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Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talk before a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with the media following his team’s 31-24 overtime loss to Illinois. The game was the first time that Nebraska opened Big Ten Conference play at home since 2017
The loss dropped the Huskers record in Big Ten openers to 6-8 overall. Since joining the conference, they have also been 3-3 against the Illini in Big Ten openers.
The game also celebrated Memorial Stadium’s 400th consecutive sellout, which started on Nov. 3, 1962, against Missouri. The Husker’s record during the sellout streak is 324-76, with a 2-2 record at home in overtime games.
Nebraska’s record drops to 3-1 on the season with the loss. Next weekend, they will travel to West Lafayette to face the Purdue Boilermakers. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT, and the game can be seen on Peacock.
Find comments from Matt Rhule and Illinois head coach Bret Bielema below.
Matt Rhule on Illinois’ game plan
Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with officials after an interception during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Bret Bielema on the win
Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini flags are waved after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
“I’m very excited for our players, our coaches, and our fan base. To take part in something like tonight, you have two ranked teams playing on a Friday night on national TV, and it played out like that. I…
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Publish date : 2024-09-21 10:15:00
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