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to NEB 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-NEB 16 (7:45) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 47-Robert Shuler . incomplete, intended for 87-David Hacker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-8-NEB 16 (7:42) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 47-Robert Shuler . incomplete, intended for 87-David Hacker . Pressure by 65-Roderick Goodell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-NEB 16 (7:38) 14-Kevin Simpson 34 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 15 ILL 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:36) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (7:36) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 27-Richard Valdez . incomplete, intended for 87-Karen Morris .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-NEB 25 (7:33) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 16 for -9 yards ( 61-Stephen Garvin ). Sack allowed by 66-Sam Bunton . ILL 94-Jorge Roehl was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-19-NEB 16 (6:58) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 48-Saul Menefee . incomplete, intended for 80-Anthony Giordano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-19-NEB 16 (6:55) 14-Charles Stern punts 54 yards to ILL 31.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 31 (6:46) 17-David Vaughan ran to ILL 39 for 8 yards. 17-David Vaugha n slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-2-ILL 39 (6:07) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 96-Lee Burdick . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell . Pressure by 90-Peter Paradis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-ILL 39 (6:03) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to ILL 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Shuler .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 43 (5:28) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to NEB 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
2-2-NEB 49 (4:44) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-Felix Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-NEB 39 (4:08) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 96-Lee Burdick . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey . ILL 62-Brian Potter was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
2-10-NEB 39 (4:04) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to NEB 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 28-Jorge Holloway .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-NEB 28 (3:24) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to NEB 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Ricardo Padilla .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-6-NEB 23 (2:39) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 89-Alfred Shine for 23 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NEB 15 ILL 19
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
(2:35) Extra point GOOD by 14-Kevin Simpson . NEB 15 ILL 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:35) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 73 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -8. 42-Michael Johnson to NEB 23 for 32 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget . 92-Ricardo Padilla was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 23 (2:30) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-NEB 31 (1:50) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds . 60-Steven Tan totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
Run Key
3-4-NEB 29 (1:06) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-NEB 40 (0:23) 32-Kevin Newman ran to NEB 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Jorge Roehl .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of third quarter.
2-7-NEB 43 (15:00) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-4-NEB 46 (14:17) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 49 (13:35) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-2-ILL 41 (13:01) 32-Kevin Newman ran to ILL 32 for 9 yards. 32-Kevin Newman FUMBLES ( 43-Clarence Cain ) recovered by NEB-80-Robert Samps on at ILL 30. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-ILL 30 (12:22) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 43-Clarence Cain . incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Sampson . NEB 71-Julian Eaker was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-ILL 30 (12:20) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Raphael Rainwater .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-8-ILL 28 (11:43) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to ILL 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis . 80-Anthony Giordano did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-3-ILL 23 (11:06) 18-Ronald Davis 41 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 18 ILL 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:03) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (11:03) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-10-ILL 25 (10:27) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Jose Gipson . Great move by 12-Ray Bailey to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-8-ILL 27 (9:43) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Mitchell . Pressure by 65-Roderick Goodell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-8-ILL 27 (9:38) 5-Edward Fitch punts 37 yards to NEB 37. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 37 (9:32) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-NEB 38 (8:53) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 43-Clarence Cain .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-9-NEB 38 (8:18) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-8-NEB 38 (7:45) 14-Charles Stern punts 60 yards to ILL 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 2 (7:34) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 2 for a short loss. Tackle by 47-Robert Shuler . ILL 56-Alexander Ford was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-ILL 2 (6:59) PENALTY - False Start (ILL 71-Thomas Woodward)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-ILL 1 (6:59) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 45-Felix Gonzales . incomplete, intended for 89-Alfred Shine .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-ILL 1 (6:56) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 40-Michael Lockhart to ILL 4 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-ILL 4 (6:12) 5-Edward Fitch punts 39 yards to ILL 43.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 43 (6:04) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-11-ILL 44 (5:25) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 36 for 8 yards. 24-Richard Fitzgerald FUMBLES ( 43-Clarence Cain ) recovered by ILL-36-Billie Mass ey at ILL 35. Tackle by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
1-10-ILL 35 (5:20) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-1-ILL 43 (4:44) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Gary Bell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-ILL 48 (4:00) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-George Nielsen . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 81-Michael Mitchell)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-20-ILL 38 (3:57) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 63-Scott Hughes)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-30-ILL 28 (3:54) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to ILL 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Shuler .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
2-24-ILL 33 (3:19) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to ILL 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-22-ILL 35 (2:36) 38-Angel Gonzalez ran to ILL 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-11-ILL 47 (2:00) 5-Edward Fitch punts 47 yards to NEB 6. NEB 48-Edward Stanley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 6 (1:51) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Anthony Giordano to NEB 21 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Richard Valdez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout NEB
1-10-NEB 21 (1:43) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 51-Philip Edgington . incomplete, intended for 81-Frederick Willis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-NEB 21 (1:40) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 16 for -5 yards ( 66-David Edmonds ). Sack allowed by 76-James Kovac . 76-James Kovac completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-15-NEB 16 (1:20) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 7 for -9 yards ( 43-Clarence Cain ). Sack allowed by 76-Francis Rojo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-24-NEB 7 (0:58) 5-David Varela pass complete to 89-John Browning to NEB 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 35-Clarence Deming . Great move by 89-John Browning to get free of his coverage. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 11 (0:55) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to NEB 9 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Crowder . PENALTY - Facemask (NEB 91-Charles Crowder)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-4-NEB 4 (0:53) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to NEB 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 65-Roderick Goodell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout NEB
2-5-NEB 5 (0:47) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to NEB 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Lee Burdick .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Timeout NEB
3-7-NEB 7 (0:43) 40-Michael Lockhart ran to NEB 7 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Jeffrey Draeger . 50-Ralph Harold totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-7-NEB 7 (0:09) 14-Kevin Simpson 25 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 18 ILL 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:07) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (0:07) 5-David Varela ran to NEB 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.