Despite the success that Illinois had prior to the game, the oddsmakers were still all over Penn State in this one. The Nittany Lions came into this game as massive favorites as the line favored them by 17.5 points, but the Fighting Illini ended up showing that they can compete with the best teams in the Big Ten.

Big Ten foes meet when the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) and the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-0) play on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Beaver Stadium. The contest will air on NBC,

Using PennLive reporter Johnny McGonigal's AP top 25 ballot, here are where the Nittany Lions stand in the CFP picture.