Last time the Nittany Lions sported retro end zones, Saquon Barkley took the opening kickoff to the house in a pair of white cleats.
It's been a tough year so far on either side of the ball for the 2-5 Fighting Illini.
Time flies when you're having fun! Welcome to the second half of Penn State's 2021 campaign.
"But if it's close, it really shouldn’t be. The guy that's been in the program for a long time and is getting the most reps should be able to widen that gap, and right now it's somewhat close."
The two sides haven't had a prime-time kickoff in Columbus since 2015.
The Nittany Lions didn't play this weekend, but they still managed to stay put in this week's AP Top 25 Poll.