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Penn State-Illinois takeaways: Ground game, pass rush power Lions to victory, but a kicking problem pops up

Greg Pickelby:Greg Pickel•09/29/24•

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Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tony Rojas (13) reacts after tackling Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) on third down during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)
Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tony Rojas (13) reacts after tackling Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) on third down during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)

Penn State football knocked off Illinois in a top 20 matchup at Beaver Stadium. What are our initial takeaways?