Jerry Neuheisel leads Northwestern to victory over Penn State, 34-13

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Jerry Neuheisel leads Northwestern to victory over Penn State, 34-13
Summary

Jerry Neuheisel, in his first season as Northwestern's quarterbacks coach, guided the team to a 34-13 win against Penn State on October 4, 2026. The Wildcats dominated with 413 rushing yards and two players, Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II, rushing for over 160 yards each. This marks Neuheisel's second consecutive win over the Nittany Lions, following his success while at UCLA last season. Northwestern improved to 3-1 this season, while Penn State fell to 3-2.

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  • •Neuheisel's Wildcats rushed for 413 yards against Penn State.
  • •Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II each rushed for over 160 yards.
  • •Northwestern is now 3-1 this season, with their only loss to Indiana.
  • •Penn State's record falls to 3-2 after losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern.
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  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former UCLA coach Jerry Neuheisel knocks off Penn State once again
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It's a new year with a new team for Jerry Neuheisel but he's still getting wins over Penn State football.

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