Three weeks into the season, half of the Big Ten’s defenses are under aerial attack.

Six of the conference’s teams are allowing 250 or more yards passing a game.

Nebraska gave up big yards in a 41-21 loss to UCLA. Coach Bo Pelini said his defense looked good at times. But they gave up big yardage in the decisive third quarter.

Illinois coach Tim Beckman says his team failed to pressure Washington quarterback Keith Price in a 34-24 loss. Price threw for 342 yards.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald’s team is giving up 319 yards a game. He says he hopes weak defenses don’t mean an offensive explosion is ahead in conference play.