Illinois plays host to No. 7 Penn State on Saturday in both teams' Big Ten opener. The Illini are trying to rebound from a road loss to Kansas.
Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. is chased by Illinois defensive back Miles Scott and linebacker Seth Coleman during the second half Friday in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 34-23.
The Illini are coming off a disappointing loss Saturday at Kansas. They hope a raucous home crowd can carry them to an upset against the No. 7 Nittany Lions.Penn State coach James Franklin said his team knows what to expect, especially with the Illini promoting an “orange-out.” The Nittany Lions ran into a similar hornet’s nest last year.
The Illini opened at home with a come-from-behind, 30-28 win against Toledo before stubbing their toes, losing 34-23 at Kansas after falling behind 28-7 at halftime. “They’re always trying to find ways to get the ball in No. 1′s hands,” Franklin said of Williams, a former quarterback who has caught at least one pass in all 27 games he has played as a receiver since switching positions before the start of the 2021 season.
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