LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - In a thrilling showdown at Memorial Stadium, No. 24 Illinois (4-0, 1-0) overcame No. 22 Nebraska (3-1, 0-1) with a 31-24 overtime victory, marking the first ranked matchup at the venue in over a decade.
The game was notable for its 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, but the Illini ultimately dampened the celebrations. Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer was instrumental in the win, completing 21 of 27 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns against a Nebraska defense that had been formidable in its previous three games.
Illinois showcased a balanced offensive attack, featuring three different ball carriers who each rushed for over 30 yards, led by Kaden Feagin with 12 carries for 69 yards.
Conversely, Nebraska struggled to establish a ground game, managing only 77 yards on 31 attempts against Illinois’ tough defensive line. However, the Huskers found some solace in the performance of freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who delivered his best showing of the season despite the.
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