Illinois football HC hits SEC with perfect dig after impressive win over Nebraska.

The win extended the Fighting Illini’s winning streak to four games, improved their overall record to 6-3 and moved them to 4-2 in Big Ten play. Speaking to reporters after the game, Bielema pointed out how difficult it is to reach postseason play in three consecutive seasons, particularly while building a program.

He further alluded to Illinois' demolition of another team boasting a 5–3 record, suggesting that the Fighting Illini would receive considerably more recognition if they competed in the SEC. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)

"I think about as we're building things here at Illinois, now we're three seasons in a row that we'll have postseason play, which is absolutely awesome and really hard for anybody," said Bielema. "But to be in this job, where we're at right now, 6-3, we beat another 5-3 team.

We've just got to continue to stay on track where we're at and do a really good job of holding the moment and putting ourselves in a position to be successful." The victory over the Huskers was largely powered by quarterback Katin Houser and wide receiver Collin Dixon.