Nebraska football continues to receive good news. The team learned that they have moved up in the rankings according to the latest edition of the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Huskers moved from No. 24 to No. 22 in the week three poll. This is Nebraska‘s highest ranking since late November 2016, when they were No. 16.

Nebraska is now preparing for its Big Ten opener against Illinois. After being the first school out last week, there had been expectations that the Fighting Illini would move into the Top 25.

That expectation did not come to fruition, as Illinois remains the first team out of the Top 25. Kickoff on Friday is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on Fox.

Schools Dropped Out:

No. 18 Arizona; No. 22 Washington;

Others Receiving Votes:

Illinois 75; Washington State 38; Arizona 37; Northern Illinois 34; Syracuse 32; UCF 27; Pittsburgh 17; Iowa 17; Boise State 17; Arizona State 15; North Carolina 14; North Carolina State 12; California 10; Indiana 7; Michigan State 6; Liberty 6; Boston College 6; BYU 3; Washington 2; Toledo 1; South Florida 1; San Jose State 1; James Madison 1;

This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska football moves up in latest US LBM Coaches Poll