LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska football team took its first loss of the season on Friday, falling 31-24 to Illinois in overtime at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers gave up a touchdown in two plays in the first overtime, but couldn’t answer back.

With the stage set, the lights flashing and the Memorial Stadium crowd bringing the noise, Nebraska's defense was unable to stop the run or tackle consistently in a

In a game where every detail, every mistake, every play was magnified. What did we learn about Matt Rhule’s second Husker team? They're better. They've made strides. But they aren't