The Penn State Nittany Lions beat Illinois 24-17 in overtime Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions will next travel to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers on Nov. 9.
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Penn State running back Bill Belton anchored the Nittany Lion offense vs. Illinois on Nov. 2, carrying the ball 36 times for a career high 201 yards and a touchdown. Penn State defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17 in overtime.
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The Penn State Blue Band welcomed the Nittany Lion football team onto the field with 'Hail to the Lion' prior to the Nov. 2 contest vs. Illinois at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Illinois 24-17 in overtime.
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Wide receiver Allen Robinson gained significant yardage on this first quarter catch Nov. 2 against Illinois. He had 11 receptions for 165 yards in the game.
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Nittany Lion linebacker Mike Hull wrapped up Illinois receiver Steve Hull during first quarter action at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 2. Penn State defeated Illinois 24-17 in overtime.
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The T-shirt cannon has become a Beaver Stadium favorite among Nittany Lion fans. Pictured is football marketing intern Brandon Lea launching a rolled up shirt Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium.
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Nittany Lion linebacker and special teams stalwart Hunter Crawford brought down Illinois kick returner Josh Ferguson during action at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 2. Penn State improved to 5-3 on the season with a 24-17 overtime victory over the Fighting Illini.
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The Touch of Blue majorettes performed during halftime of the Nov. 2 Penn State-Illinois game. Shortly after their performance, they were honored during the Parade of Champions, honoring individual and team championships earned by Penn State in 2012-13.
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The Big Ten champion Penn State Field Hockey team was honored during the 'Parade of Champions' halftime festivities on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium. The 'Parade of Champions' celebrated Penn State team and individual successes from the 2012-13 sports seasons.
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Penn State defensive end Deion Barnes chased Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase out of the pocket during first half action at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 2. The Nittany Lions came back to tie the game late in the fourth quarter and won 24-17 in overtime.
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Nittany Lion receiver Allen Robinson dove for first down yardage during second quarter action vs. Illinois at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 2. Robinson caught 11 passes for 165 yards in Penn State's 24-17 overtime victory over the Fighting Illini.
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Some fans wore gold to the game Nov. 2 in support of THON and the fight against pediatric cancer. Students also formed a gold ribbon to accompany the usual S-Zone in the Beaver Stadium student section. The 2014 dance marathon is set for Feb. 21 to 23.
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Penn State cornerback Adrian Amos deflected an Illinois pass into the arms of Nittany Lion safety Ryan Keiser (23) securing the Nittany Lions 24-17 ovetime win over the Fighting Illini on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State fans rejoiced following the Nittany Lions 24-17 overtime victory over Illinois on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium. Penn State improved their overall record to 5-3 (2-2 in the Big Ten) and will travel to Minnesota Nov. 9 to take on the Golden Gophers.
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The Nittany Lion offered cornerback Jordan Smith a pat on the head after the Nittany Lions overtime victory against Illinois on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium.
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