The No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) take on a fellow Big Ten opponent when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Check out the story below for all the details you need to know, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Penn State vs. Illinois Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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- Moneyline Favorite: Penn State (-789)
- Spread: Nittany Lions (-15.5)
- Total: 48
Penn State vs. Illinois Stats and Insights
- Penn State has outscored its opponents by a total of 79 points this season (39.5 per game), and opponents of Illinois have outscored them by just nine points on the year (4.5 per game).
- Penn State has averaged 19.5 more points scored this season (50.5) than Illinois has allowed (31).
- In games where the Nittany Lions score over 31 points they have put together a record of 2-0.
- Illinois scores 26.5 points per game, 15.5 more than Penn State surrenders (11).
- When they exceed what the Nittany Lions give up this season (11 points per game), the Fighting Illini are 1-1.
Top Performers
Penn State
- Drew Allar has led the way for the Nittany Lions’ offense this year, compiling 529 passing yards with four passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 78.2% completion percentage.
- Allar has been helping the offense on the ground, as he’s rushed for 28 yards (3.1 YPC) and one rushing touchdown in two games.
- As part of the Nittany Lions’ running attack, Nicholas Singleton has rushed for 117 yards and four touchdowns on 4.7 YPC.
- As part of the Nittany Lions’ aerial attack, KeAndre Lambert-Smith has reeled in 10 balls on 13 targets for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
- To go along with 29 passing yards (14.5 yards per game) in two games, Beau Pribula has thrown for one touchdown, zero interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.
- Pribula has scampered for 64 yards (5.8 YPC) and two touchdowns as a runner.
- Curtis Jacobs has helped lead the Nittany Lions’ defense with nine tackles, one TFL, and one sack in two games.
- As part of the Nittany Lions’ defense, Jaylen Reed has amassed one sack to go with one TFL and five tackles in two games.
- With one TFL, one sack, and one interception in two games, Dominic DeLuca has been a significant part of the Nittany Lions’ defensive unit in 2023.
- A key piece of the Nittany Lions’ defense, Zane Durant has three tackles, one TFL, and one sack in two games.
Illinois
- Luke Altmyer has thrown for 413 yards (206.5 per game), completing 68.5% of his throws, with three touchdowns and three interceptions in two games.
- Altmyer also has run for 139 yards and two TDs.
- In the passing game, Pat Bryant has scored two TDs, catching seven balls for 66 yards (33 per game).
- In two games, Isaiah Williams has 11 catches for 150 yards (75 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- On the ground, Reggie Love III has scored zero touchdowns and accumulated 103 yards (51.5 per game).
- On defense, Jer’Zhan Newton has helped lead the charge with 10 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks in two games.
- Xavier Scott has been wreaking havoc on defense, amassing one interception to go with 12 tackles and one pass defended for the Fighting Illini.
- In two games for the Fighting Illini, Miles Scott has amassed 13 tackles and one interception.
- Tarique Barnes has posted nine tackles, two TFL, and one sack In two games for the Fighting Illini.
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