The Fighting Illini will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Beaver Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Illinois and Penn State taking place at Beaver Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 99.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Penn State is 98.67.
- Away Illinois - Heading into Week 5, Illinois currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Penn State - Penn State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Illinois ranks 4th (129) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State currently ranking 7th (124) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Illinois stands 11th (50) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Penn State sits at 14th (39) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 4-0 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Penn State currently 3-0 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Illinois is off to a grand start this season!
This Saturday, the Fighting Illini will be takin' on the Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Illinois has a slight edge over Penn State.
Illinois is undefeated with a 4-0 record, while Penn State is currently standin' at 3-0.
So, me lads and lasses, bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and may the luck of the Irish be with ya!
Best Fighting Illini at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Penn State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -17.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +17.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois
Penn State
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | +17.5 -105-17.5 -115 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +17.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -17.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois
Penn State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | +250-400+10000Bet |
Illinois
Penn State
Game to Overtime
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Illinois
Penn State
Both Teams Score 10+
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | Yes -275No +210Bet |
Illinois
Penn State
Both Teams Score 20+
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | Yes +220No -300Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Illinois
Penn State
Both Teams Score 30+
9/28/24 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State Saturday, September 28th, 2024 | PSU 21, ILL 7 Beaver Stadium | Penn State by 14 |
| 2023 Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois Saturday, September 16th, 2023 | PSU 30, ILL 13 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Penn State by 17 |
| 2021 Week 8 | Illinois vs Penn State Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 | ILL 20, PSU 18 (9OT) Beaver Stadium | Illinois by 2 |
| 2020 Week 16 | Illinois vs Penn State Saturday, December 19th, 2020 | PSU 56, ILL 21 Beaver Stadium | Penn State by 35 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #4 Penn State | 6-1 | 0.857 | 9 | 1 | 330 | 136 | 5-1 | 4-0 | W2 |
| #25 Illinois | 4-3 | 0.571 | 7 | 3 | 271 | 206 | 6-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
Illinois & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penn State | +1800 Bet |
Illinois & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 30, CMU 9 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Friday, September 20th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 21, MICH 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | ORE 38, ILL 9 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | MINN 25, ILL 17 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | ILL 38, MSU 16 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia | PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Penn State | PSU 34, BGSU 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UCLA vs Penn State | PSU 27, UCLA 11 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Penn State vs Wisconsin | PSU 28, WIS 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Penn State | PSU 35, WASH 6 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Purdue | PSU 49, PUR 10 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Penn State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Penn State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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