Northwestern rushes past Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Northwestern defeated Penn State 34-13 on Friday night in the first game at the new Ryan Field. Caleb Komolafe led the Wildcats with a career-high 188 rushing yards and one touchdown. Northwestern set season highs with 413 rushing yards and 506 total yards, bouncing back from a previous loss. Penn State's Rocco Becht threw for 243 yards but had two interceptions, contributing to the Nittany Lions' second consecutive loss. Northwestern will host Ball State on October 10, while Penn State will face Southern California on the same date.
- •Caleb Komolafe rushed for 188 yards and one touchdown.
- •Northwestern achieved 413 rushing yards in the game.
- •Rocco Becht passed for 243 yards with two interceptions for Penn State.
- •Northwestern took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
- •Both teams will play again on October 10.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Caleb Komolafe stars as Northwestern rushes past Penn State 34-13 in 1st game at Ryan Field
"(AP) — Caleb Komolafe rushed for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown, and Northwestern routed Penn State 34-13 on Friday night in the first game at the new Ryan Field.Led by Komolafe and Joseph Himon II, Northwestern set season highs with 413 yards rushing and 506 yards overall.
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