Penn State Football is a Big Favorite This Week Penn State is favored by 17.5 points over Illinois, showing just how much stronger they’re expected to be
Illinois Has Pulled Off Two Major Upsets This Season Despite being the underdog, Illinois has already beaten two ranked teams, making them a real threat
Penn State Football's Close Call Raises Some Doubts Penn State may be ranked in the top 10, but their narrow win against Bowling Green raises questions about their consistency
Illinois Plays a Slow, Grinding Style to Control the Clock Illinois relies heavily on a strong running game to slow down the pace and keep things close, which could frustrate Penn State
Turnovers Could Be a Game-Changer Penn State’s defense has thrived on forcing turnovers, but Illinois has done a great job protecting the ball this season
Illinois Might Cover the +18 Spread While Penn State Football is expected to win, Illinois has the potential to keep it closer than the 18-point spread suggests
Final Prediction Penn State Wins, But It’s a Tight Game Expect a low-scoring contest, with Penn State winning 27-17, but Illinois likely keeping it closer than many expect