PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders get Penn State-Illinois week started with some reactions to James Franklin's Tuesday news conference and a few thoughts on the development of PSU sophomore quarterback Drew Allar. The talent and maturity of Allar have stood out in the Lions' first two games and now he will make his first road start against an Illinois team that has some talented players on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, Franklin offered his thoughts on the development of several PSU freshmen.

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