Ultimately, Saturday is a test to see if Penn State has learned how to be better at stopping mobile quarterbacks and if it can capitalize on the opposing quarterback's glaring weaknesses.
"Whether it's catching passes every down or run blocking every down, we're gonna do whatever they ask of us to the best of our ability."
The Illini barely defeated Toledo 30-28 in week one, then lost 34-23 at Kansas last week.
For the third-straight week, our staff unanimously predicted the Nittany Lions to remain undefeated.
While James Franklin already has "Ima Boss" as his gamday entrance song, our staff suggested some better options.
Saturday will mark the 27th battle between Penn State and Illinois, and the first since the infamous nine-overtime duel in 2021.