We big boyed them at the game's end and were better conditioned, still explosive.
Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 OT Postgame
We big boyed them at the game's end and were better conditioned, still explosive.
chiefini
- Rockford, Illinois
This is so much fun! Yesterday, a neighbor came over to our condo for an HOA board meeting. We don’t know each other very well yet, but he knew my husband was an Illini fan (might be because we have and Illini flag, welcome sign, and welcome mat on our front porch). He wore a red Nebraska t-shirt to troll my husband. I asked him if he’d like to place a wager on the game and give me the points. He was very cocky and said sure so we bet a beer. I’m going to be very happy accepting that beverage.
-L-L
-L-L
That sliver of a possibility...(playoffs)...is still alive! PSU is due some comeuppance from that 
show last year in BBall.
show last year in BBall.
Exactly what I was thinking of!
Yep, Loren was the only one who thought that.
You got a good team.
Penalties killed ya, and Raiola just needs a little more time.
Best of luck here on out.
i also i believe there was a "future of college football" title thrown out to Raiola in there, too100% that was supposed to be the story along with their QB being ordained as the next Mahomes. So awesome that we blew it all to hell
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I have to admit I agreed with Loren heading into the game. Needless to say, I’m very happy I was very wrong.
Cook
- Richmond, VA
Still a hard NO
I am SO happy for the young men on the team . . .
Your glasses seem to have an Orange tint...This is so much fun! Yesterday, a neighbor came over to our condo for an HOA board meeting. We don’t know each other very well yet, but he knew my husband was an Illini fan (might be because we have and Illini flag, welcome sign, and welcome mat on our front porch). He wore a red Nebraska t-shirt to troll my husband. I asked him if he’d like to place a wager on the game and give me the points. He was very cocky and said sure so we bet a beer. I’m going to be very happy accepting that beverage.
-n-robertgoulet
IL Board Resident Crooner
- Austin, TX
Not as enticing as #1 Texas vs #2 Georgia in Austin.
About as even of a game as you'll find.
Also, two end of game scenarios and two absolutely perfect blitzes were dialed up 
though, not gonna lie, i'd love to see more Valentine moving forward.
really good vibes to see McCray look this good; he's had a rough go of it and I hope he can stay healthy this season
I don't even care if we move up/down, I'm so ecstatic over this win that nothing is going to quell my enthusiasm! What a great great win!!!
I !!!!ing love Josh Whitman
Meanwhile over on Huskerboard ...
Great win, I'm hyped! One of the funnest games in a while.
i THOUGHT HE PLAYED A GREAT GAME, BIG TIME THROWS BUT, WAS RATTLED AT THE END DUE TO ILLINI D.Am I the only one who thinks Raoila ain’t all that?
Pruman!! we did it!!!!
ILLINIShox24
Orange Krush '04 & '05
Some stats from r/cfb https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/s/cQlhL0efhx
* Illinois is 4-0 for the first time since 2011.
* Bret Bielema started his Illinois tenure 6-8. He's gone 16-11 since.
* Nebraska hasn't scored in their last eight overtime games, dating back to 2014.
* Nebraska hasn't has a four-game winning streak since 2016.
* This is Illinois' first Big Ten opening win since 2021 (vs. Nebraska)
* This was one of four ranked vs. ranked matchups this week (#22 vs. #24)
* Nebraska is 1-6 in one-possession games over the last two seasons.
* And 3-19 in their last 22 one-possession games.
* Illinois has won four of their last five games against Nebraska.
* Illinois QB Luke Altmyer had his second career 4+ TD game.
* Bret Bielema has had the Illini ranked in two of the last three seasons. They were not ranked at all from 2012-2021.
* The soon-to-be 7 weeks that Illinois has been ranked over the last three years is more weeks ranked than they had from 2009-2021 combined.
* Nebraska had 1st & 10 at the Illinois 28 with 4:11 left in the 4th quarter. They did not score the rest of the game.
* Illinois lost the lead with 32 seconds left in the first quarter. They did not lead again until the end of the game.
* Illinois WR Pat Bryant has 20 catches for 304 yards and 6 TD so far this season.
* Orange teams were 1-1 tonight (Illinois won, Syracuse lost)
* Illinois is 4-0 for the first time since 2011.
* Bret Bielema started his Illinois tenure 6-8. He's gone 16-11 since.
* Nebraska hasn't scored in their last eight overtime games, dating back to 2014.
* Nebraska hasn't has a four-game winning streak since 2016.
* This is Illinois' first Big Ten opening win since 2021 (vs. Nebraska)
* This was one of four ranked vs. ranked matchups this week (#22 vs. #24)
* Nebraska is 1-6 in one-possession games over the last two seasons.
* And 3-19 in their last 22 one-possession games.
* Illinois has won four of their last five games against Nebraska.
* Illinois QB Luke Altmyer had his second career 4+ TD game.
* Bret Bielema has had the Illini ranked in two of the last three seasons. They were not ranked at all from 2012-2021.
* The soon-to-be 7 weeks that Illinois has been ranked over the last three years is more weeks ranked than they had from 2009-2021 combined.
* Nebraska had 1st & 10 at the Illinois 28 with 4:11 left in the 4th quarter. They did not score the rest of the game.
* Illinois lost the lead with 32 seconds left in the first quarter. They did not lead again until the end of the game.
* Illinois WR Pat Bryant has 20 catches for 304 yards and 6 TD so far this season.
* Orange teams were 1-1 tonight (Illinois won, Syracuse lost)