No. 24 Illinois Upsets No. 22 Nebraska 31-24 in Overtime Thriller in Lincoln

Sep 21, 2024, 03:41 AM

Illinois, ranked No. 24, secured a thrilling overtime victory against No. 22 Nebraska, winning 31-24. The game saw Illinois' quarterback Luke Altmyer connecting with Pat Bryant for a touchdown in overtime. Illinois' defense played a crucial role, with a game-winning sack on Nebraska's Dylan Raiola. This victory keeps Illinois unbeaten with a 4-0 record. Nebraska, on the other hand, continues to struggle in close games, now 1-6 in one-score games under coach Matt Rhule. The Illini's defense has shown significant improvement, allowing only 50 points in four games compared to 29.4 points per game last season. Illinois was a +295 underdog in the game held in Lincoln.