Analyzing Thursday’s Illinois at Nebraska odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

An emotional John Cook took the mic Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after announcing his retirement as the head coach of Nebraska volleyball. Cook began by

Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced on Wednesday that after 32 years, 25 with the Cornhuskers, he is retiring. Here's more:

Nebraska women's volleyball coach John Cook retired Wednesday, and the school hired former player Dani Busboom Kelly to replace him.

The Big Ten men’s basketball season continues tonight with three games including Illinois (14-6, 6-4) in Lincoln to take on Nebraska (12-8, 2-7).

Nebraska football quarterback Dylan Raiola is officially on the board for the 2025 Heisman Trophy. According to Vegas Insider, Raiola is +5000 to win the Heisma

Nebraska will try to end its six-game slide when the Cornhuskers take on No. 18 Illinois. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

In addition to winning national titles in 2000, 2006, 2015 and 2017, Cook led the Cornhuskers to 12 NCAA semifinals, nine Big 12 titles and five Big Ten championships.

BOTTOM LINE: Purdue heads into the matchup against Nebraska after losing eight in a row. The Boilermakers have gone 6-6 in home games. Purdue gives up 74.4 points to opponents and has been outscored by 12.8 points per game.

The Nittany Lions are the Hotline’s early favorite to win the Big Ten after stealing DC Jim Knowles from Ohio State.

Dani Busboom Kelly’s salary with Nebraska volleyball includes base pay in Year 1 that's $300,000 more than her base pay was with Louisville volleyball