Lee throws 3 TDs, Nebraska rolls past Illinois 28-6

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When Nebraska ended its nonconference schedule with a loss to Northern Illinois, it didn't just drop the Cornhuskers to 1-2. It also served as an early turning point in the season and cost athletic director Shawn Eichorst his job. Life in the Big Ten has been much easier. Last week, the Cornhuskers pulled out a back-and-forth victory against Rutgers. But on Friday, they were in total control. Entering the matchup, Tanner Lee led the FBS with nine interceptions and was held to 109 yards by the Scarlet Knights. Against Illinois, he threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead Nebraska to a 28-6 win. "I think it's coaching," Lee said. "The looks we were expecting the looks we got, the plays we were running were things we practiced all week at practice. . I'm glad that we got into a rhythm there.