Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker kneels in disappointment after the 9 overtime loss against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.
Abby Drey
adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State football lost 20-18 to Illinois in a game that was close throughout and went to nine overtimes. The Nittany Lions are now 5-2 on the season.
Here’s a look at Centre Daily Times visual journalist Abby Drey’s photos from the field.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford walks off the field in disappointment after the 9 overtime loss against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker kneels in disappointment after the 9 overtime loss against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. stands in disappointment for the alma matter after the 9 overtime loss against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois’ Casey Washington makes the catch for the two point conversion to win the game against Penn State in the 9th overtime on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford tries to make a pass during overtime of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State kicker Jordan Stout kicks a field goal in the seance overtime of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson cuts down the field with the ball from Illinois defenders during the second overtime of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State football coach James Franklin yells to a referee after a call in overtime of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry yells to his players during overtime of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich reacts to a call in the first overtime of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford scrambles during the first overtime of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon covers as Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson misses a catch in the end zone during the first overtime of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois defensive back Tony Adams stops Penn State tight end Brenton Strange after he makes a catch in the first overtime of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State running back Noah Cain makes a catch and runs from an Illinois defender during the first overtime of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon breaks up a pass intended for Illinois tight end Daniel Barker during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State running back John Lovett makes a catch during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker receivers the ball in the third quarter of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs reaches for Illinois running back Chase Brown during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois linebacker Khalan Tolson stops Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford hands off to running back John Lovett during the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois running back Chase Brown cuts through Penn State defenders to score a touchdown during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown stops Illinois tight-end Daniel Barker during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford drops back to make a pass during the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State defensive end Smith Vilbert and defensive tackle Dvon Ellies dive to the ball after Illinois quarterback was sacked during the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa tries to stop Illinois running back Josh McCray during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receivers KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Jahan Dotson celebrate Lambert-SmithÕs touchdown in the first quarter of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith makes a catch and runs it for a touchdown during the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson makes a catch over IllinoisÕ Jartavius Martin during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State football coach James Franklin argues with a referee about a call in the first half of the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington during the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State alumni cheerleaders run across the field to welcome the Penn State player to the field for the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 as part of the homecoming celebrations. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Illinois coach Bret Bielema chats with Penn State football coach James Franklin before the game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Beaver Stadium. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
