{
  "id": 18642925,
  "title": "Collin Dixon’s 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/collin-dixons-2-td-catches-help-illinois-become-bowl-eligible-with-24",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T05:10:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/07/collin-dixons-2-td-catches-help-illinois-become-bowl-eligible-with-24-13-victory-over-nebraska"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — In a thrilling 24-13 victory over Nebraska, Illinois claimed bowl eligibility with Collin Dixon leading the charge, catching two touchdown passes, including a record-breaking one. Dixon's impressive performance soared his season total to 12 receiving touchdowns, breaking the Illini's all-time single-season record by two. Houser, who threw three touchdowns, successfully navigated a trick play to set up the game-winning score. Nebraska's John Hohl missed crucial field goals, while Nebraska's Jamal Rule contributed with 69 rushing yards. Nebraska's loss extends their losing streak to four games.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Illinois defeats Nebraska 24-13, securing bowl eligibility",
    "Collin Dixon catches 2 TD passes, including a record-breaking one",
    "Collin Dixon's season total reaches 12 receiving touchdowns"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}