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.
It's almost time for another football Saturday at Beaver Stadium. These mid-season, weak Big Ten opponents used to be something of a chore for Penn State, but after coming off one of the most crippling losses in program history, every game means something. Ever since Illinois coach Tim Beckman came into State College to recruit after the sanctions were implemented, Penn State has had an unlikely rivalry with the Illini. Here are our staff predictions for tomorrow's noon kickoff.