The reality check took a half to show up. Illinois football is better. No doubt about it. A 4-0 start including wins against ranked (at the time, not now) Kansas and Nebraska served as proof. But ...

Penn State coach James Franklin said fans at Beaver Stadium were "impactful" in the Nittany Lions' 21-7 win.

Bret Bielema’s Illinois is already road-tested, 4-0 on the year after an overtime win at then-No. 22 Nebraska. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown 10 touchdowns this season without an interception.

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away ...

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away ...

Nittany Lions' defense put Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer under duress, while their offense had little trouble running the ...

James Franklin asked Penn State fans to bring White-Out energy into Beaver Stadium on Saturday night. They didn’t let him ...

Nittany Lions' defense put Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer under duress, while their offense had little trouble running the ...

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and Penn State pulled away in the ...

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema still has his team's back. Even after the loss to No. 9 Penn State, Bielema remains confident in the group. The Illini lost 21-7 bu ...

If there is one thing Illinois head coach Bret Bielema respects, it is how Penn State makes use of tight end Tyler Warren. Bielema saw firsthand just how versatile and valuable Warren is to Penn State ...