Five forced turnovers kept the Nittany Lions alive until the offense took over.
Three defensive players and a wide receiver are no longer listed on the availability report and may make their return Saturday.
The Nittany Lions will return to FOX for the first time this year, and the network will send its top broadcast team to Illinois for the game.
Liam Butts posted a hat trick en route to the Nittany Lions' first conference win.
Penn State dominated Maryland Friday night after securing an early lead in its senior night win.
The Nittany Lions closed their first game of the season without finding the back of the net.