LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - This day in 2024 marked a historic game at Memorial Stadium.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers matched up against Illinois for the stadium’s 400th consecutive sellout.

The total attendance was 86,936.

The streak began on November 3, 1962 in a game against Missouri.

Unfortunately, the Huskers would fall in overtime and were handed their first loss of the season, 31-24.

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