The upcoming top-25 matchup between Penn State and Illinois at Beaver Stadium has been confirmed to kick off at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday and will air nationally on NBC. Both teams are heading into the game undefeated, making it a highly-anticipated matchup. Penn State, ranked No. 10, is coming off a dominating 56-0 win over Kent State, while Illinois, ranked No. 24, pulled off an upset victory against No. 22 Nebraska.
Penn State coach James Franklin has called on fans to create an electric atmosphere at Beaver Stadium, urging for “White Out energy” for the upcoming game. Franklin praised the crowd turnout for the Kent State game and is hoping for a similar, if not better, showing for the Illinois matchup.
The game between Penn State and Illinois is shaping up to be a major showdown that could have implications on the Big Ten standings. With both teams looking strong early in the season, this game has the potential to be a thrilling contest between two top-ranked teams. Fans can expect an exciting matchup under the lights at Beaver Stadium, with national TV coverage ensuring that the game will be watched by college football fans across the country.
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