Who are the Illinois vs. Penn State game announcers today on NBC? All you need to know about Week 5 game’s coverage team

Expect a fiery showdown when two undefeated Big Ten rivals, No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) and No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0), face each other in Week 5. Both teams have demonstrated their strength with back-to-back wins, but Saturday night's game will decide which team continues their dominance in the Big Ten.

The Fighting Illini defeated Dylan Raiola's Nebraska Cornhuskers by 31-24 while the Nittany Lions triumphed over Kent State with a 56-0 victory last week.

Now, as the Week 5 showdown approaches, here's a closer look at where to catch the game live and who will be the announcers for the matchup.

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Illinois vs. Penn State football game announcers today

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The game will be live on NBC Sports Network where Noah Eagle will present play-by-play, Todd Blackledge will be the analyst and Kathryn Tappen will report from the sidelines.

Fans can also listen to the game live on Sirius XM. Penn State fans can tune in to Channel 83, while folks from Illinois can enjoy it on Channel 195. Moreover, the game is also available on various live-streaming platforms such as FuboTV, Sling TV, ESPN+ and Hulu.

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What time is Illinois vs. Penn State today?

The Illinois versus Penn State rivalry game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET. on Saturday. The game will be played at the Nittany Lions' home turf, The Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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What to expect in the Illinois vs. Penn State game?

Penn State is the favorite in their matchup against Illinois, with a spread of -17.5. The Nittany Lions also have a money line of -1000, while Illinois is the underdog at +636. The over/under for the game is set at 47.5.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Penn State leads the series 21-6, having dominated Illinois throughout their rivalry. This includes a seven-game winning streak from 1972 to 2000.

Their consistent success against Illinois, including a 30-13 victory in their most recent matchup last September, solidifies Penn State as the clear favorite for this game.