Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads No. 24 Illinois to 31-24 OT win over No. 22 Nebraska
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates after a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Bonnie Ryan]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime, to give No. 24 Illinois a 31-24 win over No. 22 Nebraska. The Illini are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten and have beaten two ranked opponents in the same season for the first time since 2007. They beat the Cornhuskers a third straight time in Lincoln and spoiled the celebration of their 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska has dropped 25 straight games to Top 25 teams since 2016.
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Nebraska wide receiver Janiran Bonner (16) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)
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