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.

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.

With his history, Bielema is also no stranger to Memorial Stadium, which will host Friday's game. He deemed the Husker faithful "a very tenured, unbelievable fanbase," noted how his team has to prepare for the crowd noise and shared his first experience in Lincoln.