DeSa allowed one goal and made 15 saves in the Nittany Lions' win against Northeastern.
Carter recorded seven tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and two sacks against Illinois.
The Nittany Lions last faced the Trojans in the dramatic 2017 Rose Bowl.
While Penn State made a statement against Illinois, there were a few former Penn State players who made statements of their own.
The running backs and front seven thrived against the Fighting Illini.
