Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 OT Postgame

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.

Saturdaze · 2024-09-21T01:25:37-0500

TheGMan said:
Gardner certainly made an interesting suit choice

At first I thought it was studio lighting.

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!

Saturdaze · 2024-09-21T01:43:58-0500

Mr. Roberts said:
I am in Iceland and just got up and saw the score. Holy Moley!

Now go watch the game. It’s worth it.

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.

BWBW · 2024-09-21T03:35:54-0500

Don't think I can pick just one favorite player, we have so many to be proud of. Love 'em all. :hailtotheorange:

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

Joel Goodson · 2024-09-21T06:21:19-0500

https://twitter.com/x/status/1837357428729623015

illiram · 2024-09-21T06:45:54-0500

We cannot stress enough the importance of an 8 day rest going into Happy Valley. This is all set up perfectly. I wish I had slept more but my brain is on overload!

Illini1977 · 2024-09-21T06:49:43-0500

Great win!

Still can’t believe people prefer the block I helmet over the slant Illinois. Slant Illinois all day for me

Joel Goodson · 2024-09-21T06:49:43-0500

https://twitter.com/x/status/1837337650086248828

Pikeillinifan · 2024-09-21T06:57:30-0500

Illini1977 said:
Great win!

Still can’t believe people prefer the block I helmet over the slant Illinois. Slant Illinois all day for me

I always hated the slant ILLINOIS until I saw it again this year. It needs to be back full time.

DeonThomas · 2024-09-21T07:04:40-0500

* A balanced and creative offense
* A solid and steady defense
* Superior special teams play
* Discipline and dependability (just 3 penalties for 20 yds. The CMU game was a blessing, giving us the chance to clean things up.)
* Offensive line absolutely had its best game of the year
* Our 4 RB's are capable and interchangeable. What a rotation!
* Defensive backfield is extremely deep and talented
* QB Altmyer hit 78% of his passes, with zero interceptions
* We finally have DEPTH up and down the roster!

Bielema is a program builder and a master program Director. He leaves no stone unturned.

Rooftop · 2024-09-21T07:06:21-0500

SkyysNotFalling said:
Am I the only one who thinks Raoila ain’t all that?

Yes