Penn State blows 17-point lead against Wisconsin while Franklin's Hokies improve to 4-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Penn State led 17-0 at halftime but lost 24-20 to Wisconsin at Beaver Stadium on September 27, 2026. The defeat marks a troubling trend for new head coach Matt Campbell, who took over after the firing of James Franklin. Franklin’s Virginia Tech won 21-14 against Boston College, improving to 4-0 this season. Penn State faltered in the fourth quarter, getting outscored 14-0 despite strong defensive plays early on. Campbell acknowledged the need for offensive improvement after the lackluster performance.
- •Penn State lost 24-20 to Wisconsin after leading 17-0.
- •Matt Campbell is new as head coach of Penn State.
- •James Franklin's Virginia Tech team is 4-0 after beating Boston College.
- •Penn State managed only 248 yards of offense in the loss.
- •Campbell stated the offense must significantly improve.
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"Penn State blew a 17-point lead at home to Wisconsin while former coach James Franklin improved Virginia Tech to 4-0. […]
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