Penn State drops out of AP Poll after loss to Wisconsin

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Penn State drops out of AP Poll after loss to Wisconsin
Summary

After a disappointing performance against Wisconsin on September 26, the Penn State Nittany Lions fell out of the Associated Press poll and currently rank 22nd in the Coaches Poll. This marks a significant shift for the team, which is preparing to face Northwestern in Illinois on Saturday night for their first away game of the season. The Nittany Lions had hoped to maintain their ranking but did not succeed against the Badgers at Beaver Stadium.

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  • •Penn State lost to Wisconsin on September 26.
  • •Nittany Lions are out of the AP poll.
  • •Penn State is ranked 22nd in the Coaches Poll.
  • •Upcoming game against Northwestern on Saturday.
  • •Televised game will take place in Evanston.
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  • 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Nittany Lions Unsurprisingly Drop Out of the AP Poll
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