Since the 2017 season, Illinois and Penn State have met 3 times, with Illinois holding a 2–1 edge in the series.
Most recently Illinois won 6–0 on March 29, 2026.
Right now Illinois is 28–27 and Penn State is 16–35, with Penn State at 158 days since a win against Illinois' 157.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 29 2026 | Penn State home | Illinois | 6–0 |
| Sat, Mar 28 2026 | Penn State home | Illinois | 16–5 |
| Fri, Mar 27 2026 | Penn State home | Penn State | 9–8 |
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