Illinois at Penn State

Saturday, September 27, 2008

No. 12 Penn State beat No. 22 Illinois 38–⁠24. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 13–⁠3.

Away22Illinois5–⁠7 in 2008
24
Home12Penn State11–⁠2 in 2008
38

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ABCRAttendance 109,626

At kickoff
66°F, overcast, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois1403724
Penn State14731438

Standouts

Player stats

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Juice Williams13/2418321
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Daniel Dufrene1496030
Juice Williams1864014
Mikel Leshoure323011
Jason Ford41116
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Arrelious Benn4110254
Mikel Leshoure226014
Will Judson323013
Michael Hoomanawanui223014

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Daryll Clark14/2018120
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Evan Royster19139037
Daryll Clark1150122
Derrick Williams63318
Stephfon Green62209
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derrick Williams675121
Deon Butler243024
Andrew Quarless231117
Evan Royster223016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Anthony Scirrotto100

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

Team stats

IllinoisPenn State
372Total yards422
192Passing yards188
189Rushing yards241
7.6Yards per pass9.1
4.5Yards per rush5.5
19First downs24
5–⁠12Third downs5–⁠10
0–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers1
5–⁠40Penalties1–⁠10
17:02Possession19:27

Efficiency

IllinoisPenn State
45%Success rate51%
0.06EPA per play0.13
0.85Explosiveness0.83
0.02Rushing EPA0.10
0.11Passing EPA0.27
23%Passing-down success43%
0.00First-down EPA0.15
−0.03Second-down EPA0.11
0.46Third-down EPA0.55

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 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneIllinois end zoneQ1 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 6 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 IllinoisInterception, 2 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 IllinoisMissed FG, 13 playsQ3 Penn StateFumble, 2 playsQ3 IllinoisField goal, 4 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdownQ4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 IllinoisFumble, 4 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 7 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Illinois right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  2. Q1 IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 plays, 60 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 73 yards
  4. Q1 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 60 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 81 yards
  6. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 6 plays, −3 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 57 yards
  8. Q2 IllinoisInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
  9. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  10. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  11. Q2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 39 yards
  12. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 6 yards
  13. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  14. Q3 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 27 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 6 plays, 41 yards
  16. Q3 IllinoisMissed FG, 13 plays, 55 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StateFumble, 2 plays, 8 yards
  18. Q3 IllinoisField goal, 4 plays, 2 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown, 94 yards
  20. Q4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 73 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 77 yards
  22. Q4 IllinoisFumble, 4 plays, 16 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  24. Q4 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 34 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 7 plays, 27 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 14
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 11Derrick Williams rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 19.
14:222nd & 2 at own 19Daryll Clark rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
13:461st & 10 at own 22Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 23.
13:142nd & 9 at own 23Daryll Clark pass incomplete.
13:113rd & 9 at own 23Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
13:004th & 9 at own 23Jeremy Boone punt for 37 yards, downed at the Illin 40.
Illinois Touchdown run, 6 plays
12:501st & 10 at own 40Arrelious Benn rush for 1 yard to the Illin 41.
12:122nd & 9 at own 41Juice Williams pass complete to Michael Hoomanawanui for 14 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
11:471st & 10 at opp 45Daniel Dufrene rush for 30 yards to the PnSt 15 for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 15Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 13 yards to the PnSt 2 for a 1ST down.
10:471st & goal at opp 2Jason Ford rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 1.
10:212nd & goal at opp 1Jason Ford rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 6, Penn State 0
10:21Matt Eller extra point GOOD.Illinois 7, Penn State 0
10:21Matt Eller kickoff for 66 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 23 yards to the PnSt 27.
Penn State Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 27Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 30.
9:262nd & 7 at own 30Derrick Williams rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 34.
9:123rd & 3 at own 34Timeout PENN ST, clock 09:12.
9:073rd & 3 at own 34Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 8 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
8:371st & 10 at own 42Evan Royster rush for 12 yards to the Illin 46 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at opp 46Daryll Clark rush for 15 yards to the Illin 31 for a 1ST down.
7:341st & 10 at opp 31Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 19 yards to the Illin 12 for a 1ST down.
7:041st & 10 at opp 12Evan Royster rush for 11 yards to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down.
6:311st & 0 at opp 1Illinois penalty 0 yard offside defense accepted.
6:161st & goal at opp 1Daryll Clark rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 7
6:16Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
6:16Collin Wagner kickoff for 69 yards out-of-bounds.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 7 plays
6:081st & 10 at own 40Daniel Dufrene rush for 7 yards to the Illin 47.
5:312nd & 3 at own 47Juice Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 46.
4:533rd & 4 at own 46Juice Williams rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
4:161st & 10 at opp 44Juice Williams pass complete to Will Judson for 8 yards to the PnSt 36.
3:502nd & 2 at opp 36Daniel Dufrene rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 35.
3:403rd & 1 at opp 35Juice Williams rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
3:251st & 10 at opp 33Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 14, Penn State 7
3:25Matt Eller extra point GOOD.
3:25Matt Eller kickoff for 67 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 16 yards to the PnSt 19.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
3:151st & 10 at own 19Daryll Clark rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 17.
2:432nd & 12 at own 17Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 14 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
2:341st & 10 at own 31Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 19 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
2:071st & 10 at the 50Derrick Williams rush for 6 yards to the Illin 44.
1:262nd & 4 at opp 44Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Illin 42.
0:483rd & 2 at opp 42Daryll Clark rush for 6 yards to the Illin 42, Illinois penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 21Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
0:22Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
0:22Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Punt, 6 plays
0:071st & 10 at own 20Juice Williams rush for 2 yards to the Illin 22.
Q2 14:542nd & 8 at own 22Daniel Dufrene rush for 9 yards to the Illin 31 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:301st & 10 at own 31Juice Williams pass incomplete to Chris Duvalt.
Q2 14:072nd & 10 at own 31Juice Williams rush for 9 yards to the Illin 31, Illinois penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Q2 13:532nd & 11 at own 30Juice Williams pass complete to Daniel Dufrene for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 27.
Q2 13:133rd & 14 at own 27Illinois penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q2 12:523rd & 24 at own 17Juice Williams pass incomplete.
Q2 12:414th & 24 at own 17Anthony Santella punt for 40 yards, downed at the PnSt 43.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Penn State 21, Illinois 14
Penn State Touchdown run, 7 plays
12:351st & 10 at own 43Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 24 yards to the Illin 33 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at opp 33Daryll Clark pass complete to Stephfon Green for 1 yard to the Illin 32.
11:192nd & 9 at opp 32Stephfon Green rush for 1 yard to the Illin 31.
10:503rd & 8 at opp 31Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 9 yards to the Illin 22 for a 1ST down.
9:091st & 10 at opp 22Daryll Clark rush, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Daryll Clark at the Illin 25, Daryll Clark for 4 yards, to the Illin 21.
9:322nd & 9 at opp 21Daryll Clark pass complete to Evan Royster for 16 yards to the Illin 5 for a 1ST down.
9:091st & goal at opp 5Derrick Williams rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Illinois 14
9:09Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 21, Illinois 14
9:09Kevin Kelly kickoff for 63 yards returned by A.J. Jenkins for 24 yards to the Illin 31.
Illinois Interception, 2 plays
9:091st & 10 at own 31Juice Williams rush for 1 yard to the Illin 32.
8:132nd & 9 at own 32Juice Williams pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the Illin 48, returned for no gain to the Illin 48.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
8:081st & 10 at opp 48Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
7:332nd & 10 at opp 48Stephfon Green rush for 9 yards to the Illin 39.
7:043rd & 1 at opp 39Daryll Clark rush for 1 yard to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at opp 38Stephfon Green rush for 7 yards to the Illin 31.
6:172nd & 3 at opp 31Daryll Clark pass incomplete.
5:543rd & 3 at opp 31Daryll Clark sacked by Derek Walker for a loss of 7 yards to the Illin 38.
5:244th & 10 at opp 38Kevin Kelly punt for 31 yards, downed at the Illin 7.
Illinois Punt, 4 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 7Daniel Dufrene rush for 13 yards to the Illin 20 for a 1ST down.
3:411st & 10 at own 20Chris Duvalt rush for 4 yards to the Illin 24.
4:232nd & 6 at own 24Illinois penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:232nd & 11 at own 19Daniel Dufrene rush for 4 yards to the Illin 23.
3:493rd & 7 at own 23Juice Williams pass incomplete to Fred Sykes.
3:414th & 7 at own 23Anthony Santella punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the PnSt 30.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 30Evan Royster rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 36.
3:012nd & 4 at own 36Evan Royster rush for 24 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
2:071st & 10 at opp 40Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the Illin 38.
1:582nd & 8 at opp 38Daryll Clark pass incomplete.
1:473rd & 8 at opp 38Daryll Clark pass complete to Evan Royster for 7 yards to the Illin 31.
1:114th & 1 at opp 31Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the Illin 31.
Illinois Punt, 4 plays
1:051st & 10 at own 31Juice Williams pass complete to Will Judson for 13 yards to the Illin 44 for a 1ST down.
0:481st & 10 at own 44Juice Williams rush for 2 yards to the Illin 46.
0:482nd & 8 at own 46Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 00:48.
0:452nd & 8 at own 46Juice Williams pass incomplete to Will Judson.
0:223rd & 8 at own 46Juice Williams sacked by Maurice Evans for a loss of 9 yards to the Illin 37.
0:224th & 17 at own 37Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:22.
0:114th & 17 at own 37Anthony Santella punt for 31 yards, downed at the PnSt 32.
Penn State End of half, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 32Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 31.
Q3 15:00Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Vontae Davis for 21 yards to the Illin 21.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 24, Illinois 17
Illinois Turnover on downs, 6 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 21Juice Williams rush for 5 yards to the Illin 26.
14:092nd & 5 at own 26Juice Williams rush for 14 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
14:011st & 10 at own 40Juice Williams pass complete to Will Judson for 2 yards to the Illin 42.
13:092nd & 8 at own 42Arrelious Benn rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 41.
12:433rd & 9 at own 41Juice Williams rush for 7 yards to the Illin 48.
12:284th & 2 at own 48Juice Williams rush for no gain to the Illin 48, Illinois penalty false start declined.
Penn State Field goal, 6 plays
12:151st & 10 at opp 48Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Illin 46.
11:432nd & 8 at opp 46Evan Royster rush for 37 yards to the Illin 9 for a 1ST down.
11:091st & goal at opp 9Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Illin 5.
10:202nd & goal at opp 5Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the Illin 4.
9:473rd & goal at opp 4Daryll Clark rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 7.
9:144th & goal at opp 7Kevin Kelly 25 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 24, Illinois 14
9:14Kevin Kelly kickoff for 68 yards returned by A.J. Jenkins for 27 yards to the Illin 29.
Illinois Missed FG, 13 plays
8:591st & 10 at own 29Juice Williams rush for 5 yards to the Illin 34.
8:152nd & 5 at own 34Mikel LeShoure rush for 11 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down.
7:541st & 10 at own 45Daniel Dufrene rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 46.
7:262nd & 1 at opp 46Daniel Dufrene rush for no gain to the PnSt 46.
6:513rd & 1 at opp 46Jason Ford rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at opp 43Daniel Dufrene rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 34.
6:062nd & 1 at opp 34Daniel Dufrene rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 32Daniel Dufrene rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 30.
5:072nd & 8 at opp 30Mikel LeShoure rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
4:121st & 10 at opp 20Jason Ford rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 14.
3:332nd & 4 at opp 14Juice Williams rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 16.
3:113rd & 6 at opp 16Juice Williams pass incomplete to Arrelious Benn, broken up by A.J. Wallace.
3:064th & 6 at opp 16Matt Eller 33 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Fumble, 2 plays
2:371st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 5 yards to the PnSt 25.
2:232nd & 5 at own 25Stephfon Green rush for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Illin Martez Wilson at the PnSt 28.
Illinois Field goal, 4 plays
2:061st & 10 at opp 28Chris Duvalt rush for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 33.
1:222nd & 15 at opp 33Juice Williams rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 32.
0:263rd & 14 at opp 32Juice Williams rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 26.
0:004th & 8 at opp 26Matt Eller 43 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 24, Illinois 17
Q4 14:47Matt Eller kickoff for 64 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 94 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 30, Illinois 17
Q4 14:47Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Illinois 17
Q4 14:47Kevin Kelly kickoff for 67 yards returned by Arrelious Benn for 24 yards to the Illin 27.
4th quarter6 drives, then Penn State 38, Illinois 24
Illinois Touchdown pass, 4 plays
14:311st & 10 at own 27Juice Williams rush for 5 yards to the Illin 32.
13:472nd & 5 at own 32Juice Williams pass complete to Michael Hoomanawanui for 9 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at own 41Daniel Dufrene rush for 5 yards to the Illin 46.
12:482nd & 5 at own 46Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 31, Illinois 23
12:48Matt Eller extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Illinois 24
12:48Matt Eller kickoff for 67 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 20 yards to the PnSt 23.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
12:181st & 10 at own 23Derrick Williams rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 27.
11:502nd & 6 at own 27Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 5 yards to the PnSt 32.
10:493rd & 1 at own 32Daryll Clark rush for 22 yards to the Illin 46 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & 10 at opp 46Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 16 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
10:121st & 10 at opp 30Evan Royster rush for 6 yards to the Illin 24.
9:332nd & 4 at opp 24Evan Royster rush for 7 yards to the Illin 17 for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at opp 17Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 37, Illinois 24
9:03Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 38, Illinois 24
9:03Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Fumble, 4 plays
8:571st & 10 at own 20Juice Williams pass incomplete to Arrelious Benn.
8:482nd & 10 at own 20Daniel Dufrene rush for 6 yards to the Illin 26.
8:163rd & 4 at own 26Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 10 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
7:521st & 10 at own 36Daniel Dufrene rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Navorro Bowman, recovered by PnSt Anthony Scirrotto at the Illin 36.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
7:301st & 10 at opp 36Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Illin 34.
6:402nd & 8 at opp 34Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the Illin 33.
6:183rd & 7 at opp 33Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
6:104th & 7 at opp 33Kevin Kelly punt for 33 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Turnover on downs, 8 plays
6:041st & 10 at own 20Juice Williams pass incomplete.
5:532nd & 10 at own 20Juice Williams rush for 6 yards to the Illin 26.
5:163rd & 4 at own 26Juice Williams pass complete to Mikel LeShoure for 12 yards to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at own 38Juice Williams pass complete to Mikel LeShoure for 14 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down.
4:261st & 10 at opp 48Mikel LeShoure rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 46.
4:192nd & 8 at opp 46Juice Williams pass incomplete.
4:143rd & 8 at opp 46Juice Williams pass incomplete to Arrelious Benn.
4:094th & 8 at opp 46Juice Williams pass incomplete to Chris Duvalt.
Penn State End of game, 7 plays
4:011st & 10 at own 46Daryll Clark rush for 13 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down.
3:281st & 10 at opp 41Evan Royster rush for 7 yards to the Illin 34.
2:392nd & 3 at opp 34Derrick Williams rush for 6 yards to the Illin 28 for a 1ST down.
2:091st & 10 at opp 28Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the Illin 25.
2:092nd & 7 at opp 25Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 02:09.
1:462nd & 7 at opp 25Evan Royster rush for 8 yards to the Illin 17 for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 17Penn St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
0:441st & 20 at opp 27Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Illin 25.
0:012nd & 18 at opp 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 27.

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 12 since this game.

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2023Penn State 30, Illinois 13
2021Illinois 20, Penn State 18
2020Penn State 56, Illinois 21
2018Penn State 63, Illinois 24
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