Penn State Hosts Undefeated Illinois in Big Ten Clash

As Penn State prepares for its Big Ten opener against Illinois, the Fighting Illini, currently ranked No. 21, are off to their best start since 2011, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer who has thrown 10 touchdowns without an interception. Illinois boasts a strong offensive performance with a perfect red zone conversion rate, while their defense is allowing just 12.5 points per game, but faces its toughest challenge yet against Penn State. Meanwhile, the No. 17 Clemson Tigers are riding a high-powered offense into their matchup with Stanford, having drastically improved since their season opener, and lead the nation in first-quarter point differential. Ole Miss, despite being dropped in the AP rankings for weak competition, has showcased dominance with a combined score of 220-22, setting the stage for a challenging SEC matchup against Kentucky. Lastly, Arizona seeks to bounce back in their first Big 12 contest against No. 10 Utah, with questions surrounding their quarterback situation and a focus on their rushing attack led by experienced back Conley.