Live updates: Penn State-Illinois score, stats, and more
Champaign, Ill. — No. 7 Penn State opens Big Ten play today when the Nittany Lions take on Illinois (1-1) at Memorial Stadium. Both teams arrived at 10 a.m., and kickoff is set for Noon ET on FOX.
“[Penn State is] just experts of opening on the road, whether it’s the first game, the second game, the third game, the fourth game, not only in my 10 years, but I think over the last 15 years,” Penn State coach James Franklin joked earlier in the week about his team’s eighth straight conference opener away from Beaver Stadium. “We’re experts. So, I think we’re going to put an offseason clinic on how to open in the Big Ten.”
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Penn State-Illinois pregame notes
10:30 a.m. — The Big Ten availability report is out. Receiver Malik Megia and defensive end Smith Vilbert are OUT, in addition to defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr., and offensive lineman Landon Tengwall, who are both out for the season. Penn State receiver Harrison Wallace II and defensive tackle Kaleb Artis are questionable to play against the Fighting Illini.
For Illinois, defensive back Demetrius Hall is out. No one is questionable.
Game time, how to watch: Penn State football vs. Illinois
Venue: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill
Kick time: Noon ET
TV: FOX
Stream: FOX Live
On the call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentary), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter).
Penn State radio: Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp will call the Penn State Sports Network radio broadcast on Saturday. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
Series facts: This is the 27th meeting between the two schools. Penn State owns a 20-6 all-time advantage. The Nittany Lions lost their last meeting with Illinois, though, in nine overtimes back in 2021 at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State-Illinois betting line
PSU opened as a 15-point favorite. The line briefly went to 15.5 but has seemingly settled at 14.5 ahead of kickoff. The over/under betting total is 48.5 points.
Blue-White Illustrated predictions
Nate Bauer: PSU 42, ILL 17
Sean Fitz: PSU 38, ILL 14
Thomas Frank Carr: PSU 35, ILL 20
Matt Herb: PSU 34, ILL 17
Greg Pickel: PSU 38, ILL 17
Ryan Snyder: PSU 48, ILL 17
Weather report
It will be a bit humid on Saturday. But, no rain is in the forecast. Wind is not likely to be a factor, either. Temps will be in the mid 70s before and after kickoff. It should be an average mid-September day in Champaign for the players and any Penn State fans who are making the trip.
Pregame reading
Projected Penn State depth charts: Offense | Defense
Penn State’s three things: What to know about Illinois
Penn State Friday 5: Bold predictions for the Lions’ matchup with Illinois
Inside Lasch: Latest on DL Ernest Willor and other 2024 prospects, plus emerging 2025 prospects to know
Mid-week practice reports: Offense | Defense
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