Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 OT Postgame

GBR · 2024-09-21T00:35:23-0500

LoveLovie said:
So after watching highlights, I think that McCray "Stick em" catch was easily one of the most important plays of the night. I mean wow we have the unreal interception in the endzone, the fridge moment, and the three sacks in overtime, but talk about putting us in a position to go for it, and then later score to tie late in the 3rd.

Dude the catch was maybe the greatest "4-5 yard catch that didn't make a first down" haha. Unreal

Saturdaze · 2024-09-21T00:37:49-0500

EyeoftheIllini said:
Yep, in large part because of the runs early in the game that everyone bitches about.

But they didn’t run early like usual which is why imo it was a better game call.

Saturdaze · 2024-09-21T00:40:49-0500

zsounds said:
Video highlight compilations - 2024 season (Nebraska game added)

I have created a playlist of Youtube highlight clips from this season. The page is better suited for laptop/desktop screens. Click any highlight instance on the left menu to see the clip. I will continue to update this after Illini games this season.

Passing Touchdowns (10)
Rushing Touchdowns (4)
Interceptions (7)
Sacks (6)
Forced Fumbles (6)
Key Passes (15)
Key Rushes (17)
Field Goals (7)

Dude this is awesome - you need to to start a new thread with this because this is going to be lost buried in a 30 page post game thread otherwise.

Snoopy · 2024-09-21T00:50:06-0500

For the first time in years the starters can go to sideline and their backups look like they belong on the field for a power 5 team. Special teams have really been turned around.

lstewart53x3 · 2024-09-21T00:55:31-0500

Never been so happy to be so wrong on my prediction coming into the game.

Happy for McCray. He’s had a tough couple of seasons due to injury and a slow start this year. A couple of grown man runs tonight + the huge one handed catch.

8+ wins is now on the table.

DB11Headband · 2024-09-21T01:12:12-0500

The DB household is still full on celebrating this one.

Cherish these. Bret has this program up and running.

SampsonRelpenk · 2024-09-21T01:19:23-0500

both coordinators called a great game and their players followed through.

SampsonRelpenk · 2024-09-21T01:26:03-0500

I’m just so proud of that performance. Go Illini!

Mr. Roberts · 2024-09-21T01:38:41-0500

I am in Iceland and just got up and saw the score. Holy Moley!

RabidDawgClassic · 2024-09-21T02:06:45-0500

Nebraska Sellout Streak. The 50s Magic

Game 50 - W
Game 100 - W
Game 150 - W
Game 200 - W
Game 250 - W
Game 300 - W
Game 350 - W
Game 400 - L (oooh… so sad)

Genesis · 2024-09-21T02:14:30-0500

GBR said:
But ultimately.... You guys so out coached us especially on offense.

That was the worst effort by our defense in 15ish games

We didn't know we had it in us. You just ran into a team that pulled everything together at the right time. You're good. You will win a majority of the rest of your games.

Genesis · 2024-09-21T02:22:35-0500

This turned out as I hoped. Lunney, and Henry, kept some key plays in the bag until they pulled them out late in the game. They worked to perfection.

Genesis · 2024-09-21T02:28:30-0500

This went as I had hoped. Both Lunney and Henry held certain plays until just the right time. It's what I hoped for but figured I'd never get to see it executed so perfectly.

Orange Roughy · 2024-09-21T02:37:50-0500

Thanos · 2024-09-21T03:28:43-0500

Pat Bryant is my favorite player this year! What a wonderful representative for the Illini. Love that kid.

therealmiket86 · 2024-09-21T05:23:08-0500

IllinoisssssssVarsity said:
The no call on the late hit was the make up call for no facemask on altmeyer before the half.

If they call that facemask, we run out the clock and go into halftime tied at worse. No overtime.

It wasn’t a smart play but it was also a flop.

therealmiket86 · 2024-09-21T05:26:03-0500

Indy Illini Fan said:
He looked like a freshman tonight … Missed that TE for the TD …

OT execution … AWFUL …

He’s good but he ain’t great … Not yet …

Give him a couple years …

You can’t deny his talent but he is needs to take care of the ball. Several throws should’ve been picked but our guys had fallen down. Going forward he will see a ton of pressure

therealmiket86 · 2024-09-21T05:27:40-0500

Oldskoolkoach said:
This game is HUUUUUUGE for recruiting! Nationally televised game in a top 25 matchup when nobody else was playing. Well, except HS kids across the country...

It’s good to have a nationally televised game and showcase a balanced offense. I’m tired of people talking about Beliema ball acting like we run the ball 50 times a game