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#21 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) -3 vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) O/U 46.5 Noon Eastern Saturday September 29, 2007 Big Ten Network
by Marasoft.com Staff

Penn State comes into this game after losing last week to Michigan 14-9. Last week Illinois beat Indiana 27-14. This is a big match up in the Big Ten with the loser having two losses, which will hurt their chances to get in a big bowl game. QB Anthony Morelli who passed for 169 yards last week leads Penn State. Penn State rushed for 101 yards and averaged 3.5 yards per rush. Penn State's defense gave up 166 yards rushing (3 yards per rush) and 170 yards passing. Illinois is led by QB Juice Williams who last week threw for 98 yards with 2 TD and 2 INT. Illinois rushed for 288 yards, 214 by Rashard Mendenhall, averaging 5.2 yards per rush. On defense Illinois gave up 134 (3.8 yards per rush) yards rushing last week and 263 passing.

The Sagarin PREDICTOR ratings at USAToday.com rank the Nittany Lions at 47th with a rating of 74.51 while the Fighting Illini are ranked 42nd at 75.22.

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Marasoft Staff Pick:
Penn State is still steaming from the Michigan comeback last week and look take it out on Illinois. Penn State has one of the better defenses in the nation and will have their hands full with Rashard Mendenhall. Both teams have good rushing attacks and Penn State has the edge at the QB position. Look for Penn State to dominate this game as we suggest taking Penn State as they will win by more than 4 points and cover the spread.

Penn State 28 Illinois 17