Regular Season Week 5: Fighting Illini at Cornhuskers
October 04, 2037 58° Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 58,464 (68%)
NEB has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 72 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (15:00) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-NEB 38 (14:24) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Montijo .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
2-8-NEB 40 (13:50) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-1-NEB 48 (13:08) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (ILL 66-David Edmonds)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-ILL 38 (13:05) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to ILL 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack . NEB 56-Lance Cox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
2-5-ILL 32 (12:21) 5-David Varela pass complete to 87-Karen Morris to ILL 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-ILL 25 (11:46) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-1-ILL 16 (11:00) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 95-Thomas Mitchell . incomplete, intended for 86-Shane Santiago .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-1-ILL 16 (10:56) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 13 for 3 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-ILL 13 (10:22) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to ILL 3 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee . Pressure by 61-Stephen Garvin . ILL 61-Stephen Garvin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-3-ILL 3 (9:42) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 0 for 2 yards. Tackle by 27-Richard Valdez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-1-ILL 0 (8:57) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NEB 6 ILL 0
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
(8:55) Extra point GOOD by 18-Ronald Davis . NEB 76-Francis Rojo was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NEB 7 ILL 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:55) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -10. 38-Angel Gonzalez to ILL 28 for 38 yards. Tackle by 18-Ronald Davis . NEB 58-Dale Hancock was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 28 (8:49) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-ILL 43 (8:06) 39-David Fuller FUMBLES recovered by NEB-53-James Johns on to ILL 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 88-Ryan Aiello .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-ILL 35 (8:03) 5-David Varela pass complete to 41-Ronald Ellis to ILL 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey . Pressure by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-5-ILL 30 (7:26) 5-David Varela pass complete to 86-Shane Santiago to ILL 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-ILL 23 (6:44) 5-David Varela sacked at ILL 30 for -7 yards ( 32-Dave Pack ). Sack allowed by 66-Sam Bunton . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 41-Ronald Ellis) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-17-ILL 30 (6:40) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-9-ILL 22 (5:57) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 79-Richard Medina .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-6-ILL 19 (5:16) 18-Ronald Davis 36 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 10 ILL 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:13) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (5:13) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-8-ILL 27 (4:30) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 18 for -9 yards ( 55-Gary Bell ). Sack allowed by 39-David Fuller . ILL 52-Gil Harder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-17-ILL 18 (3:43) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 10 for -8 yards ( 90-Peter Paradis ). Sack allowed by 73-Leo Bury .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
4-25-ILL 10 (3:04) 5-Edward Fitch punts 46 yards to NEB 44. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 45 (2:56) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Montijo .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-8-NEB 46 (2:19) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
1-10-ILL 44 (1:36) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 46 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-12-ILL 46 (0:56) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis . PENALTY - Offsides (ILL 91-Robert Montijo)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
2-7-ILL 41 (0:53) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 24-Richard Fitzgerald .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-7-ILL 41 (0:52) 5-David Varela pass complete to 87-Karen Morris to ILL 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-ILL 31 (0:07) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
End of first quarter.
1-10-ILL 20 (15:00) 5-David Varela ran to ILL 13 for 8 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-2-ILL 13 (14:22) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack . 87-Karen Morris was completely beat on that play. 87-Karen Morris was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-3-ILL 13 (13:46) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-3-ILL 13 (13:12) 18-Ronald Davis 30 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ILL 20 (13:10) 44-John Rodriguez ran to ILL 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-5-ILL 25 (12:29) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker . Nice job by 12-Ray Bailey on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-ILL 32 (11:49) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 53-James Johnson . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-10-ILL 32 (11:46) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to ILL 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-1-ILL 42 (11:11) 39-David Fuller ran to NEB 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-NEB 47 (10:29) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 39-Carlos Russell . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-NEB 47 (10:25) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 42-Donald Baker . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-NEB 47 (10:22) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 83-Jerry Knight to NEB 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-NEB 37 (9:48) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 97-David Vega . incomplete, intended for 39-David Fuller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-NEB 37 (9:46) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to NEB 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-8-NEB 35 (9:11) 39-David Fuller ran to NEB 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Dale Hancock .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-5-NEB 32 (8:37) 14-Kevin Simpson 51 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 10 ILL 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:34) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 72 yards from ILL 35 to NEB -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (8:34) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 19 for -6 yards ( 61-Stephen Garvin )
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-16-NEB 19 (7:57) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 16 for -3 yards ( 98-Mark Davis ). Sack allowed by 60-Steven Tan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-19-NEB 16 (7:18) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 39 for 23 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 39 (6:37) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey . ILL 79-Richard Medina was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-5-NEB 44 (5:58) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 60-Brian Wilson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-7-NEB 42 (5:24) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-1-NEB 48 (4:44) 14-Charles Stern punts 40 yards to ILL 11. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 11 (4:37) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 21 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Carlos Russell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-ILL 21 (4:01) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-ILL 25 (3:20) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-Felix Gonzales . Nice job by 12-Ray Bailey on that route to lose his coverage. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NEB 42-Donald Baker)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-ILL 32 (3:15) 31-Robert Yoder ran to ILL 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-11-ILL 31 (2:30) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Mitchell . Pressure by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-11-ILL 31 (2:25) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 97-David Vega . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-11-ILL 31 (2:22) 5-Edward Fitch punts 49 yards to NEB 20. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson . ILL 71-Thomas Woodward was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 20 (2:16) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-NEB 24 (2:00) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-4-NEB 26 (1:21) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout ILL
4-2-NEB 28 (1:16) 14-Charles Stern punts 46 yards to ILL 26. 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 29 (1:08) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-5-ILL 34 (0:34) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout ILL
1-10-ILL 44 (0:27) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 28-Jorge Holloway . incomplete, intended for 87-David Hacker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
2-10-ILL 44 (0:24) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 38 for 19 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout ILL
1-10-NEB 38 (0:03) 14-Kevin Simpson 56 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 10 ILL 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (15:00) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-ILL 31 (14:18) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-ILL 36 (13:42) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-ILL 37 (12:58) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 53-James Johnson . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-9-ILL 37 (12:55) 31-Robert Yoder ran to ILL 36 for -1 yards. Tackle by 45-Felix Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
4-9-ILL 36 (12:12) 5-Edward Fitch punts 44 yards to NEB 19. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 19 (12:05) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-NEB 29 (11:26) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-John Malley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-4-NEB 36 (10:40) 5-David Varela pass complete to 41-Ronald Ellis to NEB 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-1-NEB 38 (10:03) 5-David Varela pass complete to 24-Richard Fitzgerald to NEB 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-NEB 44 (9:17) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell . Great move by 80-Robert Sampson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-NEB 47 (8:42) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 49-John Malley . incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-7-NEB 47 (8:37) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-4-NEB 50 (8:04) 14-Charles Stern punts 40 yards to ILL 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 10 (7:55) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 39-Carlos Russell . incomplete, intended for 87-David Hacker .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-ILL 10 (7:52) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-6-ILL 14 (7:08) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega . Great move by 81-Michael Mitchell to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-ILL 22 (6:28) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 39-Carlos Russell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-12-ILL 20 (5:43) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to ILL 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-7-ILL 25 (5:00) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to ILL 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-David Vega .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-3-ILL 30 (4:18) 5-Edward Fitch punts 47 yards to NEB 24. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 24 (4:11) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Shane Santiago .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-NEB 24 (4:07) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-NEB 31 (3:29) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-2-NEB 31 (2:48) 14-Charles Stern punts 52 yards to ILL 17. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 17 (2:41) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 9 for -8 yards ( 50-John Snell )
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-18-ILL 9 (1:56) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-14-ILL 13 (1:14) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 4 for -9 yards ( 90-Peter Paradis ). Sack allowed by 73-Leo Bury .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-23-ILL 4 (0:34) 5-Edward Fitch punts 53 yards to NEB 43. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Chad Walker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 43 (0:26) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to NEB 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of third quarter.
2-11-NEB 42 (15:00) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 45 for 13 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 45 (14:25) 5-David Varela ran to ILL 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
2-1-ILL 36 (13:40) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-John Malley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-ILL 34 (12:58) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-8-ILL 32 (12:25) PENALTY - False Start (NEB 24-Richard Fitzgerald)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-13-ILL 37 (12:25) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 86-Shane Santiago .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-13-ILL 37 (12:23) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-13-ILL 37 (12:20) 18-Ronald Davis 54 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 13 ILL 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:16) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (12:16) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 56-Alexander Ford)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-20-ILL 15 (12:13) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-20-ILL 15 (12:09) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 53-James Johnson . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-20-ILL 15 (12:05) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
4-16-ILL 19 (11:23) 5-Edward Fitch punts 46 yards to NEB 35. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 35 (11:17) 5-David Varela sacked at NEB 25 for -9 yards ( 61-Stephen Garvin ). Sack allowed by 56-Lance Cox .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-19-NEB 25 (10:37) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to NEB 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-15-NEB 30 (10:04) 5-David Varela pass complete to 86-Shane Santiago to NEB 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Billie Massey . NEB 41-Ronald Ellis was injured on the play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ILL 36-Billie Massey)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 36 (10:00) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-John Malley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-6-NEB 40 (9:22) 81-Travis Silva ran to NEB 37 for -3 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack . 84-Brian Landeros was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-9-NEB 37 (8:47) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to NEB 34 for -3 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-12-NEB 34 (8:04) 14-Charles Stern punts 65 yards to ILL 1.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 1 (7:53) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Dale Hancock .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-ILL 1 (7:14) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 2 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-ILL 2 (6:41) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 87-David Hacker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-9-ILL 2 (6:37) 5-Edward Fitch punts 47 yards to ILL 49. 80-Robert Sampson to ILL 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 62-Brian Potter .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 41 (6:29) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Philip Edgington .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-11-ILL 42 (5:49) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-7-ILL 38 (5:03) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to ILL 30 for 8 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 30 (4:18) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-8-ILL 27 (3:39) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to ILL 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Robert Montijo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-6-ILL 25 (2:55) 41-Ronald Ellis ran to ILL 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget . NEB 56-Lance Cox was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-ILL 20 (2:19) 18-Ronald Davis 37 yard field goal is GOOD. NEB 16 ILL 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:16) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (2:16) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 87-David Hacker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-ILL 25 (2:14) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-10-ILL 25 (2:10) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to ILL 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeremy Clinton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-2-ILL 33 (2:00) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 88-Ryan Aiello to ILL 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
1-10-ILL 43 (1:54) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker . NEB 55-Gary Bell was injured on the play. NEB 98-Jeremy Clinton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
2-4-ILL 49 (1:50) 17-David Vaughan ran to NEB 42 for 9 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 Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
1-10-NEB 42 (1:43) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden . NEB 50-John Snell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-8-NEB 40 (1:23) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 42-Donald Baker . incomplete, intended for 39-David Fuller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-8-NEB 40 (1:18) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 31-Robert Yoder to NEB 29 for 10 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 29 (1:13) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to NEB 11 for 18 yards. Tackle by 58-Dale Hancock . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 56-Alexander Ford)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-20-NEB 39 (1:08) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 42-Donald Baker . incomplete, intended for 16-Eddie Rife .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-20-NEB 39 (1:04) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to NEB 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 51-Joseph Borden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-20-NEB 40 (0:39) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to NEB 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Guy Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-12-NEB 31 (0:16) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 31-Robert Yoder to NEB 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Guy Miller . 31-Robert Yoder breaks down the CB. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 30 (0:13) 5-David Varela kneeled down to NEB 30 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.