No. 24 Illinois pulled off a 31-24 upset win over Nebraska in overtime, spoiling the party as Lincoln celebrated the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. It's Illinois' first time beating two Top 25 opponents in a season since 2007.

Luke Altmyer's fourth touchdown pass of the night, a 4-yarder to Pat Bryant in overtime, led Illinois to a 31-24 win over No. 22 Nebraska on Friday in Lincoln. Illinois (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) started overtime with a 21-yard run by Kaden Feagin.

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

Nebraska finished 40 yards short of a first down in overtime. It looked tired. It missed the chance to announce its return as a contender.

No. 24 Illinois pounded the rock when it mattered most and spoiled the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium with an overtime win over No. 22 Nebraska.

They could have shown that they were a different kind of Nebraska football team than people were used to seeing in the last decade. They failed to deliver.As I mentioned in my preview, this felt like a game it had potential for another classic Nebraska cursed game.

Nebraska vs. Illinois betting odds, lines, spread. Spread favorite: Nebraska (-7.5) Moneyline: Nebraska (-329), Illinois (+255) Total: 42.5 points; Odds courtesy of BetMGM. Nebras

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