Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)
Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ryan Field |
| Spread | Penn State -3 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| TV | FOX |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the FOX Sports app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field in Week 5. Northwestern led 24-7 at halftime. Northwestern never trailed. Northwestern's largest lead was 24 points.
By the numbers
Northwestern gained 506 total yards to Penn State's 291. Turnovers: Northwestern 1, Penn State 2.
For Northwestern, Aidan Chiles completed 10 of 14 passes for 93 yards. Caleb Komolafe ran 25 times for 188 yards and a touchdown. Griffin Wilde caught 2 passes for 36 yards.
For Penn State, Rocco Becht completed 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown, with 2 interceptions. Carson Hansen ran 4 times for 19 yards and a touchdown. Chase Sowell caught 5 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown.
What it means
After the game, Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.
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