Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates while exiting the field after an overtime win over Nebraska in an NCAA ...

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates after a touchdown against Nebraska during Friday night’s 31-24 overtime win by ...

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Luke Altmyer looks to make a throw during Friday night’s Big Ten opener at Nebraska. The Illinois quarterback kept up his ...

Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson carries the ball as Illinois linebacker James Kreutz goes in for the tackle on Friday ...

Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (18) and tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrate after a touchdown during the first ...

No. 24 Illinois and No. 22 Nebraskas will open Big Ten play in front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium — the 400th ...

No. 24 Illinois and No. 22 Nebraskas will open Big Ten play in front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium — the 400th ...

No. 24 Illinois and No. 22 Nebraskas will open Big Ten play in front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium — the 400th ...

Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (18) and tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrate after a touchdown during the first ...