Penn State vs. Illinois - September 28, 2024

Grading quarterback Rocco Becht's run-of-the-mill performance in Week 9 victory over PurdueWith Penn State football coming off the bye, wide receiver Koby Howard was expected to be ready to play vs. Purdue after missing all of Big Ten play up through

Matt Campbell’s message sounds a whole lot better after a Penn State winFollowing his first Big Ten win as the head coach of Penn State, Matt Campbell admitted that, win or lose, he’s pretty much the same guy. That’s not hard to see

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Week 9 Winners & Losers 📊🗣️ Contenders look vulnerable 💯 Three 8-0 teams left 📲 Full recap of Halloween slate

3 winners and 2 losers from Penn State’s desperately needed 31-17 win over PurdueMatt Campbell is finally in the Big Ten win column.

Penn State's offense needs Koby Howard and Chase Sowell, and "close" isn't cutting itPenn State football finally got its first Big Ten win of the 2026 season and first victory since Sept. 19 vs. Buffalo. The Nittany Lions (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) pull

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Moczulski's walk-off keeps Illini's bowl dreams aliveIt wasn't always pretty, but Illinois (5-3, 3-2) played well enough Saturday to give itself an opportunity to walk off Maryland (2-6, 0-5). After a messy first half that featured fifth-year quarterback Katin Houser - who was playing in his first game since Oct. 10 - throwing an interception on his opening drive and a...

Cam Wallace’s huge day immediately debunks the Matt Campbell loyalty theoriesPenn State wasn't afraid to hand the backfield to a James Franklin holdover.

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Penn State - Purdue Open ThreadPenn State football, let’s gooooooooooo

Koby Howard and Chase Sowell both ruled OUT is Penn State's nightmare scenarioWith the news that star wide receiver Koby Howard practicing this week, there was a growing expectation that he would make his return from an injury he suffered

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Katin Houser finds Brayden Trimble in the end zone 🎥

Penn State vs. Purdue injury report: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up for the Nittany LionsKoby Howard isn't trending in a great direction to play for the first time since Week 3.

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Illinois Football at Maryland Game DiscussionTalk here!

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How to Watch Illinois vs. FDU Season Opener: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsAnd here we go.

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What time and channel does Penn State play today? Latest on how to watchPenn State football is fresh off its bye week and heads into a Week 9 battle wih Purdue. The Nittany Lions are just one of three teams in the Big Ten that hasn

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Penn State vs. Purdue final odds and prediction for Week 9Penn State is still searching for its first Big Ten win and it may have to go score-for-score with a sneaky good Purdue offense to get it.

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What I Want To See From Penn State Against PurdueGive us something to celebrate.

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With injury questions at wide receiver, it's time for Penn State to get Zay Robinson involvedIf Koby Howard and Chase Sowell can't go, or even if they can, more touches for Zay Robinson could be just what the Penn State offense needs.

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Column | How Illini can scare away TerrapinsAfter a much-needed win at Gies Memorial Stadium, the Illini (4-3, 2-2) are back on the road to take on the Maryland Terrapins (2-5, 0-4) on Halloween. Following an overtime win over Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) and a smooth victory over Oregon (4-3, 2-2), Illinois heads into College Park, Maryland, on a two-game win streak...

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: Preseason dominance, injury report scares, and morePenn State athletics has a big weekend coming up with football back in action vs. Purdue, women's volleyball defeating Ohio State with its senior night on the h

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Maryland offers buy-one, get-two-free tickets ahead of Illinois matchupIllinois is set to take on Maryland this Saturday.

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LaVar Arrington II is set to return, but Penn State’s pass-rush problems could be getting worseInjuries continue to pile up for Penn State even coming off a bye week.

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Chase Sowell joining Koby Howard on the Penn State availability report is cause for concernPenn State's loaded availability report included its top two wide receivers listed as questionable.

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CFB Week 9 Betting Locks 🔒Who to count on against the spread for the Big Ten matchup between Maryland and Illinois 📲

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How to Watch Illinois at Maryland: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsLooking for win No. 5.

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D’Anton Lynn sounds ready to crank up the blitz, but this is not the week to do itPenn State's pass rush has faltered this year, but with Purdue in town in Week 9, Lynn can't force the issue or Ryan Browne will make him pay.

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Penn State took far too long to move Marcus Neal to LB and adjust to D’Anton Lynn’s defenseMarcus Neal Jr. is no longer a safety for Penn State, but should he have ever been?

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CFB Week 9 Picks 🔮Predicting every game with more chaos looming 📲

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Matt Campbell whiffs on 4-star quarterback flip after a bye week pushPenn State football head coach Matt Campbell spent the Week 8 bye looking to beef up his Class of 2027, which is ranked 20th in the country with 21 commits. One

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Amid Tumult, Injury and Defeat at Penn State, Tony Rojas Continues to Tackle It AllPenn State linebacker Tony Rojas, a midseason All-American, is the shining star of a defense — and a program — in flux as it struggles with being in

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How Chase Sowell Is Keeping Penn State Motivated Amid Losing StreakPenn State’s preseason goals are gone. Any lingering hopes of a Big Ten championship run or a College Football Playoff berth dissolved over the last month

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Stojakovic, Z. Ivisic out, Williams questionable for final Illini exhibitionIllinois head coach Brad Underwood gave an injury update ahead of UIC exhibition.

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Matt Campbell is still ‘convicted’ about Rocco Becht, but with a bye week of perspectiveIt's possible Matt Campbell saw his longtime QB with fresh eyes, or that could just be what I want to believe.

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Koby Howard injury update: Matt Campbell keeps star WR’s status in doubt for Week 9Howard is trending in the right direction for Penn State's matchup with Purdue.

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Nittany Lions in the NFL 2026: Week 7Mikey G gets a score on National TE day, and Saquon is FINALLY back in the end zone.

Purdue’s defense is Penn State’s last hope of establishing an identity in the run gameTaylor Mouser hasn't found a reliable plan for running the football ball, but he can cross off what hasn't worked.

Big Ten still undecided on Penn State/Washington daytime kickoff for Week 10Penn State and Washington won't be a showcase game in Week 10, but kickoff time is still TBD.

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Penn State Set for Afternoon Kickoff Against WashingtonPenn State is set for another mid-afternoon matchup this season. The Nittany Lions will face Washington at either 3:30 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. eastern time on

Big Ten power rankings Week 8: How did Wisconsin and Northwestern become real CFP threats?While Penn State was on its bye in Week 8, the Big Ten had another week of wild developments.

Early odds for Penn State vs. Purdue in Week 9 put a lot of faith in the winless Nittany LionsMatt Campbell is still searching for his first Big Ten win. Should he be trusted to get it over the Boilermakers?

🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Column | Player grades, notes from Illinois' win against OregonAfter a series of losses and an overtime victory, Illinois (4-3, 2-2) finally had a strong win against a Power Four opponent. The Illini took down the Oregon Ducks (4-3, 2-2) for only the second time in program history and for the first time since 1970.

Penn State’s 2027 recruiting reshuffle continues with LB Blake Betton’s Wisconsin flipPenn State's second de-commitment in a week will amplify concern about Matt Campbell's ability to get his first class to the finish line.

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Clayton wins battle of the backups; Illinois upsets Oregon at homeFirst career start, check. First win as a starter, check.

Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Clayton wins battle of the backups, leads Illinois to victory against OregonFirst career start, check. First win as a starter, check.

Oregon Drops to 4-3 😬

Ducks lose three games in a season for first time under Dan Lanning after falling 21-10 to Illinois 🎥

Penn State Lands Commitment From Ohio Running Back Jordan HallPenn State picked up a late addition to its 2027 class out of enemy territory on Saturday evening. Three-star running back Jordan Hall, a Cincinnati

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Matt Campbell bests Ohio State for late-rising 2027 RB Jordan Hall’s commitmentCampbell got the best of Ryan Day in a head-to-head battle for an Ohio native.

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Aidan Laughery breaks off a long score for Illini 🎥

Days after Matt Campbell’s offer, 4-star Braylen Warren outduels top-ranked 2027 QB Trae TaylorPenn State zeroed in on Missouri commit Braylen Warren just in time for a huge spotlight performance in his senior season.

Penn State LB commit Blake Betton predicted to be the next flip from Matt Campbell’s 2027 classIt’s flip season in college football, still a little over a month out from the early signing period, which begins on December 2 for the 2027 college football re

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A bye week reckoning is the only way for Matt Campbell to avoid a lost season in Year 1It's time for Matt Campbell to zoom out and consider the program's long-term health.

TCR Reacts: Fans aren’t expecting much from Illinois football the rest of the wayNot looking great.

David Mirkovic on sideline back in boot during Illinois’ exhibition vs. BaylorDavid Mirkovic has suffered a setback in recovery.

Dylan Raiola set to start Saturday against the Fighting IlliniThe former Nebraska QB will be heading the Oregon offense on Saturday.

Pitt held Mario Cristobal off but that shouldn’t stop Penn State from pursuing Mason HeintschelOutbidding his new in-state rival could be Matt Campbell's only path to a potentially elite QB in 2027.

Will Texas Bench Arch? 👀

Back-to-back losses have Longhorns QB on hot seat

Penn State's 5 most pressing flip targets for Matt Campbell to land before early signing periodMatt Campbell and his Penn State staff have a lot to fix with their 2026 team, but with a chance to zoom out during the Nittany Lions’ lone bye week of 2026, th

How Illinois can pull off an upset against OregonAfter a week of upsets, can the Illini pull one off?

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New Episode of Big College Noon Day 📺

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How Are Penn State Rookies Performing in the NFL?The NFL careers of Penn State’s latest rookie class are officially underway, and the early returns span the full spectrum of professional football. From

Penn State and Ohio State RB target Jordan Hall set to announce commitment SaturdayHall has been a late-riser in the 2027 class, but with the Buckeyes interested, Penn State will have a tough time prying hime out of Ohio.

4 head coach candidates Maryland could hire to terrify the Big Ten and 2 who would notIf Maryland is really a sleeping giant, is there anyone out there who could wake it up?

Oregon Starting Dylan RaiolaDucks turning back to QB after benching him for Brock Thomas (On3)

3 Penn State players who have exceeded expectations and 3 who have come up shortMatt Campbell's team has come up short of expectations this season, but there are a still a few silver linings for the Nittany Lions.

Matt Campbell is spending Penn State’s bye week attempting to flip 4-star QB Braylen WarrenPenn State has honed in on its potential Will Wood replacement, extending an offer to the Omaha Westside QB.

8 potential transfer portal QBs for Penn State to monitor if Alex Manske isn’t the answerPenn State may need to dip into the transfer portal for its Rocco Becht replacements for 2027 if Alex Manske isn't ready to take over.

College football midseason All-American ballot: Tony Rojas and the Nittany Lions who came closestPenn State hasn't had much to hang its hat on through the first half of the 2026 season, but Tony Rojas has been a superstar defensively.

How Penn State Transfers Are Doing at New SchoolsThe number of former Penn State players spread around the college football landscape has never been larger following a massive offseason departure. From

4 Maryland recruits Penn State should try to pick off after Mike Locksley’s firingMaryland's decision to move on from its head coach could heat up flip season.

CFB Week 8 Picks 🔮More upsets loading? Predicting every game this weekend 📲

Ranking Penn State’s roster retention priorities for the 2027 seasonMatt Campbell isn't focused on next year's roster yet, but he should do what he can to make sure these players are on it.

Matt Campbell Defends Penn State QB Rocco Becht, Gives Koby Howard Update Amid Bye WeekDuring the only media availability of Penn State’s bye week, head coach Matt Campbell met with reporters on Tuesday to discuss the current state of the

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Blessed & Honored: Penn State Offers Top 100 MA LinemanSearching for anything positive…

PSU Player’s Dad Apologizes 🙌Quinton Martin Jr.’s father says frustrations got best of him after his harsh criticism of Rocco Becht went viral

Koby Howard’s return after Penn State’s bye week isn’t a foregone conclusionAccording to Matt Campbell, Howard is questionable for Week 9 matchup with Purdue.

Matt Campbell has started arguing against himself with Alex Manske/Rocco Becht decisionMatt Campbell hasn't seen enough to trust Alex Manske, which is precisely the point.

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Nittany Lions in the NFL 2026: Week 6Jahan finds the end zone.

Quinton Martin Sr. goes viral with Rocco Becht criticism as Penn State's QB strugglesRocco Becht hasn't played well and Quinton Martin Jr. hasn't played, and all the frustrations seem to be boiling over.

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

Penn State's run game is so bad, it's somehow become an afterthoughtPenn State football's run game coming out of the era of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen has been shocking. Though there's a plethora of problems surfacing

Even with a disappointing start, Terry Smith is showing why Penn State paid up to keep himTerry Smith didn't keep all the talent from last year's team in Happy Valley, but his position group is leading the Nittany Lions into their rebuild.

TCR Reacts: Illinois’ second-half win totalHow many more wins will the Illini get?

3 QB flip targets Penn State could potentially pursue after Will Wood’s decommitment (and a few more to monitor)Penn State is without a QB in the 2027 recruiting class and has just 2 expected to be back on its 2027 roster, so Matt Campbell may need to explore his options.

Kickoff Time, TV Network Announced for Penn State vs. PurduePenn State is slated for another unconventional kickoff time. The Nittany Lions will welcome Purdue for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 31, the Big

Matt Campbell found a nice piece in 3-star Josiah Zayas, not a proof of conceptPenn State can't build it's entire roster out of hidden gem 3-star recruits, so a find like Zayas shouldn't lull Matt Campbell into a false sense of security.

Penn State's misplaced optimism doesn't excuse Matt Campbell, but it can't be ignoredCurt Cignetti and Indiana are the exception, not the norm.

Big Ten power rankings Week 7: The title still runs through Indiana after Ohio State’s winThe Hoosiers may have come up short, but they left the Big Ten title rematch in a much better spot.

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How to Watch Illinois vs. Oregon: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsBig game.

5 Reasons for Optimism for Penn State FansIt’s not looking good for Penn State. The Nittany Lions on Saturday dropped their fourth consecutive game, 21-18 against Michigan, falling below .500 on

Penn State Quarterback Recruit Flips Commitment to Boston College Amid Losing StreakRiding a four-game losing streak, Penn State has begun taking losses off the field as well. The Nittany Lions on Sunday afternoon lost a commitment from

Penn State Game 7 Snap Counts at Michigan and Season TotalsPenn State’s struggles continued with another loss on Saturday, this time at the hands of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Nittany Lions blew a 3-0 halftime

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

Penn State Hands Game to Michigan: Post-Game Link DumpThe Nittany Lions fall to 0-4 in Big Ten play.

Grading quarterback Rocco Becht's faulty performance in Week 7 loss vs. MichiganPenn State football suffered yet another loss on the 2026 season, falling 0-4 in Big Ten play and below .500 in its overall record. The Nittany Lions are now 3-

Rocco Becht calling his performance vs. Michigan ‘unlucky’ will make a bad situation worseRocco Becht's season has been a lot of things, "unlucky" isn't the first word that comes to mind.

CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

B/R CFB Top 25 After Week 7 🔢MASSIVE shakeups underway after chaotic slate. Tap for latest projections 📲

Matt Campbell would like you to believe the mess he inherited is bigger than the one he's creatingMatt Campbell would like you to believe the mess he inherited is bigger than the one he's creating.

Chase Sowell Shines in Penn State’s Loss to Michigan: ‘He Played Phenomenal’ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On the opening play of the second quarter during Saturday’s loss to Michigan, Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht found wide receiver

Matt Campbell's building a foundation that can withstand losses, but not win a gamePenn State football head coach Matt Campbell gave his classic postgame press conference answers following Saturday's loss to Michigan. The Nittany Lions are now

Matt Campbell is clueless for refusing to take a page out of Michigan’s QB bookRocco Becht is Matt Campbell's starting QB and that's the end of that.

Three Takeaways From Penn State’s 21-18 Loss to MichiganRocco Becht throws another one away.

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Michigan 21, Penn State 18: The Pain Never EndsBecht’s three turnovers run the losing streak to four games

Chase Sowell's huge outing is the biggest silver lining from another Penn State lossIn Penn State football's 21-18 loss to Michigan on Saturday, the answer to wide receiver Koby Howard's offense was undeniable. Though Howard is expected to retu

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Penn State freshman Josiah Zayas sets social media on fire with absurd on-handed INT vs. MichiganJosiah Zayas looks like a budding star in the Penn State defensive backfield.

Michigan Bench Bryce UnderwoodTrue Freshman QB Tommy Carr has entered the game vs. Penn State

Penn State One Handed INT 😱

Josiah Zayas may need to consider a change to WR after this 🎥

Chase Sowell injury update: Penn State WR helped off amid a four-catch 1st half vs. MichiganSowell was Rocco Becht's primary target early before going down with an apparent ankle injury.

Chase Sowell Among 4 Game-Time Decisions for Penn State Against MichiganPenn State may be without several key players against Michigan on Saturday. The Nittany Lions included four players as "game-time decisions" on their

Penn State Week 7 injury report vs. Michigan: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step upPenn State football is back in action, but not all Nittany Lions will be out on the field Saturday vs. Michigan. This is their last game before their bye week,

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What time and channel does Penn State play today? Latest on how to watchPenn State football has yet to win a Big Ten game so far this season, starting off 0-3 after most recently losing to USC at home in Week 6. Saturday afternoon i

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TCR Reacts: Most fans not ready for start of Michael Clayton II eraHow are you feeling about the QB situation?

Penn State vs. Michigan final odds and prediction for Week 7Penn State and Michigan are both in tough spots, but Kyle Whittingham has a much clearer path out of it than Matt Campbell.

CFP Makes 'Handshake' TV DealExpanded 24-team playoff still subject to board approval before deal is formalized on paper (ESPN)

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Is Michael Clayton II the Illini’s next great QB?Katin Houser’s injury has given Freshman Michael Clayton II a rare opportunity.

Biggest Disappointments of 2026 CFB Season 😞Assessing why Penn State's coaching decision has been a major letdown so far 📲

CFP Expansion Winners & Losers🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

The inevitable 24-team CFP expansion is for programs like Penn State, not college football fansIncreased access keeps middle-class power conference programs spending like they have a chance.

CB Audavion Collins might be Penn State’s greatest weapon for stopping Michigan’s run-heavy attackCollins is the breakout star of Penn State's defense. It's time for D'Anton Lynn to treat him that way.

Penn State at Michigan Game Preview and Score PredictionRiding a three-game losing skid, Penn State is desperately hoping to turn its season around with a trip to face Michigan in The Big House on Saturday. The

Penn State midseason report card leaves Matt Campbell almost unlimited room for improvementPenn State is 3-3 and 0-3 in Big Ten play for the second straight season and there aren't many signs of an impending turnaround.

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Penn State’s defensive tinkering could lead to a Marcus Neal Jr. reemergence at linebackerOne of Penn State's top transfers is already out of the rotation at safety, so it's seemingly time for a position change.

Penn State, Michigan Release Initial Availability ReportsPenn State has some new additions to its availability report. The Nittany Lions on Wednesday night released their first Big Ten-mandated update on player