How to watch Penn State football opposite Illinois: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Penn State opens Big Ten play on the road for the eighth consecutive season and 13th time in 14 years this week. The No. 7 Nittany Lions (2-0) travel to Illinois (1-1) for their first conference game of the 2023 slate. The Fighting Illini won the last meeting between the two sides back in 2021. But, PSU holds a commanding lead all-time ahead of the two sides’ 27th meeting.
“They’re really, really good,” Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said this week. “They’re really talented. They do what they do, and I think they do it really well. The quarterback, Allar, I mean, he has a beautiful arm. He’s long, he’s pretty. He’s pretty athletic and moves extremely well in the pocket. They got two running backs that I believe could start anywhere in the country. They’re very physical downhill runners. They pride themselves on running the ball.”
Penn State coach James Franklin offered insight on this week’s opponent during his Tuesday news conference.
“I think [quarterback] Luke Altmyer, the young man from Ole Miss, has really helped them,” Franklins said. “Came in in the Toledo game and drove them right down the field. I thought last week was able to make plays with not just his arm, but with his legs as well. I think he had a 72-yard touchdown.
“And then defensively, Aaron Henry. As we know, [Bret] Bielema is also involved on the defense. But they’re an odd front or Okie front defense. We been impressed with their personnel. Been a lot of talk about their personnel all off-season.”
How can you watch the Penn State-Illinois showdown? Read on for time and television information, the latest spread, and more.
Penn State at Illinois: Game time and details
Penn State is 20-6 at all-time against Illinois. In the last matchup between the schools, the Fighting Illini scored a 20-18 victory in nine overtimes at Beaver Stadium. Before that, the Lions had won the previous three matchups by a combined score of 158-45.
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Time: Noon ET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 16
Location: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, ill.
Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Cloudy skies. High 76F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.” Wind will not be a factor. Rain will not be, either.
The line: Penn State is a 14.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
Over/under: 48.5 points
How to watch, stream Lions-Fighting Illini
FOX is airing this contest in its ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ window. It is the first time this year that the network is airing a Penn State game. The network’s top crew of Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter) will be on the call. FOX Live is the streaming home for this contest.
The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
Follow along with Blue-White Illustrated
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