The redshirt freshman has seen increased reps at wide receiver and punt returner this season.
The Nittany Lions are 7-3 on the road against the Wildcats.
The Nittany Lions' defense had five turnovers, four tackles for loss, and one sack in the 30-13 victory over the Fighting Illini.
Five forced turnovers kept the Nittany Lions alive until the offense took over.
Ultimately, Saturday is a test to see if Penn State has learned how to be better at stopping mobile quarterbacks and if it can capitalize on the opposing quarterback's glaring weaknesses.
The Illini barely defeated Toledo 30-28 in week one, then lost 34-23 at Kansas last week.