Penn State’s defense gave up a touchdown on the game’s opening drive and then little else as the Nittany Lions beat Illinois, 21-7 on Saturday night. PSU’s defense stiffened, holding the Illini to 219 yards while forcing two turnovers in the fourth quarter that sealed the game.

Penn State held on to beat Big Ten foe Illinois 21-7 Saturday night in Beaver Stadium during the program’s annual Homecoming game. The Nittany Lions are now 4-0 on the season. Here are three takeaways from the game.

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