Penn felt that Illinois got overwhelmed. Quote from a Penn lineman:our upfront defense was exposed. I can't think of a reason PSU needed to throw a single pass. Penn State is too good. That level of play is what we have to shoot for, and I'm sure BB knows it.
Vega Ioane, the Penn State guard who is playing at an elite level this season, looked across the line of scrimmage in the second quarter and saw a wearying Illinois defense.
"Every block I made, it seemed like they didn't even want to try against me anymore," Ioane said late Saturday night at Beaver Stadium.