Penn State 1959 season
Record
8-2
Points for
262
Points against
112
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Missouri | W | 19-8 |
| 3 | vs |  VMI | W | 21-0 |
| 4 | vs |  Colgate | W | 58-20 |
| 5 | at |  Army | W | 17-11 |
| 6 | vs |  Boston University | W | 21-12 |
| 7 | vs |  Illinois | W | 20-9 |
| 8 | at |  West Virginia | W | 28-10 |
| 9 | vs |  Syracuse | L | 18-20 |
| 10 | vs |  Holy Cross | W | 46-0 |
| 11 | at |  Pittsburgh | L | 7-22 |
| Postseason | vs |  Alabama | W | 7-0 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1959 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1959?
Penn State went 8-2 in the 1959 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.