CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Huskers (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) remained undefeated in conference play with a big win over Illinois (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) on the road Friday night. Twitter had some thoughts throughout.
Larry the Cable Guy with the subtlest of subtle hints.
Shaved my goatee off for the first time since 1994! Don't worry it was just for a few weeks. You like, yes or no? I myself am debating. pic.twitter.com/iV1i720PqM
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) September 29, 2017
Former Husker Josh Mitchell with a very accurate depiction of wideout De’Mornay Pierson-El following his 45-yard touchdown.
. @DontPunt_15 pic.twitter.com/E3dTMIfdJo
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) September 30, 2017
Two things. First, I will love on anything that is Friends-related. Second, yeah, pretty much.
https://twitter.com/RealEricJay/status/913926990985519104
Jay bringing some heat.
Illinois is hot garbage!!!
— Jay Foreman (@foreman5644) September 30, 2017
Your weekly Faux take on the Nebraska defense after Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch broke five Husker arm tackles to pick up 20 yards.
you are allowed to tackle the person with the ball
— Faux Pelini (@FauxPelini) September 30, 2017
#SaveTheCamera.
@aaron_babcock Nice play action!!! #savethecamera pic.twitter.com/fkdAS6usQw
— To The Moon Studios (@tothemoonstudio) September 30, 2017
On Lee’s only questionable throw of the night, his tight end, Tyler Hoppes, broke up what was a surefire interception from Illinois while falling down.
Give Tyler Hoppes a blackshirt.
— Brett Baker (@BrettSBaker) September 30, 2017
I am all here for ball boys taunting opposing players after said players get stiff-armed into oblivion.
Is the Dab still back? @BarstoolBigCat #huskers pic.twitter.com/izdSiqBMdg
— Chris Shives (@ChrisShives) September 30, 2017
Breaking news out of Lincoln, interim athletic director Dave Rimington has decided to extend head coach Mike Riley through 2032 after watching the Nebraska-Illinois game.
If this Nebraska-Illinois game has taught me anything it’s that it’s probably time for another Mike Riley extension.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 30, 2017
Narrator: “They were, in fact, ready.”
Them boyz ready!!!!!! https://t.co/CKK3ToEJJ1
— Chris Jones (@Joneschosen1) September 29, 2017
Bonus
This wasn’t from the game, but it started circulating after the Huskers took their first lead of the game. The Nebraska family lost an important member this week. I didn’t know Brian but I’ve seen just an outpouring of love towards him and the family he leaves behind and know he’s going to be missed.
WIN.
THE.
DAMN.
GAME. #Huskers— Brian Towle (@BrianRTowle) September 17, 2016
Hope you're liking this first half up there somewhere @BrianRTowle.
— James Stevenson (@JamesStevenson) September 30, 2017
Derek is a newbie on the Hail Varsity staff covering Husker athletics. In college, he was best known as ‘that guy from Twitter.’ He has covered a Sugar Bowl, a tennis national championship and almost everything in between (except an NCAA men’s basketball tournament game… *tears*). In his spare time, he can be found arguing with literally anyone about sports.