It was Nebraska's first loss of the year, although Matt Rhule was trending after the game for another top-25 loss. The missed call in one of the final plays was another talking point and one that prevented the Cornhuskers from having a better field position with a chance to tie it in overtime.

Then, after the Fighting Illini punched it in for a touchdown on their first overtime possession, Nebraska completely fell apart, allowing three sacks of quarterback Dylan Raiola, including a fourth-down sack to end the game.