Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson is “day-to-day,” according to interim coach Mickey Joseph, after Thompson’s throwing hand went numb during a 26-9 loss to Illinois.
On Thompson’s final play Saturday — which resulted in an interception — he was hit as he threw by multiple Illini players, landing on his throwing forearm.
“He got jammed on the elbow and I think it kind of hit the nerve, and he couldn’t feel his fingers,” Joseph said. “His hand was numb.”
It’s not the first time Thompson left a game this season. He’s missed snaps in wins over Indiana and Rutgers and a loss to Oklahoma. Like the OU game, Thompson did not return after he exited.
Backups Logan Smothers (two possessions) and Chubba Purdy (six) were not successful. Their eight possessions produced zero points and just 34 total yards. NU produced 214 yards and nine points with Thompson.
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Photos: The sights from Illinois vs. Nebraska
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph calls out to his players on the field during the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph shouts to his players on the field in the third quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The crowd holds up a large “Go Big Red” banner at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Nebraska’s Alante Brown (4) is tripped up by Illinois’ Sydney Brown (30) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Jartavius Martin (21) grabs a pass out of bounds as Calvin Hart Jr. (5) defends Nebraska’s Chancellor Brewington (82) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska huddles up before kickoff against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Fans dressed as a scarecrow and Winnie the Pooh watch as Nebraska and Illinois play on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
A drum major and a baton twirler perform during the Illinois game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito throws a pass against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Kendall Smith (7) blocks a pass intended for Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek (83) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema checks on an injured player during the game against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) looks for an open receiver against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Quinton Newsome (6) holds up a recovered fumble in the third quarter against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska band performs during the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek (83) reacts as he watches the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
A skydiver from the Air Force skydiving team flies into Memorial Stadium before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday.
Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) tackles Illinois’ wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska wide receiver Brody Belt (32) is hit by Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) and Illinois defensive back Kendall Smith (7) to break up a pass on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska football team runs onto the field before the game against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Chubba Purdy (left) hands the ball to Anthony Grant against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
A skydiver from the Air Force skydiving team carries a Husker flag into Memorial Stadium ahead of the Illinois-Nebraska game Saturday.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph talks to a referee on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
LaShell Nelson watches warmups before the Illinois-Nebraska game Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nelson is the first Black woman to serve as a football official for the Big Ten Conference.
A skydiver from the Air Force skydiving team flies toward the landing zone inside Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Nebraska’s Casey Thompson stands on the sidelines after suffering an injury against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
A skydiver from the Air Force skydiving team flies into Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Nebraska’s Ernest Hausmann (15) tackles Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower (7) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back DeShon Singleton (9) walks off the field after Illinois’ 26-9 win on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) recovers a ball fumbled by Illinois’ wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Fans take in the fourth quarter of the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy (6) reacts as Nebraska’s tight end Chancellor Brewington (82) is flagged for a penalty against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Jer’Zhan Newton picks up the fumble after Nebraska’s Anthony Grant dropped the ball on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back walks off the field after Illinois’ 26-9 win on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy (6) throws the ball before being hit by Illinois’ linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) and Nebraska’s defensive end Garrett Nelson (44) celebrate after recovering an Illinois fumble on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois huddles up before kickoff against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim defensive coordinator Bill Busch on the sidelines in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (center) finds space to make a run against Illinois in the first quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Myles Farmer (8) tackles Illinois’ Chase Brown in the second quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph greets players as they run off the field in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Jartavius Martin (21) trips up Nebraska’s Chancellor Brewington (82) in the third quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive line coach Mike Dawson talks to players during a timeout on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph (center) is escorted off the field following the Huskers’ loss to Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Javin Wright (33) watches as the final minute winds down in Saturday’s loss to Illinois at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford (23) throws the bones after sacking Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tight end Travis Vokolek (83) celebrates after scoring against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Isaac Gifford (23) sacks Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tight end Chancellor Brewington (82) catches a pass and beats Illinois’ defensive back Tahveon Nicholson (10) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford (23) sacks Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tight end Travis Vokolek (83) breaks a tackle to score a touchdown against Omaha on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tight end Travis Vokolek (83) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tight end Chancellor Brewington (82) is tackled by Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Casey Thompson sits on the ground injured against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
An injured Anthony Grant (10) is slow to get up as he is helped by teammate Travis Vokolek against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Sydney Brown (right) catches an interception thrown by Casey Thompson on the second-quarter play that knocked the Husker quarterback out of the game.
Nebraska’s Casey Thompson walks off the field injured as interim head coach Mickey Joseph looks on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Tommy DeVito drops back to pass against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Casey Thompson is hit in the second quarter by an Illinois defender. Thompson was injured on the play and missed the rest of the game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Isaiah Williams scores the first touchdown of the game against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Isaac Gifford (23) sacks Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek (83) escapes a tackle attempt by Illinois’ Sydney Brown (30) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Isaac Gifford (23) celebrates after sacking Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (not pictured) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) throws under pressure from Illinois defenders on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois’ Chase Brown (2) is brought down by the combined efforts of Nebraska’s Jimari Butler (10), Luke Reimer (28), and Jake Appleget (15) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (far left) looks down field for an open man while pressured by the Nebraska defense on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek (83) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
A Nebraska football flag flies near Memorial Stadium before the Illinois game against Nebraska on Saturday.
Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) walks into the stadium before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Mickey Joseph shakes hands with a fan before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Raymonda Callahan, the mother of Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer, holds Tryvion Palmer before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Rick Hanus poses for a photo before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska mascot Herbie raises his fist before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Mike Hernandez shows off a custom-made mask before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Mike Hernandez (left) and Rodney Paz (right) pose for a photo before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
Eliam Bryson throws burger patties on the grill near Memorial Stadium before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday.
Volunteer campaigners carry signs for Robert Borer before the Illinois-0Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
A grill throws up smoke as fans walk past before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
Fans walk before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Chris Kingsley takes a break on the ground before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph adjusts his sunglasses during the Unity Walk before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Tiny Tim, a 3-year-old dog, is held up by owner John Bender from Monument, Colo., so they can give high-fives before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Dillon DeWitt of Dwight carries his brother, Brevin DeWitt, 7, over his shoulder before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans Rodney Paz from Denver (first left) and Mike Hernandez (left) from Phoenix wear painted masks before the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday near Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Eteva Mauga-Clements enters Memorial Stadium during the Unity Walk before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph exits the bus wearing a purple suit before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans cross the stadium bridge from the North Bottoms before the Illinois game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts (right) talks with Dominic Raiola before the Illinois game Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Stephon Wynn (left) and Devin Drew tackle Illinois’ Tommy DeVito in the second half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek (83) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph walks the sideline on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Ru’Quan Buckley holds the American flag as the team enters the field to play Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska recruits, including Dylan Raiola (center) and Dayton (right), stand at midfield before the Illinois game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Illinois defense blocks the extra-point kick by Nebraska’s Chase Contreraz in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Marques Buford (right) tackles Illinois’ Chase Brown in the third quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Anthony Grant (10) runs the ball during the third quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Trey Palmer drops a pass against Illinois in the first quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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