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Final score Illinois vs. Nebraska, highlights: Illini win in overtime

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Final score Illinois vs. Nebraska, highlights: Illini win in overtime

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Luke Altmyer's fourth touchdown pass of the night, a 4-yard pass to Pat Bryant in overtime, led Illinois to a 31-24 victory over No. 22 Nebraska on Friday in Lincoln.

Illinois (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) started the overtime period with a 21-yard run by Kaden Feagin. Altmyer then connected with Bryant in the right corner of the end zone.

Nebraska (3-1, 0-1) began its overtime drive with a false start penalty, and things only got worse for the Cornhuskers. Dylan Raiola took two sacks, completed a pass and was then sacked on fourth-and-29, ending the game.

Altmyer completed 21 of 27 passes for 215 yards. Bryant caught two touchdowns for 74 yards among his five passes. Tanner Arkin and offensive lineman Brandon Henderson each had a touchdown reception in the red zone, and Feagin led the Fighting Illini with 69 rushing yards on 12 carries.

Raiola completed 23 of 35 passes for 284 yards, three touchdown passes and one interception. Isaiah Neyor caught four passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns, and Jahmal Banks caught seven passes for 81 yards. Dante Dowdell ran 20 times for 72 yards.

Both teams had chances to break the tie late in the fourth quarter.

The Cornhuskers' Ceyair Wright forced a fumble while sacking Altmyer with 8:24 left, and teammate Mikai Gbayor recovered the ball at the Nebraska 38-yard line. The ensuing drive ended when Nebraska kicker John Hohl missed wide right on a 39-yard field goal attempt.

The Fighting Illini benefited from a key play in the second quarter that was initially ruled a Cornhuskers touchdown on the field. After a review, Torrie Cox Jr. had his arm between Neyor and the ball and grabbed the ball in the end zone, preserving possession and making it the only interception for either team that night.

Nebraska veteran defensive back Tommi Hill left the game in the first half due to an apparent head injury.

Despite the loss, it was a historic game for Nebraska as it was the 400th consecutive sold-out stadium, setting an NCAA record for the school.

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