Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule met with the media following a 31-24 overtime loss to Illinois. The Huskers fall to 3-1 on the season.
“Ah that’s a tough loss. To win the game in overtime. Disappointing. It’s something we certainly have to learn from.”“We predicted that they would come out and be spread, no huddle like they were. The second half they had long yards rushing. I think at half they ran for over 100 yards. Just like they did last week. We didn’t seem to be the more physical team. We did win the turnover battle today. Defense took the ball away twice today, could not get off the field.
”“I don’t think the offense was much of the issue. They were loading up the box. They couldn’t cover us. I didn’t feel like they could cover us. I think the issue was, like last week, was we didn’t get the ball. Even on that last drive, we kind of pounded on the play. We just unfortunately didn’t hit on that play. The way Illinois plays. They put everyone in the box. We did run. I thought they were efficient.
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