Huskers Down One Man for Top-25 Matchup Against Illinois

Introduction

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be without one of their key players when they take on the No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Senior wide receiver Alante Brown was suspended for the game by head coach Scott Frost following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence on Sunday.

Brown is the Huskers' leading receiver with 22 catches for 344 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Impact of Brown's Absence

Brown's absence will be a significant blow to the Huskers' offense, which is already struggling to find its footing.

The Huskers are averaging just 17.0 points per game this season, which ranks 12th in the Big Ten.

Without Brown, the Huskers will likely rely more heavily on senior wide receiver Samori Toure and junior wide receiver Omar Manning.

Outlook for the Game

Despite Brown's absence, the Huskers are still a slight favorite to win the game against Illinois.

The Huskers have a 7-3 record at home this season, and they have won their last four games against the Fighting Illini.

However, the Fighting Illini are a tough opponent, and they will be looking to make a statement against a ranked team.

Conclusion

The Huskers will need to play their best game of the season to win without Brown.

The Fighting Illini are a talented team, and they will be looking to take advantage of the Huskers' depleted receiving corps.

The game is expected to be close, and it could come down to the final play.