Penn State coach James Franklin discussed the Nittany Lions' upcoming Big Ten game against UCLA at his weekly press conference.

Three years ago, heavy underdog Illinois stunned Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes at Beaver Stadium, relying on a pulverizing running game. The duo of Chase Brown and Josh McCray combined for 57 carries,

Following Penn State’s 21-7 win against 19 Illinois, we breakdown the thre key takeaways from their victory and wha lays ahead for the Nittany Lions.

When Penn State coach James Franklin recruited La Salle College high school standout Abdul Carter, Franklin wanted Carter to be a defensive end. Carter, a four-star recruit, committed to Penn State, but he and his dad resisted a position change from linebacker.

One play neatly summarized Penn State's 21-7 victory over Illinois on Saturday. On a desperately late 4th-and-6, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer retreated under pressure and threw a frantic pass right at Penn State cornerback AJ Harris.

Week 5 of the college football season brought us a new national title favorite, as Alabama surged to the top of the odds sheet with its 41-34 win over Georgia. The dramatic victory validated the Crimson Tide in the post-Nick Saban era and made Bama the nation's top team from a betting perspective.

Penn State passed its first big test on Saturday, defeating Illinois 21-7. Is this the year the Nittany Lions finally get back to the Big Ten Championship Game?