The Nittany Lions came into their game against Kent State as a 48-point favorite but only held only a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. Things changed quickly in the second quarter as the Nittany Lions reeled off three quick scores to go up 28-0 at the half.

The Penn State Nittany Lions capped their non-conference schedule with a big day from Drew Allar against Kent State.

Penn State moved up one spot in the Associated Press Top-25 poll after the Saturday’s blowout win over Kent State. The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 9 in the latest poll, which was released Sunday afternoon and saw no movement in the top four: Texas is No. 1, followed by Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The No. 9 Penn State football team will play No. 19 Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for its homecoming contest. The Nittany Lions beat West Virginia (34-12), Bowling Green (34-27) and Kent State (56-0).