Since 2017, Illinois and Penn State have met 5 times, and Penn State has the better of it at 4–1.
Most recently Penn State won 21–7 on September 28, 2024.
Right now Illinois is 2–3 and Penn State is 3–2, with both waiting 17 days since a win.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 28 2024 | Penn State home | Penn State | 21–7 |
| Sat, Sep 16 2023 | Illinois home | Penn State | 30–13 |
| Sat, Oct 23 2021 | Penn State home | Illinois | 20–18 |
| Sat, Dec 19 2020 | Penn State home | Penn State | 56–21 |
| Fri, Sep 21 2018 | Illinois home | Penn State | 63–24 |
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