Clash of Titans: Can Underdog Nebraska Topple Illinois in Saturday’s High-Stakes Showdown?

Get ready, basketball fans—the Big Ten is dropping a doubleheader this Saturday, December 13, and it’s bound to be a rollercoaster of hoops drama streaming live on Peacock. The hardwood lights up at 2:00 PM ET with Marquette facing off against the sixth-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, followed by a mid-afternoon clash at 4:00 PM ET where No. 23 Nebraska battles No. 13 Illinois. The stakes couldn’t be higher, the intensity undeniable, and the chance to catch it all without leaving your couch? Well, that’s just icing on the cake. Curious how to tune in and stay plugged into every buzzer-beater and slam dunk this season? You’re in the right place. LEARN MORE

This Saturday, December 13, features a thrilling Big Ten men’s basketball doubleheader on Peacock. The action tips off at 2:00 PM ET when the Marquette Golden Eagles take on the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers. Then, at 4:00 PM, it’s No. 23 Nebraska vs No. 13 Illinois.

See below for more information on how to live stream both games and find out how you can follow all of the college basketball excitement this season on Peacock.

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Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10

Arizona took over the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday, a reward for a perfect start to the season that includes a quartet of wins against ranked foes, including a lopsided victory over Auburn last weekend.

Nebraska:

The Cornhuskers improved to 10-0 with a dominant 90-60 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday night, matching their best start in program history. Senior forward Rienk Mast led Nebraska with 17 points and 10 rebounds. He was one of five players to finish in double figures.

Redshirt freshman Braden Frager finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Junior forwards Pryce Sandfort and Berke Buyuktuncel each scored 14 points, while senior guard Sam Hoiberg added 12.

Illinois:

Illinois defeated Ohio State 88-80 on Tuesday night in the team’s second straight win. Freshman guard Keaton Wagler led the way for the Fighting Illini, scoring a career-high 23 points. Freshman forward David Mirkovic finished with 22 points and 9 rebounds. This was his ninth time scoring in double figures this season.

Junior guard Andrej Stojakovic added 17 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist, making 7-of-7 from the free throw line.

How to watch Nebraska vs Illinois:

When: Saturday, December 13
Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Time: 4:00 PM ET

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Marquette vs No. 6 Purdue – 2:00 PM ET on Peacock

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