Northwestern vs Penn State
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16Penn State
Penn State leads the series · Northwestern on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 34-13 |
| 2025 | Northwestern win | University Park | W | 22-21 |
| 2023 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 13-41 |
| 2022 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 7-17 |
| 2017 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 7-31 |
| 2015 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 23-21 |
| 2014 | Northwestern win | University Park | W | 29-6 |
| 2012 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 28-39 |
| 2011 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 24-34 |
| 2010 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 21-35 |
| 2009 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 13-34 |
| 2006 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 7-33 |
| 2005 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 29-34 |
| 2004 | Northwestern win | University Park | W | 14-7 |
| 2003 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 17-7 |
| 2002 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 0-49 |
| 2001 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 35-38 |
| 1998 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 10-41 |
| 1997 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 27-30 |
| 1996 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 9-34 |
| 1995 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 21-10 |
| 1994 | Penn State win | University Park | L | 17-45 |
| 1993 | Penn State win | Evanston | L | 21-43 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Penn State?
Northwestern is 7-16 against Penn State across 23 meetings on record since 1993. Penn State leads the series.
When did Northwestern last play Penn State?
They last met in 2026, a 34-13 win for Northwestern.