‘I live for moments like this’: Never a doubt for Illini OL Brandon Henderson before surprise touchdown

LINCOLN, Neb. – Brandon Henderson never had an inkling of doubt that any other outcome was possible other than a celebration in the end zone. Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. had a nervy call down a touchdown in the fourth quarter on the road against a ranked Nebraska team. From six yards out on fourth-and-2, Lunney dialed up a play that Illinois had only put in the system this week and repped enough during the previous few days and expected it to hit in a massive moment.

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