Illinois at Penn State

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Penn State beat Illinois 24–⁠17 in overtime. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 17–⁠4.

AwayIllinois4–⁠8 in 2013
17
HomePenn State7–⁠5 in 2013
24

Final, overtime at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ESPNAttendance 95,131

At kickoff
54°F, mostly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Dan Capron; umpire Jim Shaw; head linesman Jim Ryan; line judge Brian Bolinger; side judge Craig Jeffreys; field judge Al Terry; back judge Jack Lyman; alternate Paul SrokaGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Illinois0377017
Penn State7703724

Standouts

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Player stats

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nathan Scheelhaase33/5232112
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nathan Scheelhaase835013
Josh Ferguson1034113
Donovonn Young62108
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Spencer Harris1081026
Josh Ferguson673126
Miles Osei560017
Steve Hull659024

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Christian Hackenberg20/3224010
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Bill Belton36201116
Zach Zwinak62507
Allen Robinson114014
Christian Hackenberg51019
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Allen Robinson11165047
Brandon Felder119019
Richy Anderson218015
Kyle Carter115115
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ryan Keiser100
Jordan Lucas110

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

Team stats

IllinoisPenn State
411Total yards490
321Passing yards240
90Rushing yards250
6.2Yards per pass7.5
3.8Yards per rush5.2
27First downs25
8–⁠13Third downs8–⁠18
0–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠3
2Turnovers1
9–⁠71Penalties11–⁠95
25:37Possession34:05

Efficiency

IllinoisPenn State
49%Success rate46%
0.03EPA per play0.20
0.84Explosiveness0.96
0.06Rushing EPA0.14
0.08Passing EPA0.31
43%Passing-down success33%
−0.13First-down EPA0.17
−0.04Second-down EPA−0.02
0.95Third-down EPA0.62

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Penn State −10, over/under 57.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Penn State 76%, Illinois 24%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneIllinois end zoneQ1 IllinoisInterception, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 10 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 17 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateMissed FG, 10 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 IllinoisField goal, 12 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 10 playsQ3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 13 playsQ3 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ3 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 8 playsQ4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ4 Penn StateFumble, 7 playsQ4 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateField goal, 6 playsQ4 IllinoisResult not recorded, 1 playQ5 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ5 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play
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 IllinoisInterception, 6 plays, 55 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 84 yards
  3. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 10 plays, 77 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 17 plays, 82 yards
  5. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  6. Q2 Penn StateMissed FG, 10 plays, 32 yards
  7. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  8. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 42 yards
  9. Q2 IllinoisField goal, 12 plays, 33 yards
  10. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 10 plays, 60 yards
  11. Q3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 13 plays, 88 yards
  12. Q3 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 64 yards
  13. Q3 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 15 yards
  14. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 8 plays, 33 yards
  15. Q4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 77 yards
  16. Q4 Penn StateFumble, 7 plays, 23 yards
  17. Q4 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  18. Q4 Penn StateField goal, 6 plays, 17 yards
  19. Q4 IllinoisResult not recorded, 1 play, −11 yards
  20. Q5 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 25 yards
  21. Q5 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 50 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Penn State 7, Illinois 0
Illinois Interception, 6 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 16 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down.
14:411st & 10 at own 41Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 13 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
14:261st & 10 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
14:182nd & 10 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 26 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
14:011st & 10 at opp 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Josh Ferguson.
13:512nd & 10 at opp 20ILLINOIS penalty 10 yard Holding on Michael Heitz accepted.
13:222nd & 20 at opp 30Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Jordan Lucas at the PnSt 15, returned for 1 yard to the PnSt 16.
Penn State Touchdown run, 7 plays
13:161st & 10 at own 16Bill Belton rush for 16 yards to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
12:531st & 10 at own 32Bill Belton rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 39.
12:452nd & 3 at own 39Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Bill Belton for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 38.
11:353rd & 4 at own 38Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 47 yards to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down.
10:561st & 10 at opp 15Bill Belton rush for 1 yard to the Illin 14.
10:302nd & 9 at opp 14Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the Illin 11.
9:503rd & 6 at opp 11ILLINOIS penalty 6 yard Personal Foul on Jonathan Brown accepted, no play.
9:441st & goal at opp 5Bill Belton rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Illinois 0
9:44Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Illinois 0
9:44Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by Josh Ferguson for 19 yards to the Illin 19.
Illinois Punt, 10 plays
9:281st & 10 at own 19Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 5 yards to the Illin 24.
9:102nd & 5 at own 24Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
9:003rd & 5 at own 24Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at own 30Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 21 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 49Josh Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 48.
7:472nd & 9 at opp 48Donovonn Young rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 45.
7:143rd & 6 at opp 45Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Martize Barr for 7 yards to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down.
6:391st & 10 at opp 38Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 39.
6:232nd & 11 at opp 39ILLINOIS penalty 15 yard Illegal Block on Alex Hill accepted.
6:002nd & 26 at own 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 8 yards to the PnSt 46.
5:363rd & 18 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
5:284th & 18 at opp 46Justin DuVernois punt for 28 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 18.
Penn State Touchdown run, 17 plays
5:201st & 10 at own 18Bill Belton rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 25.
4:472nd & 3 at own 25Bill Belton rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
4:191st & 10 at own 35Allen Robinson rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
4:151st & 10 at own 49PENN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Richy Anderson accepted.
4:101st & 10 at own 34Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 38.
3:222nd & 6 at own 38Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
3:153rd & 6 at own 38Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 8 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at own 46Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
2:032nd & 6 at the 50Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 11 yards to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at opp 39Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete.
1:232nd & 10 at opp 39Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the Illin 33.
0:463rd & 4 at opp 33Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 6 yards to the Illin 27 for a 1ST down.
0:331st & 10 at opp 27Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the Illin 25.
0:002nd & 8 at opp 25Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 1 yard to the Illin 24.
Q2 14:503rd & 7 at opp 24Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the Illin 18.
Q2 14:114th & 1 at opp 18Bill Belton rush for 14 yards to the Illin 4 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:441st & goal at opp 4Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
Q2 13:382nd & 0 at opp 4PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game on Christian Hackenberg accepted.
Q2 13:132nd & goal at opp 9Christian Hackenberg rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Illinois 0
Q2 13:13Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Illinois 0
Q2 13:13Sam Ficken kickoff for 64 yards returned by Josh Ferguson for 18 yards to the Illin 19.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 14, Illinois 3
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
13:011st & 10 at own 19Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 8 yards to the Illin 27.
12:402nd & 2 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for no gain to the Illin 27.
12:063rd & 2 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Josh Ferguson.
11:594th & 2 at own 27Justin DuVernois punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 37.
Penn State Missed FG, 10 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 37Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 39.
11:132nd & 8 at own 39Zach Zwinak rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 45.
10:453rd & 2 at own 45Bill Belton rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at the 50ILLINOIS penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Caleb Day accepted.
10:071st & 10 at opp 35Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Illin 31.
9:332nd & 6 at opp 31Zach Zwinak rush for 3 yards to the Illin 28.
8:563rd & 3 at opp 28Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Bill Belton.
8:564th & 3 at opp 28Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 8:56.
8:504th & 3 at opp 28Bill Belton rush for 5 yards to the Illin 23 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at opp 23PENN ST penalty 15 yard Tripping on John Urschel accepted, no play.
7:401st & 25 at opp 38Zach Zwinak rush for 7 yards to the Illin 31.
7:052nd & 18 at opp 31Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Richy Anderson for 3 yards to the Illin 28.
6:283rd & 15 at opp 28Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Bill Belton for 9 yards to the Illin 19.
5:574th & 6 at opp 19Sam Ficken 37 yard field goal MISSED.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
5:341st & 10 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 4 yards to the Illin 24.
5:082nd & 6 at own 24Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
5:083rd & 6 at own 24ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start on Michael Heitz accepted.
4:593rd & 11 at own 19Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Martize Barr.
4:514th & 11 at own 19Justin DuVernois punt for 31 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard line.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
4:451st & 10 at the 50Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 21 yards to the Illin 29 for a 1ST down.
4:211st & 10 at opp 29Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Illin 25.
3:502nd & 6 at opp 25Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Adam Breneman for 2 yards to the Illin 23.
3:134th & 8 at opp 27PENN ST penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Ty Howle accepted.
2:534th & 23 at opp 42Alex Butterworth punt for 40 yards, downed at the Illin 2.
Illinois Field goal, 12 plays
2:441st & 10 at own 2Josh Ferguson rush for 13 yards to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down.
2:291st & 10 at own 15Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 5 yards to the Illin 20.
2:102nd & 5 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
2:023rd & 5 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 10 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at own 30Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 9 yards to the Illin 39.
1:452nd & 1 at own 39Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 1:45.
1:402nd & 1 at own 39Donovonn Young rush for 3 yards to the Illin 42 for a 1ST down.
1:281st & 10 at own 42Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 17 yards to the PnSt 41 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 41Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 26 yards to the PnSt 15 for a 1ST down.
1:151st & 10 at opp 15Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 11 yards to the PnSt 4 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 0 at opp 4PENN ST penalty 2 yard Offside accepted.
0:441st & 0 at opp 2ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard Illegal Procedure accepted.
0:441st & 0 at opp 7Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 0:44.
0:371st & goal at opp 7Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Evan Wilson.
0:292nd & goal at opp 7Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 2 yards to the PnSt 5.
0:003rd & 0 at opp 5PENN ST penalty 3 yard Personal Foul accepted, no play.
0:001st & goal at opp 2Taylor Zalewski 21 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 14, Illinois 3
Q3 15:00Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Penn State 14, Illinois 10
Penn State Punt, 10 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 25Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 27.
14:152nd & 8 at own 27Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 7 yards to the PnSt 34.
14:013rd & 1 at own 34Christian Hackenberg rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
13:511st & 10 at own 36Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 6 yards to the PnSt 42.
12:562nd & 4 at own 42Bill Belton rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 43.
12:183rd & 3 at own 43Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 3 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
11:491st & 10 at own 46PENN ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Procedure on Ty Howle accepted.
11:111st & 15 at own 41Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 19 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
10:561st & 10 at opp 40Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the Illin 38.
10:152nd & 8 at opp 38Christian Hackenberg rush for 3 yards to the Illin 35.
9:393rd & 5 at opp 35Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Kyle Carter.
9:334th & 5 at opp 35Alex Butterworth punt for 23 yards, fair catch by Darius Mosely at the Illin 12.
Illinois Touchdown run, 13 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 12Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 6 yards to the Illin 18.
9:062nd & 4 at own 18Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 13 yards to the Illin 31 for a 1ST down.
8:351st & 10 at own 31Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 4 yards to the Illin 35.
8:032nd & 6 at own 35Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 8 yards to the Illin 43 for a 1ST down.
7:411st & 10 at own 43Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
7:332nd & 10 at own 43Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the Illin 43.
6:443rd & 10 at own 43Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 11 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
6:361st & 10 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
6:232nd & 10 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 15 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 31Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 11 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
5:441st & 10 at opp 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 5 yards to the PnSt 15.
5:142nd & 5 at opp 15Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down.
4:471st & goal at opp 8Josh Ferguson rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 14, Illinois 9
4:47Taylor Zalewski extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Illinois 10
4:47Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:401st & 10 at own 25Bill Belton rush for 16 yards to the PnSt 41 for a 1ST down.
4:121st & 10 at own 41Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 45.
3:422nd & 6 at own 45Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
3:333rd & 6 at own 45Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 7 yards to the Illin 48 for a 1ST down.
3:151st & 10 at opp 48Bill Belton rush for 5 yards to the Illin 43.
2:422nd & 5 at opp 43Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the Illin 39.
2:273rd & 1 at opp 39Christian Hackenberg rush for no gain to the Illin 39.
1:544th & 1 at opp 39Bill Belton rush for no gain to the Illin 39.
Illinois Turnover on downs, 12 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 39Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 45.
1:202nd & 4 at own 45Josh Ferguson rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
0:331st & 10 at opp 47Josh Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 43.
0:192nd & 6 at opp 43Donovonn Young rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 39.
0:113rd & 2 at opp 39Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:11.
0:033rd & 2 at opp 39Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 6 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 33Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
Q4 14:512nd & 10 at opp 33Josh Ferguson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 37.
Q4 14:173rd & 14 at opp 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 24 yards to the PnSt 13 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:551st & 10 at opp 13Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the PnSt 13.
Q4 13:242nd & 10 at opp 13Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
Q4 13:153rd & 10 at opp 13Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 9 yards to the PnSt 4.
Q4 13:014th & 1 at opp 4Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 13:01.
Q4 12:574th & 1 at opp 4Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Jon Davis.
4th quarter5 drives, then Tied at 17
Penn State Punt, 8 plays
12:461st & 10 at own 4Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 7.
12:302nd & 7 at own 7Bill Belton rush for 15 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at own 22Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 28.
11:112nd & 4 at own 28Bill Belton rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 29.
10:313rd & 3 at own 29Timeout PENN ST, clock 10:31.
10:243rd & 3 at own 29Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 31.
9:554th & 1 at own 31ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard Running Into Kicker on Justin Hardee accepted.
9:551st & 10 at own 36PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Ty Howle accepted.
9:481st & 15 at own 31Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
9:422nd & 15 at own 31Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brandon Felder.
9:273rd & 15 at own 31Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 37.
9:094th & 9 at own 37Alex Butterworth punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Miles Osei at the Illin 23.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 13 plays
8:591st & 10 at own 23Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 6 yards to the Illin 29.
8:302nd & 4 at own 29Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the Illin 32.
8:223rd & 1 at own 32Josh Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the Illin 34 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at own 34Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 4 yards to the PnSt 47, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Face Mask accepted for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at opp 47Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 48.
8:002nd & 11 at opp 48Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 12 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 36Donovonn Young rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 28.
7:002nd & 2 at opp 28Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 6 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
6:311st & 10 at opp 22Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Matt LaCosse.
6:262nd & 10 at opp 22Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Matt LaCosse.
6:263rd & 10 at opp 22Timeout PENN ST, clock 6:26.
6:203rd & 10 at opp 22Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 13 yards to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
6:071st & goal at opp 9Donovonn Young rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 7.
5:302nd & goal at opp 7Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 16, Penn State 14
5:30Taylor Zalewski extra point GOOD.Illinois 17, Penn State 14
5:30Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 63 yards returned by Eugene Lewis for 27 yards to the PnSt 29.
Penn State Fumble, 7 plays
5:201st & 10 at own 29Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Jesse James.
5:112nd & 10 at own 29Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Richy Anderson for 15 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
5:111st & 10 at own 44ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard Sideline Interference accepted.
5:001st & 10 at own 49Bill Belton rush for 7 yards to the Illin 44.
4:222nd & 3 at opp 44Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 39 yards to the Illin 5 for a 1ST down.
4:041st & goal at opp 5Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the Illin 2.
3:302nd & goal at opp 2Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
3:233rd & goal at opp 2Bill Belton rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Illin Tim Kynard at the Illin 2.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:181st & 10 at own 2Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
3:072nd & 10 at own 2Josh Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the Illin 3.
2:313rd & 9 at own 3Donovonn Young rush for 1 yard to the Illin 4.
1:444th & 8 at own 4Justin DuVernois punt for 45 yards, downed at the Illin 49.
Penn State Field goal, 6 plays
1:301st & 10 at opp 49Bill Belton rush for 8 yards to the Illin 41.
1:172nd & 2 at opp 41Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 16 yards to the Illin 25 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & 10 at opp 25Bill Belton rush for 7 yards to the Illin 18.
0:572nd & 3 at opp 18Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 0:57.
0:512nd & 3 at opp 18Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brandon Felder.
0:463rd & 3 at opp 18Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brandon Felder.
0:414th & 3 at opp 18Sam Ficken 35 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 17
0:41Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
0:411st & 10 at own 25ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start on Ted Karras accepted.
0:361st & 15 at own 20PENN ST penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
0:361st & 10 at own 25Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 0:36.
Overtime2 drives, then Penn State 24, Illinois 17
Penn State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Bill Belton rush for 11 yards to the Illin 14 for a 1ST down.
1st & 10 at opp 14Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the Illin 11.
2nd & 7 at opp 11Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Adam Breneman for 6 yards to the Illin 5.
3rd & 1 at opp 5PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Jesse James accepted.
3rd & 11 at opp 15Timeout PENN ST, clock 15:00.
3rd & 11 at opp 15Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 23, Illinois 17
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Illinois 17
Illinois 1 play
1st & 10 at opp 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Ryan Keiser at the PnSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.

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 seven since this game.

Recent meetings
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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