Penn State Nittany Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats — Football, Friday, October 2, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats beat No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions 34-13 in football on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL.
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Football
Final
#13
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State
Big Ten Conference
3-3(0-3 Conf)
at
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern
Big Ten Conference
5-1(2-1 Conf)
Penn State Nittany Lions
13Northwestern Wildcats
343-3, 0-3 Conf
5-1, 2-1 Conf
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Ryan Field
Evanston, IL
Fox
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final score | Penn State Nittany Lions 13, Northwestern Wildcats 34 |
| Venue | Ryan Field |
| City | Evanston, IL |
| Conference game | Yes |
| Rank (entering) | Penn State Nittany Lions: No. 13 |
Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats?
Northwestern Wildcats beat No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions 34-13 in football on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Head-to-head
Penn State Nittany Lions and Northwestern Wildcats have met 1 time in our records since 2025: Penn State Nittany Lions 0 wins, Northwestern Wildcats 1 win.