2021-22 College Football Opening Game: Nebraska vs. Illinois August 26, 2021 by Marc Jerbs

On Saturday, the 2021-22 College Football will officially start with five games and the opening match will feature Nebraska and Illinois.

Kick-off is set 1:00PM EDT at the Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska have lost their season opener in two of their last three seasons under coach Scott Frost.

QB Adrian Martinez was tasked with a huge pressure to deliver an opening season game for the Cornhuskers.

Illinois demolished Nebraska in their last season's matchup, 41-23.

QB Brandon Peters will lead his team anew when they face Nebraska this Saturday.

It is a new beginning of the Illinois college football team as they will start the season with new coach Bret Bielema.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed Nebraska as the favorites to win over Illinois on Saturday's opening game of the 2021-22 College Football season.