A late kickoff adds to the dialogue surrounding the Nittany Lions potential White Out opponent.
The matchup marks Penn State's first visit to Morgantown since 1992.
The Nittany Lions will take on the Illini at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Nittany Lions allowed eight runs in the seventh inning.
Parsons played for the Nittany Lions in 2018 and 2019.
The Nittany Lions allowed seven runs in the eighth inning en route to the loss.