Bob Asmussen, football beat writer
Penn State is a 26-point favorite according to oddsmakers. Who apparently didn't factor in the likely return of five suspended Illini. Having Bennett Williams, Nate Hobbs and Lou Dorsey back under the lights at Memorial Stadium will make a difference in a closer game than most anticipate. McSorley Magic (two late TDs) saves the Nittany Lions.
Prediction: Penn State 31, Illinois 20
Scott Richey, football beat writer
Illinois can't give up anywhere near the 626 yards of offense it did against South Florida. Mainly because Penn State has proven less apt to shoot itself in the foot as frequently as the Bulls did and because the Nittany Lions have an offense that can make the Illini pay for that mistake.