Photo gallery: Penn State falls to Illinois in record nine-overtime game
Penn State;s Nick Tarburton (46) closes in on Illinoisi running bank Chase Brown during first-half action at Beaver Stadium. The Fighting Illini controlled the line of scrimmage through most of the day on their way to a 20-18, nine overtimes, win over the Lions. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
October 24, 2021
By Patrick Mansell
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) closes in on Illini running bank Chase Brown during first-half action at Beaver Stadium. Illinois controlled the line of scrimmage through most of the day on the way to a 20-18 win over the Lions. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Blue Band marched on to a soggy field at Beaver Stadium to provide their traditional pre-game show at the annual Homecoming game vs Illinois. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Lionettes Dance Team helped the Homecoming crowd at Beaver Stadium get fired up prior to kickoff vs. Illinois on the afternoon of Oct. 23. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Linebacker Brandon Smith (12) sacked Illiinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski and jarred the ball loose during second-quarter action. Illinois was able to recover the loose ball and ultimately won the game 20-18 in the ninth overtime period. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauled in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford and ran it into the endzone to give the Lions an early 7-0 lead vs Illinois on Oct. 23. The catch and score capped a 4 play, 93 yard drive. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Halftime at the 2021 Homecoming game included an vibrant performance by the Penn State Alumni Blue Band. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Penn State seniors DeAndre Malcolm, left, and Jaylen Carr were named the recipients of Penn State Homecoming’s fourth-ever “Guide State Forward” award Saturday afternoon Oct. 23 during the conclusion of halftime festivities at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Nittany Lion running back John Lovett battled for yardage against Illinois. Penn State's running game struggled throughout the day and the Fighting Illini defense pushed the game into nine overtimes. Illinois won 20-18. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Quarterback Sean Clifford (14) and the Penn State offense found it hard to break through the Illinois defense throughout the day. The game ultimately went into nine overtime periods with Illinois winning 20-18. The nine overtimes is an NCAA record. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) closes in on Illini running bank Chase Brown during first-half action at Beaver Stadium. Illinois controlled the line of scrimmage through most of the day on the way to a 20-18 win over the Lions. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Blue Band marched on to a soggy field at Beaver Stadium to provide their traditional pre-game show at the annual Homecoming game vs Illinois. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Lionettes Dance Team helped the Homecoming crowd at Beaver Stadium get fired up prior to kickoff vs. Illinois on the afternoon of Oct. 23. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Linebacker Brandon Smith (12) sacked Illiinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski and jarred the ball loose during second-quarter action. Illinois was able to recover the loose ball and ultimately won the game 20-18 in the ninth overtime period. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauled in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford and ran it into the endzone to give the Lions an early 7-0 lead vs Illinois on Oct. 23. The catch and score capped a 4 play, 93 yard drive. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Halftime at the 2021 Homecoming game included an vibrant performance by the Penn State Alumni Blue Band. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Penn State seniors DeAndre Malcolm, left, and Jaylen Carr were named the recipients of Penn State Homecoming’s fourth-ever “Guide State Forward” award Saturday afternoon Oct. 23 during the conclusion of halftime festivities at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Nittany Lion running back John Lovett battled for yardage against Illinois. Penn State's running game struggled throughout the day and the Fighting Illini defense pushed the game into nine overtimes. Illinois won 20-18. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Quarterback Sean Clifford (14) and the Penn State offense found it hard to break through the Illinois defense throughout the day. The game ultimately went into nine overtime periods with Illinois winning 20-18. The nine overtimes is an NCAA record. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
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