Penn State at Illinois

Saturday, October 22, 2005

No. 12 Penn State beat Illinois 63–⁠10. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 11–⁠2.

Away12Penn State11–⁠1 in 2005
63
HomeIllinois2–⁠9 in 2005
10

Final at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignTV: ESPN2Attendance 52,633

At kickoff
48°F, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Champaign 9 SW, 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State28287063
Illinois300710

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Michael Robinson11/1819440
Anthony Morelli1/22300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Michael Robinson769231
Austin Scott1457013
Tony Hunt637014
Justin King237029
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Deon Butler495231
Ethan Kilmer244135
Austin Scott223023
Lydell Sargeant123023
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Nolan McCready1761
Anthony Scirrotto100

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tim Brasic8/164900
Chris Pazan10/158412
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Pierre Thomas945015
Rashard Mendenhall934018
Jason Davis1303
Chris Pazan1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Rashard Mendenhall430116
DaJuan Warren328015
Kendrick Jones326013
Kyle Hudson21609

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Penn StateIllinois
438Total yards244
217Passing yards153
221Rushing yards111
10.9Yards per pass4.3
4.8Yards per rush3.0
19First downs15
9–⁠15Third downs1–⁠15
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
0Turnovers4
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
18:29Possession18:12

Efficiency

Penn StateIllinois
42%Success rate39%
0.10EPA per play0.01
1.29Explosiveness0.68
0.03Rushing EPA−0.02
0.30Passing EPA0.03
41%Passing-down success28%
0.03First-down EPA−0.02
−0.02Second-down EPA0.06
0.45Third-down EPA−0.04

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Illinois end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 IllinoisField goal, 12 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IllinoisDefensive TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores)Q2 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 IllinoisEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Penn StatePunt, 10 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 IllinoisDefensive TD, 9 plays (Penn State scores)Q3 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 IllinoisInterception, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Illinois drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 IllinoisField goal, 12 plays, 56 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 67 yards
  3. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  4. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 52 yards
  7. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  8. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 38 yards
  9. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 IllinoisDefensive TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores), −2 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play, −15 yards
  13. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 57 yards
  15. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  16. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 60 yards
  17. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 5 yards
  18. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 28 yards
  19. Q2 IllinoisEnd of half, 1 play, 2 yards
  20. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 10 plays, 38 yards
  21. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  22. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  23. Q3 IllinoisDefensive TD, 9 plays (Penn State scores), 40 yards
  24. Q3 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  25. Q3 IllinoisInterception, 3 plays, 1 yard
  26. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  27. Q4 IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 27 yards
  28. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  29. Q4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 91 yards
  30. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays, −6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Penn State 28, Illinois 3
Illinois Field goal, 12 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 20Tim Brasic pass complete to DaJuan Warren for 9 yards to the Illin 29.
14:472nd & 1 at own 29EB Halsey rush for 6 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down.
14:301st & 10 at own 35Tim Brasic pass complete to EB Halsey for 7 yards to the Illin 42.
14:032nd & 3 at own 42EB Halsey rush for 5 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 47Tim Brasic pass complete to Jason Davis for 9 yards to the PnnSt 44.
13:042nd & 1 at opp 44Tim Brasic rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at opp 42Tim Brasic rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 38.
11:572nd & 6 at opp 38Pierre Thomas rush for 15 yards to the PnnSt 23 for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at opp 23Illinois penalty 10 yard holding on Melvin Bryant accepted, no play.
11:271st & 20 at opp 33Tim Brasic pass complete to EB Halsey for 3 yards to the PnnSt 30.
10:452nd & 17 at opp 30Tim Brasic pass complete to Derrick McPhearson for 6 yards to the PnnSt 24.
10:193rd & 11 at opp 24Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Melvin Bryant.
10:144th & 11 at opp 24Jason Reda 41 yard field goal GOOD.Illinois 3, Penn State 0
10:08Steve Weatherford kickoff for 62 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 30 yards to the PnnSt 33.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
9:531st & 10 at own 33Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 36.
9:232nd & 7 at own 36Michael Robinson pass complete to Deon Butler for 29 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 35Michael Robinson pass complete to Ethan Kilmer for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Illinois 3
8:58Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Illinois 3
8:55Kevin Kelly kickoff for 42 yards returned by Jason Davis for 5 yards to the Illin 28.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 28Derrick McPhearson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 27.
8:152nd & 11 at own 27Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kyle Hudson.
7:283rd & 11 at own 27Tim Brasic rush for no gain to the Illin 27.
7:294th & 11 at own 27Steve Weatherford punt for 52 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 14 yards to the PnnSt 35.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 35Tony Hunt rush for 9 yards to the PnnSt 44.
6:442nd & 1 at own 44Penn St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
6:352nd & 11 at own 34Justin King rush for 31 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down.
6:291st & 10 at opp 34Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Ethan Kilmer.
6:222nd & 10 at opp 34Michael Robinson rush for 3 yards to the Illin 31 out-of-bounds.
6:163rd & 7 at opp 31Michael Robinson pass complete to Deon Butler for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Illinois 3
6:16Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Illinois 3
6:11Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 17 yards to the Illin 17.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
5:561st & 10 at own 18Jason Davis rush for 3 yards to the Illin 21.
5:252nd & 7 at own 21Rashard Mendenhall rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 20.
4:503rd & 8 at own 20Tim Brasic pass incomplete to DaJuan Warren.
4:394th & 8 at own 20Steve Weatherford punt for 43 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 11 yards to the PnnSt 48.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
4:311st & 10 at own 48Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
4:262nd & 10 at own 48Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Ethan Kilmer.
4:183rd & 10 at own 48Michael Robinson rush for 16 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at opp 36Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the Illin 32.
3:002nd & 6 at opp 32Tony Hunt rush for 4 yards to the Illin 28.
2:333rd & 2 at opp 28Michael Robinson rush for 9 yards to the Illin 19 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 19Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Isaac Smolko.
2:252nd & 10 at opp 19Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Justin King.
2:193rd & 10 at opp 19Michael Robinson pass complete to Deon Butler for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Illinois 3
2:19Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 21, Illinois 3
2:19Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 20Tim Brasic pass complete to DaJuan Warren for 4 yards to the Illin 24.
1:302nd & 6 at own 24Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Frank Lenti Jr.
1:303rd & 6 at own 24Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on #57 accepted.
1:253rd & 11 at own 19Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kyle Hudson.
1:124th & 11 at own 19Steve Weatherford punt for 43 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 24 yards to the Illin 38.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1:061st & 10 at opp 38Michael Robinson pass complete to Isaac Smolko for 21 yards to the Illin 17 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 17Tony Hunt rush for 14 yards to the Illin 3 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:361st & goal at opp 3Michael Robinson pass complete to Patrick Hall for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 27, Illinois 3
0:36Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 28, Illinois 3
0:30Kevin Kelly kickoff for 63 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 24 yards to the Illin 26.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
0:171st & 10 at own 26Pierre Thomas rush for 4 yards to the Illin 30.
0:002nd & 6 at own 30Pierre Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Illin 32.
Q2 14:403rd & 4 at own 32Tim Brasic sacked by Scott Paxson at the Illin 30 for a loss of 2 yards.
Q2 14:194th & 6 at own 30Illinois penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
Q2 14:004th & 11 at own 25Steve Weatherford punt for 48 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 18 yards to the PnnSt 45, Illinois penalty illegal formation declined.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Penn State 56, Illinois 3
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
13:441st & 10 at own 45Austin Scott rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 47.
13:082nd & 8 at own 47Michael Robinson rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:353rd & 5 at the 50Michael Robinson pass incomplete.
12:254th & 5 at the 50Jeremy Kapinos punt for 50 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Defensive TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores)
12:101st & 10 at own 20Tim Brasic pass complete to Greg McClendon for 2 yards to the Illin 22.
11:302nd & 7 at own 23Tim Brasic rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 22.
10:573rd & 8 at own 22Tim Brasic rush for 18 yards, fumbled at the Illin 18, forced by Matthew Rice, recovered by Dan Connor, returned by Dan Connor for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 34, Illinois 3
10:57Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 35, Illinois 3
10:53Kevin Kelly kickoff for 48 yards returned by Brian Grzelakowski for 10 yards to the Illin 27, Illinois penalty 14 yard personal foul accepted.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
10:471st & 10 at own 13Tim Brasic rush for 10 yards to the Illin 23 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:352nd & 5 at own 18Pierre Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Illin 20.
10:104th & 3 at own 20Steve Weatherford punt for 54 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 17 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Penn State Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:051st & 10 at own 43Justin King rush for 8 yards to the Illin 49.
9:552nd & 2 at opp 49Austin Scott rush for 2 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 47Michael Robinson rush for 3 yards to the Illin 44.
8:562nd & 7 at opp 44Michael Robinson pass complete to Justin King for 8 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at opp 36Austin Scott rush for 5 yards to the Illin 31.
7:402nd & 5 at opp 31Michael Robinson pass complete to Austin Scott for no gain to the Illin 31.
7:073rd & 5 at opp 31Michael Robinson pass complete to Austin Scott for 23 yards to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds, Illinois penalty 4 yard personal foul on Remond Willis III accepted.
7:001st & goal at opp 4Michael Robinson rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 42, Illinois 3
7:00Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
6:54Kevin Kelly kickoff for 62 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 19 yards to the Illin 22.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
6:541st & 10 at own 22Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on Ryan McDonald accepted.
6:511st & 15 at own 17Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kyle Hudson.
6:402nd & 15 at own 17Tim Brasic rush for 4 yards to the Illin 21.
6:073rd & 11 at own 21Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Melvin Bryant.
5:554th & 11 at own 21Steve Weatherford punt for 57 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 18 yards to the PnnSt 40.
Penn State Touchdown run, 5 plays
5:471st & 10 at own 40Michael Robinson pass incomplete to Terrell Golden.
5:302nd & 10 at own 40Tony Hunt rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 44.
4:573rd & 6 at own 44Michael Robinson pass complete to Deon Butler for 16 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 40Michael Robinson pass complete to Ethan Kilmer for 9 yards to the Illin 31.
4:082nd & 1 at opp 31Michael Robinson rush for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 48, Illinois 3
4:08Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 49, Illinois 3
4:02Kevin Kelly kickoff for 58 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 29 yards to the Illin 36.
Illinois Punt, 5 plays
3:541st & 10 at own 35Tim Brasic rush for 5 yards to the Illin 40.
3:242nd & 5 at own 40Pierre Thomas rush for 6 yards to the Illin 46 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at own 46Tim Brasic pass complete to Kyle Hudson for 6 yards to the PnnSt 48.
2:352nd & 4 at opp 48Pierre Thomas rush for no gain to the PnnSt 48.
1:503rd & 4 at opp 48Tim Brasic sacked by Tamba Hali at the Illin 45 for a loss of 7 yards.
1:394th & 11 at own 45Illinois penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
1:394th & 16 at own 40Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 01:39.
1:244th & 16 at own 40Steve Weatherford punt for 45 yards, returned by Calvin Lowry for 31 yards to the Illin 46, Illinois penalty 15 yard personal foul on Derrick McPhearson accepted, Illinois penalty 11 yard personal foul accepted.
Penn State Touchdown run, 4 plays
1:191st & 10 at opp 28Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Lydell Sargeant.
0:542nd & 10 at opp 28Austin Scott rush for 4 yards to the Illin 24.
0:323rd & 6 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass complete to Lydell Sargeant for 23 yards to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & goal at opp 1Rodney Kinlaw rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 55, Illinois 3
0:26Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 56, Illinois 3
0:20Kevin Kelly kickoff for 39 yards returned by Brian Grzelakowski for 13 yards to the Illin 39.
Illinois End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 39EB Halsey rush for 2 yards to the Illin 41.
Q3 15:00Steve Weatherford kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Penn State 63, Illinois 3
Penn State Punt, 10 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 20BranDon Snow rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 27.
14:002nd & 3 at own 27Austin Scott rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 31Austin Scott rush for 9 yards to the PnnSt 40.
13:051st & 10 at own 41BranDon Snow rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 43.
13:051st & 10 at own 43Penn St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
12:171st & 15 at own 38Austin Scott rush for 12 yards to the 50 yard line.
11:402nd & 3 at the 50Matt Hahn rush for a loss of 5 yards to the PnnSt 45.
11:063rd & 5 at own 48Austin Scott rush for 11 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down.
10:371st & 10 at opp 41Austin Scott rush for 6 yards to the Illin 35.
9:552nd & 4 at opp 35Austin Scott rush for 2 yards to the Illin 33.
9:303rd & 2 at opp 33Austin Scott rush for a loss of 12 yards to the Illin 45, Penn St penalty holding declined.
8:564th & 11 at opp 42Jeremy Kapinos punt for 38 yards downed at the Illin 4.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
8:351st & 10 at own 4Pierre Thomas rush for 5 yards to the Illin 9.
8:082nd & 5 at own 9Tim Brasic sacked by Chris Mauriello at the Illin 2 for a loss of 7 yards.
7:233rd & 12 at own 2Pierre Thomas rush for 3 yards to the Illin 5.
6:554th & 9 at own 5Steve Weatherford punt for 61 yards, returned by Anthony Scirrotto for 9 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
6:381st & 10 at own 43Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 48.
6:052nd & 5 at own 48Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
4:553rd & 3 at the 50Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 12 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 38, recovered by Rodney Kinlaw at the PnnSt 38 out-of-bounds.
4:284th & 15 at own 38Jeremy Kapinos punt for 52 yards, returned by EB Halsey for 21 yards to the Illin 31.
Illinois Defensive TD, 9 plays (Penn State scores)
4:151st & 10 at own 31Chris Pazan pass complete to DaJuan Warren for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 29, Penn St penalty 7 yard offside accepted.
4:001st & 5 at own 36EB Halsey rush for 9 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down.
3:461st & 10 at own 45Chris Pazan pass incomplete.
3:282nd & 10 at own 45Chris Pazan pass complete to Kyle Hudson for 9 yards to the PnnSt 46.
3:073rd & 1 at opp 46EB Halsey rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
2:411st & 10 at opp 43Pierre Thomas rush for 10 yards to the PnnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
2:231st & 10 at opp 33Chris Pazan pass incomplete to DaJuan Warren.
2:052nd & 10 at opp 33Chris Pazan pass complete to Pierre Thomas for 4 yards to the PnnSt 29.
1:263rd & 6 at opp 29Chris Pazan pass intercepted by Jordan Norwood at the PnnSt 23, returned for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 62, Illinois 3
1:26Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 63, Illinois 3
1:21Kevin Kelly kickoff for 56 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 17 yards to the Illin 26.
Illinois Interception, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 26Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard to the Illin 27.
0:422nd & 9 at own 27Rashard Mendenhall rush for no gain to the Illin 27.
0:073rd & 9 at own 27Chris Pazan pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the Illin 48, returned for no gain to the Illin 48.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 49Austin Scott rush for 2 yards to the Illin 47.
Q4 14:432nd & 8 at opp 47Austin Scott rush for 6 yards to the Illin 41.
Q4 14:103rd & 2 at opp 41Austin Scott rush for no gain to the Illin 41.
Q4 13:264th & 2 at opp 41Jeremy Kapinos punt for 34 yards downed at the Illin 7.
4th quarter4 drives, then Penn State 63, Illinois 10
Illinois Punt, 4 plays
13:181st & 10 at own 7Rashard Mendenhall rush for 18 yards to the Illin 25 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 25Rashard Mendenhall rush for 2 yards to the Illin 27.
12:032nd & 8 at own 27Chris Pazan pass complete to Kendrick Jones for 7 yards to the Illin 34.
11:203rd & 1 at own 34Rashard Mendenhall rush for no gain to the Illin 34.
11:014th & 1 at own 34Steve Weatherford punt for 51 yards, returned by Anthony Scirrotto for 12 yards to the PnnSt 27.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
10:441st & 10 at own 27Dan Lawlor rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 31.
10:062nd & 6 at own 31Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 33.
9:323rd & 4 at own 33Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 38 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at own 38Rodney Kinlaw rush for no gain to the PnnSt 38.
8:052nd & 10 at own 38Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 42.
6:394th & 3 at own 45Jeremy Kapinos punt for 43 yards, returned by EB Halsey for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 9.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 12 plays
6:321st & 10 at own 9Chris Pazan pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 8 yards to the Illin 17 out-of-bounds.
6:262nd & 2 at own 17Chris Pazan rush for 3 yards to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down.
6:171st & 10 at own 20Rashard Mendenhall rush for 10 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
5:581st & 10 at own 30Chris Pazan pass complete to Kendrick Jones for 13 yards to the Illin 43 for a 1ST down.
5:341st & 10 at own 43Chris Pazan pass incomplete to Franklin Payne.
5:242nd & 10 at own 43Chris Pazan pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 16 yards to the PnnSt 41 for a 1ST down.
5:051st & 10 at opp 41Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 40.
4:182nd & 9 at opp 40Chris Pazan pass complete to Kendrick Jones for 6 yards to the PnnSt 34.
3:573rd & 3 at opp 34Penn St penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Chris Mauriello accepted, no play.
3:571st & 10 at opp 19Illinois penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:511st & 15 at opp 24Chris Pazan pass complete to DaJuan Warren for 15 yards to the PnnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & goal at opp 9Chris Pazan pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 4 yards to the PnnSt 5.
2:502nd & goal at opp 5Rashard Mendenhall rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 2.
2:193rd & goal at opp 2Chris Pazan pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 63, Illinois 10
2:19Jason Reda extra point GOOD.
2:07Steve Weatherford kickoff for 59 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 78 yards to the Illin 16.
Penn State End of game, 3 plays
1:551st & 10 at opp 16Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 18.
1:132nd & 12 at opp 18Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 20.
0:353rd & 13 at opp 20Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 22.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Penn State leads 22–⁠6 in 28 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

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2024Penn State 21, Illinois 7
2023Penn State 30, Illinois 13
2021Illinois 20, Penn State 18
2020Penn State 56, Illinois 21
2018Penn State 63, Illinois 24
2015Penn State 39, Illinois 0

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