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Illinois Was Outcoached vs. Nebraska – And It Won't Be the Last Time

Nebraska shot 51.6 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from deep, exposing Illinois defensively.
Illinois’ defense showed miscommunication and inconsistent effort throughout the game.
The Illini failed to decide whether they were switching or fighting through screens, leading to open threes for Sandfort.
Underwood’s in-game adjustments were slow and not consistently effective, according to the article.
The piece questions whether more aggressive double-teaming on Sandfort could have changed the outcome.
The author notes Illinois has the potential to be strong on defense but remains inconsistent this season.
The article highlights a key late game decision that may reflect on Underwood’s management.
Sandfort’s performance is singled out as a critical factor in Nebraska’s success.
The piece notes this loss is early in the season but could foreshadow more if trends don’t improve.
The article concludes by indicating Underwood is ready to switch things up, albeit belatedly.

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