Sep. 17—Player of the game

ADISA ISAAC

Penn State, DE

Let's give this one to the defensive player who didn't just have a few moments, but dominated from the start. He harassed Illinois quarterbacks, registering four tackles, a half-sack and several pressures off the edge.

Game balls

DOMINIC DeLUCA

Penn State, LB

The Wyoming Area product came through again, registering a team-high six tackles and forcing a key early fumble.

KOBE KING

Penn State, LB

King had a few big stops early in the game against the Illini rushing attack, when it was effective. Finished with four tackles, one for loss.

JER'ZHAN NEWTON

Illinois, DL

He was as good as advertised for an Illini front that played well against the Penn State rushing attack. He had 6 tackles, 1 for loss, two quarterback hurries and a pair of batted-down passes.

By the numbers

0

Pass attempts for QB Drew Allar in the fourth quarter, the third game this season he hasn't attempted one.

4: Interceptions for Penn State's defense.

7: Conversions on 18 third downs for the Nittany Lions.

48: Completion percentage for Allar, who entered the game completing throws at a 78.2 percent clip.

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