Illinois Fighting Illini 7–21 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 21–7 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 21.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 21–7 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns across 4 plays.
Passing leader: Drew Allar (Penn State) — 130.0 pass yds, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaytron Allen — 102.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Harrison Wallace III — 4 rec, 50.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State (+0.185/play) vs Illinois (-0.140/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	0	0	0	7
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	6	6	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
CGCarson Goda
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-0
Luke Altmyer pass to Carson Goda for a touchdown (4 yards)
Penn State
Q1TD
TWTyler Warren
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-6
Tyler Warren rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q3TD
NSNicholas Singleton
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-12
Nicholas Singleton rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q4TD
KAKaytron Allen
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-18
Kaytron Allen rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Drew Allar (Penn State) — 130.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.23 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 211.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.88 EPA

Rushing

Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 64.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

Harrison Wallace III (Penn State) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +2.21 EPA
Tyler Warren (Penn State) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Allar	Penn State	23	65.2%	130	0	+0.10	+2.23
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	31	51.6%	211	1	+0.03	+0.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Penn State
Plays	56	65
EPA / play	-0.140	+0.185
Total EPA	-7.81	+12.05
Success rate	33.9%	56.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.028	+0.097
Rush EPA / play	-0.348	+0.234
Yards	288	374

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	11	61	+5.66	Pass TD
Q1	Penn State	8	75	+6.46	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois	4	20	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Penn State	6	38	+1.12	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	38	+0.01	Punt
Q2	Penn State	12	69	+1.46	Missed FG
Q2	Illinois	10	49	-0.04	Missed FG
Q2	Penn State	16	80	+5.40	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois	3	2	-2.72	Punt
Q3	Penn State	9	43	-2.78	Ended
Q3	Illinois	6	5	-2.46	Punt
Q4	Penn State	5	30	-1.11	Missed FG
Q4	Illinois	6	86	-3.97	Interception
Q4	Penn State	8	41	+3.74	Rush TD
Q4	Illinois	8	27	-2.59	Fumble
Q4	Penn State	1	-2	-2.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Josh McCray for 30 yards (3rd & 21) (+4.62 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass intercepted (-2.99 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 13 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.81 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-2.74 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Field goal missed (-2.43 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nicholas Singleton rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+2.42 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Julian Fleming for 2 yards (4th & 3) (-2.33 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Nicholas Singleton for 9 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (21–7) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Drew Allar (Penn State) — 130.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State at 0.185 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Illinois Fighting Illini 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 21 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 7–21.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628495.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Drew Allar (Penn State) led passers with 130.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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