Illinois vs. Penn State
Saturday, October 24, 1959 Share
No. 8 Penn State beat No. 13 Illinois 20–9. It was their second meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 60°F, low 46°F, 1.5 in. of rainAttendance 15,045
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 26 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 gamevs. PurdueOct. 31, 1959
- SeasonIllinois in 1959
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Penn State
- Next gameat West VirginiaOct. 31, 1959
- SeasonPenn State in 1959
- ProgramPenn State history and records