Northwestern beats Penn State 34-13 in season opener at Ryan Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats won their season opener against the Penn State Nittany Lions 34-13 on October 2, 2026, at the newly renovated Ryan Field. This victory marked Northwestern's first home win over Penn State since 2015. Head coach David Braun praised his team's performance and expressed confidence, stating, 'Why not us?' The Wildcats amassed 506 total yards, with a dominant running game contributing 413 rushing yards. Running backs Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II excelled, combining for over 350 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Northwestern's defense held Penn State to just 48 rushing yards.
- •Northwestern opens the season with a 34-13 win over Penn State
- •This is Northwestern’s first home victory against Penn State since 2015
- •The Wildcats gained 506 total yards, with 413 coming on the ground
- •Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II were pivotal with three rushing touchdowns
- •Northwestern's defense limited Penn State to just 48 rushing yards
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Northwestern HC David Braun’s ‘why not us?’ declaration will have Wildcats fans fired up
"Head coach David Braun and the Northwestern Wildcats made an unmistakable statement on Friday night, opening the newly renovated Ryan Field with a resounding 34-13 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions . The victory marked Northwestern’s first home win against Penn State since 2015, setting off an absolute party in Evanston. An ecstatic Braun […] The post Northwestern HC David Braun’s ‘why not us?’ declaration will have Wildcats fans fired up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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