CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
Despite a shaky first half that felt all too familiar, Penn State remains unblemished with Ohio State looming. The No. 10-ranked Nittany Lions handled Illinois 63-24 Friday night at Memorial Stadium, moving their record to 4-0 on the young season.
Miles Sanders rushed for 200 yards on 22 carries, and Trace McSorley accounted for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Nittany Lion offense exploded for 591 total yards.
And yet, the 28-point favorites were locked in a close one. Penn State led 21-17 at halftime and went down after Illinois opened the third quarter with a nine-play, 75-yard scoring series.