Nebraska enters Big Ten play with swagger and confidence not seen in years.
Illinois vs. Nebraska on Friday is set to be an exciting clash in the Big Ten Conference. Both head coaches, Matt Rhule of Nebraska and Bret Bielema of Illinois have deep respect for each other and are preparing their teams accordingly.
Matt Rhule emphasized the importance of discipline and mental toughness, stating, "Every game in the Big Ten is a challenge, and we have to bring our best effort. Our guys need to be ready to handle the pressure and execute our game plan effectively."
On the other side, Bret Bielema highlighted the challenges of playing at Nebraska, at night in front of a raucous crowd: "It will be a challenging environment."
Both teams will learn a lot about themselves under the lights Friday night.
