Northwestern blows out Penn State 34-13, Nittany Lions drop to 3-2

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 34-13 on Friday night. Penn State struggled offensively, managing only 291 total yards and rushing for just 48. Quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 243 yards but had two interceptions, continuing a trend of underwhelming performances. Northwestern's rushing attack was dominant, totaling 413 yards, led by Caleb Komolafe's 188 yards and Joseph Himon II's 162 yards. Following this loss, Penn State falls to a 3-2 record and will face the USC Trojans next week, aiming to rebound from two consecutive defeats.

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