For a few moments between the first and second quarters Friday night, the entire lower east bowl of Memorial Stadium became a tribute to a Nebraska home sellout streak cracking

Nebraska fans celebrated a historic milestone during Friday night's loss to Illinois. The Husker faithful celebrated the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, a streak which began on Nov. 3, 1962, against Missouri.

When Noel Martin laced up his cleats in 1962, wearing the infamous scarlet and cream. He played in a game that would mark a historic record for the Huskers.

When Noel Martin laced up his cleats in 1962, wearing the infamous scarlet and cream. He played in a game that would mark a historic record for the Huskers.

That loyalty, that passion, as I’ve said since day one, is something that we feel humbled by,” coach Matt Rhule said.

Even though it's a weekday, thousands of fans were outside the stadium early, and they were eager for the game to begin.