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    Illinois vs Nebraska Final Score, Highlights: Illini Win in Overtime

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    Luke Altmyer’s fourth touchdown pass of the night, a 4-yarder 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) opened overtime 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) started its overtime drive with a false-start penalty, and things only got worse for the Cornhuskers. Dylan Raiola recorded two sacks, completed a pass and then was sacked on fourth-and-29 to end the game.

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

    Raiola finished 23 of 35 for 284 yards with three touchdown passes and one interception. Isaiah Neyor had four receptions for 90 yards and two scores, and Jahmal Banks hauled in seven passes for 81 yards. Dante Dowdell ran 20 times for 72 yards.

    Both teams had chances to equalize late in the fourth quarter.

    The Cornhuskers’ Ceyair Wright forced a fumble when he tackled 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 the ball far to the right on a field goal attempt from 39 yards.

    The Fighting Illini were helped by a key play in the second quarter that was called a Cornhuskers touchdown for the first time on the field. After a review, Torrie Cox Jr. had his arm between Neyor and the ball and stole the ball in the end zone, maintaining possession with the only interception for either team on the night.

    Nebraska senior defender Tommi Hill was forced off the field in the first half due to a head injury.

    Despite the loss, it was a historic game for Nebraska, marking the school’s 400th consecutive sold-out game, an NCAA record.

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