Illinois at Penn State 10/23/2021
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates with Jahan Dotson (5) after catching a first quarter touchdown pass against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates with Jahan Dotson (5) after catching a first quarter touchdown pass against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:49 PM EDT
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) scores on a first-quarter touchdown pass in front of Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) scores on a first-quarter touchdown pass in front of Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:48 PM EDT
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a first-quarter touchdown pass in front of Illinois defensive back Eddie Smith (8) and linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a first-quarter touchdown pass in front of Illinois defensive back Eddie Smith (8) and linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:49 PM EDT
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) scores on a second quarter touchdown run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) scores on a second quarter touchdown run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates with Michael Marchese (42) and Jack Badovinac after scoring on a second quarter touchdown run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates with Michael Marchese (42) and Jack Badovinac after scoring on a second quarter touchdown run against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) and Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) chase a fumble during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) and Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) chase a fumble during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 01:56 PM EDT
Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates behind Penn State defenders Joey Porter Jr. (9) and Dvon Ellies (91) after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates behind Penn State defenders Joey Porter Jr. (9) and Dvon Ellies (91) after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:36 PM EDT
Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
Illinois wide receiver Carlos Sandy (11) and linebacker Khalan Tolson (45) celebrate their 20-18 victory over Penn State in the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois wide receiver Carlos Sandy (11) and linebacker Khalan Tolson (45) celebrate their 20-18 victory over Penn State in the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) reacts as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) reacts as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
Penn State defenders Jaquan Brisker (1) and Fred Hansard (53) react as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State defenders Jaquan Brisker (1) and Fred Hansard (53) react as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) walks off the field as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) walks off the field as Illinois players celebrate their 20-18 victory after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
llinois players James McCourt (17) and Jamal Woods (91) celebrate their 20-18 victory over Penn State after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

llinois players James McCourt (17) and Jamal Woods (91) celebrate their 20-18 victory over Penn State after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:57 PM EDT
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, right, celebrates a 20-18 victory over Penn State after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, right, celebrates a 20-18 victory over Penn State after the ninth overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
Illinois kicker James McCourt (17) celebrates with holder Blake Hayes after making a field goal in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois kicker James McCourt (17) celebrates with holder Blake Hayes after making a field goal in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:53 PM EDT
Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo (54) forces a fumble as he hits Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo (54) forces a fumble as he hits Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) makes a field goal in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) makes a field goal in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:53 PM EDT
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) reaches for an incomplete pass from tight end Tyler Warren (44) in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) reaches for an incomplete pass from tight end Tyler Warren (44) in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:56 PM EDT
Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) breaks up a pass intended for Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) breaks up a pass intended for Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:57 PM EDT
Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) reaches for a pass that fell incomplete as Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) looks on during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) reaches for a pass that fell incomplete as Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) looks on during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 06:05 PM EDT
Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) celebrates a field goal with holder Rafael Checa (90) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) celebrates a field goal with holder Rafael Checa (90) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
Illinois running back Joshua McCray (0) rushes against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois running back Joshua McCray (0) rushes against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 06:07 PM EDT
Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) makes a field goal as Illinois defenders Devon Witherspoon (31) and Tony Adams (6) look on in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) makes a field goal as Illinois defenders Devon Witherspoon (31) and Tony Adams (6) look on in the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 05:54 PM EDT
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) scrambles away from Illinois linebacker Owen Carney Jr. (99) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) scrambles away from Illinois linebacker Owen Carney Jr. (99) in the first overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 06:04 PM EDT
Illinois running back Joshua McCray (0) is tackled by Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo (54) during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Illinois running back Joshua McCray (0) is tackled by Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo (54) during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon (3) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois tight end Daniel Barker (87) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon (3) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois tight end Daniel Barker (87) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Oct. 23, 2021 07:13 PM EDT
FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry coaches against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry its next head coach, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Nov. 30, because details were still being worked out and neither school was prepared to make a formal announcement.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry coaches against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry its next head coach, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Nov. 30, because details were still being worked out and neither school was prepared to make a formal announcement.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Nov. 30, 2021 09:54 AM EST
FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry coaches against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Oct. 23, 2021. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Virginia Tech is led by interim coach J.C. Price and several key players have left the program since the end of the regular season. Pry was introduced as head coach on Dec. 2 and has hired Price as an associate head coach and defensive coach. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry coaches against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Oct. 23, 2021. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Virginia Tech is led by interim coach J.C. Price and several key players have left the program since the end of the regular season. Pry was introduced as head coach on Dec. 2 and has hired Price as an associate head coach and defensive coach. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Dec. 28, 2021 12:34 PM EST