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College football Week 5 preview: Five best games to watch this weekend
FOX Sports' Laken Litman highlights the best college football games to watch this weekend, highlighted by a top-five SEC showdown.SEPTEMBER 27
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Penn State vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Expert Pick
Preview the Sept. 28 matchup between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...SEPTEMBER 26
No. 9 Nittany Lions looking to keep momentum going against No. 19 Illinois
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and the rest of the No. 9 Nittany Lions need to get by a rising Illinois squad looking to keep an already promising season of its own goingSEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2024 College Football Week 5 'Bear Bytes'
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica drops some fun nuggets for your water cooler talk ahead of Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.SEPTEMBER 26
2024 College Football Week 5 predictions, best bets by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
"The Bear" delivers his best bets for Week 5 of the college football season. Check out which games have caught his attention.SEPTEMBER 26
Penn State vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024
Preview the Sept. 28 matchup between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE
Kaden Feagin - Moderate showing in victory Feagin logged 12 rushes for 69 yards during Friday's 31-24 overtime victory against Nebraska.
Impact Feagin led the team in rushing yards and attempts on the day, helping lead the Fighting Illini to victory over the Cornhuskers. The sophomore running back field to find the end zone in a game for the first time this season, though his 5.8 YPC serves as an indicator of a quality day between the tackles. Feagin has led the team in attempts in each of the team's first four games, indicating that his role as the lead back within the Illinois offense will continue to get him opportunities. A road matchup against Penn State awaits on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Bret Bielema Responds To 'White Out Energy' Claims Ahead of Penn State Game Coach Bret Bielema said what was on his mind Monday afternoon during his weekly media availability and didn't apologize for it. No. 19 Illin...
SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM
Why an underrated Penn State pass rush is key in stopping the Illinois offense Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer has impressed this season, but Penn State's defense will try to rattle him early.
SEPTEMBER 24 • PENNLIVE.COM
No. 19 Illini out to knock off another ranked team when it visits No. 9 Penn St. in top Big Ten game
No. 19 Illinois visits No. 9 Penn State on Saturday in the game of the week in the Big TenSEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings
Don't look now but Illinois and Indiana, two perennial also-rans in the mighty Big Ten, are both 4-0 and are sitting at the top of the conference tableSEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luke Altmyer, No. 19 Illinois out to upend No. 9 Penn State It’s not unexpected to see No.9 Penn State bolt out to a 3-0 start entering Big Ten Conference play.On the other hand, Illinois getting off...
SEPTEMBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Tanner Arkin - Scores in overtime win Arkin hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 31-24 overtime victory versus Nebraska.
Impact Arkin found the end zone on a three-yard pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the third quarter, tying the score at 17. The junior tight end saw a definitive increase in volume on Saturday, recording four catches on five targets after seeing just five total targets through the team's first three games. Arkin will hope to build on his scoring performance when the Fighting Illini visit Penn Stat this coming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Pat Bryant - Scores twice in victory Bryant logged five receptions (on eight targets) for 74 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-24 overtime victory against Nebraska.
Impact The first of Bryant's scores came on a 27-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer to open up the scoring in the first quarter, with his final score coming in overtime to help seal the game for the Fighting Illini. The senior receiver lead the team in targets and receiving yards on the day, leading the Illinois offense to a productive performance against the Cornhuskers. Bryant has gotten off to a hot start in 2024, recording 309 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first four games. An away matchup awaits against Penn State on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Altmyer - Shines in overtime win Altmyer completed 21 of 27 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns during Friday's 31-24 overtime win over Nebraska. He also had 10 rushes for 21 yards.
Impact Altmyer was a difference-maker throughout the game, completing over 75 percent of his passes and finding the end zone on four occasions in the Fighting Illini victory. The junior quarterback's final touchdown came on a four-yard pass to receiver Pat Bryant in overtime on what proved to be the game-winning score. Altmyer has been very efficient to start the season, completing over 70 percent of his passes and throwing 10 touchdowns with no interceptions through the team's first four games. His next opportunity will come on Saturday when Illinois travels to face Penn State.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Penn State defense faces improved Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer Illini junior has thrown for 10 touchdowns during a 4-0 start
SEPTEMBER 23 • MCALL.COM
How to get Penn State football tickets for Illinois showdown: Prices and options The 9th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions are back at Beaver Stadium Saturday night for a top-20 clash with the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illin...
SEPTEMBER 23 • PENNLIVE.COM
2024 Big Ten power rankings: Penn State, Michigan on the rise
Ohio State remains firmly atop the Big Ten Power Rankings, but two familiar rivals made moves over the weekend.SEPTEMBER 23
Henry Boyer - Should return to practice Boyer (undisclosed) was reportedly on the verge of playing against Nebraska and should return to practice, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Boyer missed his first game of the year against the Cornhuskers. Regardless, the tight end hasn't been a factor in the Illini passing game, as he's accrued just two targets and no catches through three games.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Is Penn State's defense ready for this version of Luke Altmyer? PSU-Illinois storylines Illinois is 4-0 and has victories over Nebraska and Kansas.
SEPTEMBER 23 • PENNLIVE.COM
Illinois vs Penn State picks, predictions, odds: Who wins college football Week 5 game? Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions picks, predictions, odds, TV, streaming for college football Week 5 game on Saturday, S...
SEPTEMBER 23 • AZCENTRAL.COM
AP Top 25: Texas stays on top, while Tennessee and Utah rise
Texas remained ahead of Georgia atop the AP Top 25 rankings, while Boise State entered the poll for the first time in four years.SEPTEMBER 22
2024 college football rankings: Georgia, Texas remain on top; Utah enters top 10
Georgia, Texas and Ohio State remain on top of RJ Young's top 25, while Utah made a move into the top 10 following a win over Oklahoma State...SEPTEMBER 22
Heralded Nebraska freshman QB Dylan Raiola takes his lumps in OT loss to Illinois
Dylan Raiola got his reality check against IllinoisSEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois to 31-24 OT win over Nebraska
Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime to give Illinois a 31-24 win over Nebraska.SEPTEMBER 21
