Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs past Illinois defensive back Miles Scott (10) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass over Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas (91) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass against Illinois during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar throws a pass against Illinois during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois tight end Carson Goda (84) catches a touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs with the ball while pressured by Penn State safety Jaylen Reed (1) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass against Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris (4) celebrates after an interception with Abdul Carter (11) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris, right, returns an interception while pursued by Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, center, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren (44) is upended by Illinois defensive back Miles Scott (10) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
llinois running back Kaden Feagin (3) gains yardage past Penn State linebacker Tyler Elsdon, bottom, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren (44) scores a touchdown against Illinois during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris (4) celebrates an interception against Illinois during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)