Quarterbacks
B: Drew Allar made some pretty throws and didn’t turn the ball over, but he lacked touch on a couple passes in the second quarter.
Running backs
A: Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen combined for 196 rushing yards and two touchdowns and looked like the best players on the field.
Receivers
B: Tight end Tyler Warren and wideout Harrison Wallace III had productive games, but they really weren’t asked to do much.
Offensive linemen
B: They were solid and wore down Illinois, despite losing veterans Sal Wormley and JB Nelson to injuries.
Defensive linemen
A: Abdul Carter and Zane Durant were absolutely dominant, but they need to cut down on the offside penalties.
Linebackers
B: The group had some lapses, but Kobe King and Tony Rojas were steady throughout the night.
Defensive backs
B: They had a slow start as a whole, but Jaylen Reed continued his terrific season and A.J. Harris made an interception that set up a TD.
Special teams
C: Sander Sahaydak’s two missed field goals prompted Penn State to pass on another attempt and go for it on fourth down.
Coaches
B: Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki was again creative, and defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s crew shut down Illinois in the second half.
