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“I Didn’t Script It” — Illinois’ Bret Bielema Unbothered by Nebraska Game Going to Overtime

After almost 13 years, the Fighting Illini have managed to reach 4-0, thanks to a 31-24 overtime win that left football fans on the edge of their seats. Head coach Bret Bielema, however, remained unfazed, despite having the plan to wrap it all up before the fourth quarter.

Yahoo! Sports · 4h

What Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and Illinois coach Bret Bielema said after the Illini upset the Huskers

This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: What Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and Illinois coach Bret Bielema said after the Illini upset the Huskers No. 24 Illinois is off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2011 after defeating No. 22 Nebraska in Lincoln, 31–24.

Chicago Sun-Times · 9h

Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 (OT): No. 24 Illini come through with breakthrough 'W,' their biggest since 2022

Look out, people — Illinois has itself a football team.

Illinois, Nebraska

Chicago Tribune · 2d

No. 24 Illinois hits the road against No. 22 Nebraska in a Big Ten opener matching unbeaten teams

Nebraska beat Illinois 20-7 in Champaign last year, ending a three-game losing streak in the series. Illini coach Bret Bielema said he noticed pep in his players’ steps this week.

Writing Illini · 2h

Illinois football beating Nebraska changes expectations and possibilities for 2024

Illinois football has undoubtedly seen a massive resurgence under the leadership of Bret Bielema. When Bielema took over in December 2020, this program was flou

Yahoo! Sports · 23h

Game day preview | No. 24 Illinois at No. 22 Nebraska; 7 p.m., Friday

Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's Big Ten opener against the Cornhuskers ahead of Friday's 7 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Fox, WDWS 1400-AM, WDWS 93.9-FM, WHMS 97.5-FM): Sending Ethan Moczulski out to attempt a 59-yard field goal at the end of the first half of last Saturday's game against Central Michigan was an easy call for Bret Bielema.

SB Nation on MSN3h

Bielema and the Illini keep proving people wrong

He threw for 297 yards and 3 touchdowns against an Illini defense that gave up 26 points in its first three games. He made ...

The News-Gazette2h

Can't Wait For Saturday | The 4-0 start for Illinois football is no fluke

Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, ...

Kirk Herbstreit Sends Strong Message After Illinois' Upset Win Against Nebraska

The Illini entered as a 9.5-point underdog and forced overtime with a fourth-quarter touchdown. Illinois scored on its ...

Illinois' Bret Bielema Searching For "Teachable" Moments After Central Michigan Win

The Illinois football program has everything going in its favor. They are 3-0 for the first time since 2011. They are ranked ...

Columbus Telegram9h

Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's overtime loss to Illinois

In Friday night's Big Ten showdown between the No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers and No. 24 Illinois Illini, neither fanbase is ...

The News-Gazette1d

Can't Wait For Saturday | I've got a feeling ... it's going to be a winning night in Lincoln for Bielema's team

Can't Wait For Saturday | I've got a feeling ... it's going to be a winning night in Lincoln for Bielema's team Bob Asmussen ...

Behind QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois Improves To 4-0 After Win At Nebraska

The Illinois Fighting Illini had already proven they can win at home. On Friday, they showed they can win on the road. The No. 24 Illini defeated No. 22 Nebra ...

Sporting News on MSN2d

B1G Network analyst calls 2024 Illinois “most complete” Bret Bielema team

Illinois football is off to a great start in 2024, going 3-0 and earning a top-25 victory in week two when they took down the ...

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