Penn State @ Illinois, 12:00pm ET, September 16th
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -14.5 | 48.5 | -625 |
| Illinois | +14.5 | 48.5 | +485 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 2-0-0 | 100% | 7 |
| Illinois | 0-2-0 | 0% | -6.5 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 2-0-0 | 38 | 9.8 |
| Illinois | 1-1-0 | 26.5 | 6.3 |
| Penn State Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Harrison Wallace III | RS SO | 0.88 | 3.84 | 6' 1'' | 194 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | SR | 0.92 | 4.26 | 6' 1'' | 188 |
| WR-SL | Liam Clifford | RS SO | 0.88 | 3.79 | 6' 1'' | 198 |
| LT | Olumuyiwa Fashanu | RS JR | 0.89 | 3.87 | 6' 6'' | 319 |
| LG | JB Nelson | RS JR/TR | 0.9 | 4.01 | 6' 5'' | 332 |
| OC | Hunter Nourzad | RS SR/TR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 6' 3'' | 315 |
| RG | Sal Wormley | RS SR | 0.91 | 4.1 | 6' 3'' | 324 |
| RT | Caedan Wallace | RS SR | 0.96 | 4.79 | 6' 5'' | 341 |
| TE | Theo Johnson | JR | 0.97 | 4.84 | 6' 6'' | 264 |
| QB | Drew Allar | SO | 0.99 | 5 | 6' 5'' | 243 |
| RB | Nicholas Singleton | SO | 0.99 | 5 | 6' 0'' | 224 |
| Average | 0.93 | 4.31 | ||||
| Illinois Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Jer'Zhan Newton | RS JR | 0.85 | 3.52 | 6' 2'' | 295 |
| NT | Denzel Daxon | RS SR/TR | 0.87 | 3.75 | 6' 2'' | 315 |
| DT | Keith Randolph Jr. | RS JR | 0.87 | 3.74 | 6' 5'' | 305 |
| LOLB | Tarique Barnes | SR | 0.84 | 3.43 | 6' 1'' | 230 |
| MLB | Dylan Rosiek | RS SO | 0.83 | 3.35 | 6' 1'' | 225 |
| ROLB | Seth Coleman | RS JR | 0.86 | 3.64 | 6' 5'' | 240 |
| LCB | Tyler Strain | RS SO | 0.84 | 3.37 | 5' 9'' | 180 |
| SS | Clayton Bush | SR/TR | 0.84 | 3.38 | 6' 1'' | 195 |
| FS | Miles Scott | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 200 |
| RCB | Tahveon Nicholson | RS JR | 0.81 | 3.06 | 5' 11'' | 180 |
| STAR | Xavier Scott | SO | 0.85 | 3.47 | 5' 11'' | 185 |
| Average | 0.83 | 3.34 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.89 | 6' 1'' | 193.3 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.91 | 6' 4.4'' | 326.2 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.8 | 6' 1'' | 188.8 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.86 | 6' 3'' | 305 |
| Illinois Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Casey Washington | SR | 0.84 | 3.36 | 6' 2'' | 200 |
| WR-Z | Pat Bryant | JR | 0.86 | 3.56 | 6' 3'' | 195 |
| WR-SL | Isaiah Williams | RS JR | 0.95 | 4.61 | 5' 10'' | 180 |
| LT | Julian Pearl | RS SR | 0.85 | 3.47 | 6' 6'' | 315 |
| LG | Isaiah Adams | SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.61 | 6' 5'' | 315 |
| OC | Josh Kreutz | RS SO | 0.86 | 3.56 | 6' 2'' | 280 |
| RG | Josh Gesky | RS SO | 0.82 | 3.24 | 6' 5'' | 325 |
| RT | Zy Crisler | RS SO/TR | 0.86 | 3.65 | 6' 6'' | 330 |
| TE | Tip Reiman | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 5'' | 265 |
| QB | Luke Altmyer | RS SO/TR | 0.92 | 4.28 | 6' 2'' | 200 |
| RB | Reggie Love III | RS JR | 0.88 | 3.84 | 5' 11'' | 205 |
| Average | 0.85 | 3.56 | ||||
| Penn State Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Chop Robinson | JR/TR | 0.97 | 4.88 | 6' 3'' | 250 |
| LDT | Hakeem Beamon | RS SR | 0.9 | 4.06 | 6' 3'' | 284 |
| RDT | Zane Durant | SO | 0.9 | 3.99 | 6' 1'' | 280 |
| RDE | Adisa Isaac | RS SR | 0.96 | 4.74 | 6' 4'' | 254 |
| WLB | Abdul Carter | SO | 0.9 | 4.05 | 6' 3'' | 250 |
| MLB | Kobe King | RS SO | 0.89 | 3.89 | 6' 1'' | 246 |
| SLB | Curtis Jacobs | JR | 0.98 | 5 | 6' 1'' | 238 |
| LCB | Johnny Dixon | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 191 |
| SS | Kevin Winston Jr. | SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 204 |
| FS | Jaylen Reed | JR | 0.91 | 4.08 | 6' 0'' | 208 |
| RCB | Kalen King | JR | 0.92 | 4.22 | 5' 11'' | 191 |
| Average | 0.88 | 3.9 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.88 | 6' 1'' | 191.7 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.85 | 6' 4.8'' | 313 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.81 | 6' 0.3'' | 198.5 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.93 | 6' 2.8'' | 267 |
Penn State Off. vs. Illinois Def.
| Category | Penn State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Illinois Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 332 | 16 | 230.6 | 88 | 253.5 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 11.1 | 4 | 7.1 | 80 | 7.7 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 73.3% | 14 | 61.3% | 73 | 62.1% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 3.2% | 43 | 5.3% | 83 | 4.4% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 146 | 57 | 141.4 | 120 | 224 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 4.2 | 56 | 4 | 108 | 5.2 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 66 | 82 | 68.7 | 116 | 77.5 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 26.1 | 73 | 26.2 | 80 | 26.9 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 47.9% | 87 | 50.1% | 121 | 58.7% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Illinois Off. vs. Penn State Def.
| Category | Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Penn State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 206.5 | 79 | 230.6 | 24 | 162 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 7.6 | 55 | 7.1 | 41 | 6 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 68.5% | 33 | 61.3% | 57 | 59.3% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 12.9% | 121 | 5.3% | 22 | 10% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 151 | 52 | 141.4 | 78 | 146 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 4.8 | 38 | 4 | 57 | 3.7 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 62.5 | 109 | 68.7 | 72 | 70 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 24.2 | 43 | 26.2 | 78 | 26.8 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 41.3% | 121 | 50.1% | 87 | 52.1% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Penn State Off. vs. Illinois Def.
| Category | Penn State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Illinois Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 27.9% | 128 | 44.4% | 120 | 32.4% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 72.1% | 6 | 55.6% | 14 | 67.6% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 75% | 3 | 51.4% | 84 | 52.2% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 67.7% | 9 | 50.8% | 114 | 58.3% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 7% | 114 | 12.8% | 126 | 19.7% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 69.8% | 2 | 51.4% | 118 | 56.3% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 37.9% | 108 | 48.3% | 25 | 60.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 62.1% | 26 | 51.7% | 109 | 39.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 54.5% | 30 | 46.1% | 38 | 34.5% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 66.7% | 10 | 48.8% | 105 | 52.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 10.3% | 88 | 13.1% | 70 | 10.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 62.1% | 11 | 47.5% | 74 | 41.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 40% | 127 | 61.5% | 115 | 53.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 60% | 7 | 38.5% | 20 | 46.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 33.3% | 84 | 37% | 117 | 47.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 66.7% | 29 | 53.4% | 114 | 66.7% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 6.7% | 97.5 | 11.5% | 108 | 15.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 33.3% | 93 | 39.6% | 116 | 57.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Illinois Off. vs. Penn State Def.
| Category | Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Penn State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 48.1% | 54 | 44.4% | 86 | 40% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 51.9% | 80 | 55.6% | 48 | 60% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 50% | 66 | 51.4% | 2 | 16.7% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 60.7% | 26 | 50.8% | 2 | 11.1% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 11.1% | 80.5 | 12.8% | 2 | 0% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 55.6% | 43 | 51.4% | 1 | 13.3% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 55.3% | 38 | 48.3% | 74 | 50% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 44.7% | 95 | 51.7% | 66 | 50% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 57.1% | 21 | 46.1% | 14 | 28.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 58.8% | 34 | 48.8% | 19 | 28.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 5.3% | 123 | 13.1% | 38 | 7.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 57.9% | 23 | 47.5% | 8 | 28.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 52.9% | 103 | 61.5% | 27 | 72.7% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 47.1% | 29 | 38.5% | 107 | 27.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 33.3% | 84 | 37% | 5 | 12.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 62.5% | 42 | 53.4% | 23 | 33.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 23.5% | 6 | 11.5% | 116 | 18.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 36.8% | 82 | 39.6% | 21 | 28.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Penn State Off. vs. Illinois Def.
| Category | Penn State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Illinois Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 31.8% | 89 | 39.3% | 56 | 46.4% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 68.2% | 45 | 60.7% | 76 | 53.6% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 71.4% | 17 | 45.2% | 70 | 38.5% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 80% | 8 | 50.2% | 85 | 53.3% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 0 | 28 | 1.6 | 29 | 3 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 2.9 | 10 | 6.1 | 67.5 | 5.6 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 33.3% | 50 | 28.2% | 56 | 40% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 66.7% | 70 | 67.3% | 71 | 60% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 75% | 35 | 43.9% | 104 | 75% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 87.5% | 15 | 53.6% | 114 | 83.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 1.6 | 20 | 3.5 | 102 | 2 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Illinois Off. vs. Penn State Def.
| Category | Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Penn State Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 17.6% | 124 | 39.3% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 82.4% | 10 | 60.7% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 45.2% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 64.3% | 23 | 50.2% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 1 | 74 | 1.6 | 133 | 0 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 5 | 67 | 6.1 | 132.5 | 0 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 22.2% | 78 | 28.2% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 77.8% | 50 | 67.3% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 43.9% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 42.9% | 89 | 53.6% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 3 | 74.5 | 3.5 | 128.5 | 0 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
