The Nittany Lions will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season continues with Penn State matching up against Illinois at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Penn State has a 100.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season so far. The 2023 conference power ranking for Illinois is 97.33.
- Away Penn State - Penn State currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Illinois - So far, Illinois has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2023. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Penn State ranks 1st (101) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 3rd (53) for points scored in the 2023 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Penn State stands 3rd (22) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Illinois sits at 1st (62) in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Penn State has a 2-0 regular season overall record, with Illinois currently possessing a 1-1 regular season standing for the 2023 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Ahoy there, sports fans! It's time for a wild ride at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL... this Saturday, September 16th! Strap on your lucky charms and get ready for a spectacular clash between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Illinois Fighting Illini.
This early matchup of the 2023-24 college football regular season is a crucial home game for Illinois... They'll be fighting tooth and nail to defend their turf against the mighty Penn State. The Illini are hungry for a win, currently standing at 1-1... while the Nittany Lions are roaring with a perfect 2-0 record. It's going to be a nail-biter!
For all you risk-takers out there, head over to SportsBetting3.com to review this game's prop bets... Will Penn State's unstoppable offense continue their rampage, or will the Illini stage a monumental upset? It's time to compare the odds below and make your move!
So mark your calendars, folks, because this Saturday's showdown will be one for the history books... Will the Nittany Lions continue their winning streak, or will the Illini rise to the occasion? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: this game is going to be an absolute thriller!
Best Nittany Lions at Fighting Illini 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 -14 -113 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Illinois is a +14.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48 -108 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Penn State
Illinois
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | -14.5 -105+14.5 -115 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Penn State at Illinois 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.
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Penn State
Illinois
First Team To Score
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | -210+160Bet |
Penn State
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | -275+180+10000Bet |
Penn State
Illinois
Game to Overtime
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1300No -10000Bet |
Penn State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes -450No +310Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Penn State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +170No -225Bet |
Penn State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/16/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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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| Big Ten East | |||||||||
| #13 Penn State | 7-2 | 0.778 | 10 | 3 | 471 | 175 | 6-1 | 4-1 | L1 |
| Big Ten West | |||||||||
| Illinois | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 294 | 353 | 3-4 | 2-3 | L2 |
Penn State & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Penn State | +2500 Bet | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Illinois | +80000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | West Virginia vs Penn State | PSU 38, WVU 15 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Delaware vs Penn State | PSU 63, DEL 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Iowa vs Penn State | PSU 31, IOWA 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Penn State vs Northwestern | PSU 41, NU 13 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | UMass vs Penn State | PSU 63, MASS 0 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Penn State vs Ohio State | OSU 20, PSU 12 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Indiana vs Penn State | PSU 33, IU 24 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Penn State vs Maryland | PSU 51, MD 15 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Michigan vs Penn State | MICH 24, PSU 15 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Rutgers vs Penn State | PSU 27, RUTG 6 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Michigan State | PSU 42, MSU 0 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Ole Miss vs Penn State Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl | MISS 38, PSU 25 Saturday, December 30th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Illinois | ILL 30, TOL 28 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas | KU 34, ILL 23 Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Florida Atlantic vs Illinois | ILL 23, FAU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 44, ILL 19 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 27, MD 24 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Wisconsin vs Illinois | WIS 25, ILL 21 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Illinois vs Minnesota | ILL 27, MINN 26 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Indiana vs Illinois | ILL 48, IU 45 (OT) Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Illinois vs Iowa | IOWA 15, ILL 13 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Illinois | NU 45, ILL 43 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Penn State vs Illinois 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 16th, 2023 at 12:00 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 Penn State vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn State vs Illinois 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.