Illinois at Penn State
Saturday, November 2, 2002 Share
No. 20 Penn State beat Illinois 18–7. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 10–2.
Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkHigh 43°F, low 30°FAttendance 105,589
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Penn State | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Penn State gamePenn State leads 22–6 in 28 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.
| 2024 | Penn State 21, Illinois 7 | |
| 2023 | Penn State 30, Illinois 13 | |
| 2021 | Illinois 20, Penn State 18 | |
| 2020 | Penn State 56, Illinois 21 | |
| 2018 | Penn State 63, Illinois 24 | |
| 2015 | Penn State 39, Illinois 0 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gameat WisconsinNov. 9, 2002
- SeasonIllinois in 2002
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. VirginiaNov. 9, 2002
- SeasonPenn State in 2002
- ProgramPenn State history and records