Penn State’s James Franklin calls an Illinois player ‘one of the more improved players’ in the sport
Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac hits Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer just as he throws during the third quarter on Sept. 16, 2023. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] The No. 9 Nittany Lions (3-0) also happen to be 17.5-point favorites at the moment against the No. 19 Fighting Illini (4-0,1-0), who visit Beaver Stadium on Saturday night.