Matt McGloin has gone from receiving no Division I scholarship offers to playing in an NFL game. McGloin saw his first playing time as a member of the Oakland Raiders today when starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor went down with an injury late in the game. The Raiders were blown out by the Eagles, but McGloin was solid in his first action as a professional football player.
When asked after Penn State’s 24-17 overtime victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini if he felt fortunate to come out with the win, Bill O’Brien scoffed at the idea. He might want to reconsider.
Good afternoon from sunny Beaver Stadium where Penn State (4-3, 1-2) is set to face off against the budding rival Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4, 0-3). Penn State will look to improve on its 16-4 all-time record against the Illini this afternoon. We will have game information throughout the day on this page, including updates, game analysis, photos, and more. Sports editor Zach Berger is in the press box while photographers Mitchell Wilston and Robert "Bobby" Chen will be on the field taking photos.
Good afternoon from Beaver Stadium where the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-3, 1-2) are set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4, 0-3) in what has become a budding rivalry. We have all of the media information and coverage you need for today's game.
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The Nittany Lions (4-3, 1-2) could use a win after the beating they took in Columbus last Saturday at the hands of Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes. With the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4, 0-3) coming to town tomorrow, there's a good chance that Penn State will get that win and even out its conference record through four Big Ten games.