Illinois at Penn State, Saturday, September 28th, 6:30pm CT, NBC

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Joel Goodson
if we execute and keep them guessing (I think we will), we're good for at least 24 points, conservatively. love what I'm seeing with the O (and it's getting better).

good stuff from the D too.

the extra day should help. fully believe we're gonna be ready. love playing "powerhouses" that have yet to be tested
 
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IlliniwekKDR
orange100 said:
Always thought it odd Penn State having a "white out" when it's the visiting team that wears white in CFB.
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This is the alternative if they didn't go white
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New Creation
Illiniam1984 said:
PSU -17.5
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GIVE ME THAT ALL DAY!!! We are averaging 30 points a game right now.. say we only score 17... that means PSU would have to score 35... so a final score of 35 - 17... After last week.. Just don't think that blow the doors open. I see up losing by 10 at worst... UNLESS... We have the worst kind of game possible ( tim beck type game )
 
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cuillini
Mr. Tibbs said:
if PSU is in dark jerseys , we will be in white . that’s 99% guaranteed .

not saying it’s never occurred , but I can’t recall the last time a game was played with two teams in colored jerseys
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USC vs. UCLA. They both wear colors. Very cool look.
 
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doowink
New Creation said:
GIVE ME THAT ALL DAY!!! We are averaging 30 points a game right now.. say we only score 17... that means PSU would have to score 35... so a final score of 35 - 17... After last week.. Just don't think that blow the doors open. I see up losing by 10 at worst... UNLESS... We have the worst kind of game possible (
New Creation said:
GIVE ME THAT ALL DAY!!! We are averaging 30 points a game right now.. say we only score 17... that means PSU would have to score 35... so a final score of 35 - 17... After last week.. Just don't think that blow the doors open. I see up losing by 10 at worst... UNLESS... We have the worst kind of game possible ( tim beck type game )
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#39      
1970 John
The Smart People said Kansas would beat Illinois easily. Illinois won. The same Smart People said Illinois didn’t stand a chance against Nebraska. Illinois beat Nebraska.

The very same Smart People are now saying Penn State by 18.
 
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Fighter of the Nightman
OrangeBlue98 said:
The only two games I traditionally see both teams in colored jerseys are Georgia-Florida (neutral site game) and USC-UCLA (crosstown game). Some non-playoff bowl games also do this.

The only game I could see Illinois wearing orange if the other team wears dark is the Northwestern game.

But, if the home team wants to wear white, they just need the visitor’s blessing. If that means Illinois can go all-orange under the lights, I could see them saying OK.
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A couple comments:

1. I am not sure if PSU has ever worn white at home for these white out games, and this isn't even their actual white out game (that is vs. Washington). So, I think we will absolutely 100% be in white jerseys ... let's just hope we don't wear white pants with those and wear the orange that looked so good in Lincoln or, even better, #BPOTR!

2. I have long had this feeling that Northwestern will wear their black "Gothic" uniforms for the Wrigley game. If so, I hope they would give us their blessing to wear orange to create a cool contrast for a neutral site game in a city that matters a lot to both of us.

3. I have never thought about this, but seeing the Georgia/Florida and USC/UCLA examples mentioned ... why don't we do this for Braggin' Rights?? Let Mizzou wear black or gold every single year, and we will wear orange or navy every single year. The "home team" gets to pick which one they want, and the other team needs to pick a color that won't clash too much (i.e., no navy and black). I know we have seen it in Braggin' Rights in the past, but it is not every year.
 
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Fighter of the Nightman
1970 John said:
The Smart People said Kansas would beat Illinois easily. Illinois won. The same Smart People said Illinois didn’t stand a chance against Nebraska. Illinois beat Nebraska.

The very same Smart People are now saying Penn State by 18.
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Preach! I know the transitive property should not be used too liberally in sports, but I have nothing from PSU that convinces me they are a league above Nebraska. Are we underdogs for a good reason and will it be really tough to pull out the W? Sure. However, we will not be intimidated by the atmosphere (it was rockin' in Lincoln), and PSU's marquee win so far (WVU) was lucky to get past KU at home. I think we can hang with them if we play well and minimize mistakes!

And if you are hanging with a team into the fourth quarter ... anything can happen. I know we keep saying each week is so huge for the program, but ... it's true. In 2022 when we were ranked, we had not beaten a single ranked team. When we last played in a top 25 matchup like last Friday in 2008, we had already stubbed our toe earlier in the year. In 2007, our loss to Iowa knocked us off of most people's radars until we upset OSU. I would argue we are currently in "program respect" territory that we have not been in since 2001 ... win Saturday, and what game left on the schedule "scares" us? None should. Doesn't mean we will win out (obviously), but WOW would it send an even louder statement than we already have!
 
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purcy51
Fighter of the Nightman said:
Preach! I know the transitive property should not be used too liberally in sports, but I have nothing from PSU that convinces me they are a league above Nebraska. Are we underdogs for a good reason and will it be really tough to pull out the W? Sure. However, we will not be intimidated by the atmosphere (it was rockin' in Lincoln), and PSU's marquee win so far (WVU) was lucky to get past KU at home. I think we can hang with them if we play well and minimize mistakes!

And if you are hanging with a team into the fourth quarter ... anything can happen. I know we keep saying each week is so huge for the program, but ... it's true. In 2022 when we were ranked, we had not beaten a single ranked team. When we last played in a top 25 matchup like last Friday in 2008, we had already stubbed our toe earlier in the year. In 2007, our loss to Iowa knocked us off of most people's radars until we upset OSU. I would argue we are currently in "program respect" territory that we have not been in since 2001 ... win Saturday, and what game left on the schedule "scares" us? None should. Doesn't mean we will win out (obviously), but WOW would it send an even louder statement than we already have!
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This makes me want to see the "We Back" gif...
 
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