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Nittany Lions vs Fighting Illini Final: 21-7 - Recap
Kaytron Allen ran for 102 yards as Penn State handled Illinois by a score of 21-7 on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State did not, however, defeat the Fighting Illini against the spread, which closed at -19.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 48.5.
Kaytron Allen rushed for 102 yards, while Nicholas Singleton added 94 yards in the win. Harrison Wallace III and Tyler Warren added 50 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Kaden Feagin rushed for 64 yards for Illinois, while Aidan Laughery added 0 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 185 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Zakhari Franklin and Hank Beatty had 49 and 39 yards respectively.
Penn State outgained Illinois 374-219 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-17 by the Nittany Lions.
The time of possession battle favored Penn State as their offense was on the field for 33:49, longer than the 26:11 of their opponents.
Penn State heads into a Week 6 battle against UCLA. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue.