Penn State Football vs Illinois

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) juggles a catch against Illinois in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Tyler Warren (44) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Tyler Warren (44) dives for a first down during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Tariq Castro-Fields (5) and Curtis Jacobs (23) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) juggles a catch against Illinois in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) juggles a catch against Illinois in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Mike Miranda (73), Eric Wilson (68) and Rasheed Walker (53) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) against Illinois in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17), Tariq Castro-Fields (5) and Jaquan Brisker (1) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Dvon Ellies (91) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jonathan Sutherland (0) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jordan Stout (98) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) and Curtis Jacobs (23) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Derrick Tangelo (54) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during the overtime period during the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State captains Rasheed Walker (53), Jesse Luketa (40), Jaquan Brisker (1) and Jonathan Sutherland (0) head to the field prior to the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

The Nittany Lions head to the field prior to the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

The Nittany Lions head to the field prior to the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. (9) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. (9) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State celebrates Curtis Jacobs (23) interception during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Smith Vilbert (92) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. (9) and Curtis Jacobs (23) during fourth quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Derrick Tangelo (54) forces a fumble during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jaquan Brisker (1) recovers a fumble during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) forces a fumble during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) forces a fumble during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jaquan Brisker (1) recovers a fumble during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Dvon Ellies (91) recovers a fumble forced by Brandon Smith (12) against Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Dvon Ellies (91) recovers a fumble forced by Brandon Smith (12) against Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jordan Stout (98) converts a field goal during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) forces a fumble during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Tariq Castro-Fields (5) breaks up a pass during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Juice Scruggs (70), Mike Miranda (73) and Eric Wilson (68) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Juice Scruggs (70) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Juice Scruggs (70), Mike Miranda (73) and Rasheed Walker (53) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) during third quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates his 42 yard touchdown catch with wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates his 42 yard touchdown catch with Jahan Dotson (5) against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) hands off to Noah Cain (21) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Noah Cain (21) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Ellis Brooks (13) and Arnold Ebiketie (17) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Dvon Ellies (91) celebrates his recoverys of a fumble forced by Brandon Smith (12) against Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) forces a fumble that was recovered by Dvon Ellies (91) against Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Charlie Katshir (45) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Derrick Tangelo (54) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Ellis Brooks (13)during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23), Ellis Brooks (13) and Arnold Ebiketie (17) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass for 36 yards and a first down against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass for 36 yards and a first down against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Ellis Brooks (13) breaks up a pass during second quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Derrick Tangelo (54) and Jaquan Brisker (1) force a fumble during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Derrick Tangelo (54) and Jaquan Brisker (1) force a fumble during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Brandon Smith (12) forces a fumble that was recovered by Dvon Ellies (91) against Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State head coach James Franklin argues a call on the field with an official during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates his 42 yard touchdown catch with Jahan Dotson (5) against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a 42 yard touchdown pass against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie (17) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) against Illinois in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jaquan Brisker (1) causes a fumble and recovers the ball for an apparent touchdown against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. The call was reversed and Illinois retained possession . Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jaquan Brisker (1) causes a fumble against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. The call was reversed and Illinois retained possession . Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauls in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) for a touchdown during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a 42 yard touchdown pass against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauls in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) for a touchdown during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass for 36 yards and a first down against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass for 36 yards and a first down against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauls in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) for a touchdown during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) hauls in a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) for a touchdown during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

The specially painted end zone at Beaver Stadium for the Penn State football's Generations of Greatness game against Illinois on Oct. 23, 2021. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. The call was reversed and Illinois retained possession . Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) against Illinois in the 1st quarter on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jesse Luketa (40) during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jesse Luketa (40) celebrates during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jesse Luketa (40) celebrates during first quarter action of the game with Illinois. The No. 7/8 Penn State football team fell to Big Ten foe Illinois, 20-18 in nine overtimes, in a noon contest at Beaver Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021. The nine-overtime game was the first in college football history. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) with offensive linemen Juice Scruggs (70), Mike Miranda (73), Eric Wilson (68) and Rasheed Walker (53) against Illinois on Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State fell in 9 overtimes, 20-18. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State students, members of Nittanyville, get ready to run to their front row seats for the Nittany Lions' football game against Illinois on Oct. 23, 2021. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State students, members of Nittanyville, get set for the gates to open for their run to their front row seats for the Nittany Lions' football game against Illinois on Oct. 23, 2021. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) with his brother Liam Clifford (82) before the Generations of Greatness game against Illinois on Oct. 23, 2021. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State breaks out their Generations of Greatness uniforms for their game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Nittany Lion entertains the crowd during team arrival prior the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Nittany Lion entertains the crowd during team arrival prior the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Lionettes dance team entertains the crowd during team arrival prior the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Penn State cheerleaders entertain the crowd during team arrival prior the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Penn State cheerleaders entertain the crowd during team arrival prior the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

The Penn State Blue Band leads the team into the stadium for the the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Caedan Wallace arrives with the team for the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford arrives with the team for the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Charlie Katshir arrives with the team for the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State head coach James Franklin greets fans during team arrival prior to the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State head coach James Franklin is interviewed by ESPN prior to the Nittany Lions Generations of Greatness game with Illinois on October 23, 2021 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders