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Is Penn State elite? Uneven showing vs. Illinois reveals there is still work to do
Penn State will take the win, but its offense must improve to challenge Michigan, Ohio State for Big Ten supremacy.SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
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Nicholas Singleton breaks off a 16-yard rushing TD, extending Penn State's lead over Illinois
Kaytron Allen finds Tyler Warren on an 11-yard touchdown pass, extending Penn State's lead over Illinois
Reggie Love scores on a five-yard rushing TD, helping Illinois trim into Penn State's lead
Kaytron Allen scores on a four-yard rushing TD, extending Penn State's lead over Illinois to 13-0
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Big Noon Live: Penn State pulls away to rout Illinois; Deion Sanders led pregame party
James Franklin's Penn State Nittany Lions pulled away to beat on Illinois in a "Big Noon Kickoff" matchup. Here are the highlights!SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Defense rules as No. 7 Penn State tops Illinois in grueling contest
Drew Allar and the Penn State offense struggled against Illinois, but the defense forced five turnovers in a 30-13 victory.SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
KEY PLAYERS
Nicholas Singleton PSU - #10 RB
86 Total YDS, 1 TD
Reggie Love III ILL - #23 RB
12 ATT - 55 YDS, 1 TD
Kaytron Allen PSU - #13 RB
13 ATT - 54 YDS, 1 TD
Malik Elzy ILL - #8 WR
3 REC - 28 YDS, 1 TD
ODDS
SEE ALL ODDS
SPREAD
Penn State needed to win by more than 14 points to cover the spread. They did cover, so people who took Penn State won.
TOTAL
The over/under was 47.5 and the teams scored 43 points, so people who bet the under won
UNDER
TEAM TO WIN
Penn State won at -625 odds so a bet of $625 won $725 total
KEY PLAYS
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PSU 0 ILL 0
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 0 ILL 0
PSU SCORE
PSU 3 ILL 0
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 3 ILL 0
PSU SCORE
PSU 6 ILL 0
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 6 ILL 0
PSU SCORE
PSU 13 ILL 0
ILL KEY PLAY
PSU 13 ILL 0
ILL SCORE
PSU 13 ILL 7
PSU SCORE
PSU 16 ILL 7
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 16 ILL 7
PSU SCORE
PSU 23 ILL 7
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 23 ILL 7
PSU SCORE
PSU 30 ILL 7
PSU KEY PLAY
PSU 30 ILL 7
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PSU 30 ILL 7
ILL SCORE
PSU 30 ILL 13
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PSU 30 ILL 13
