Penn State faces offensive challenges following loss to Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Penn State's offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser reflected on the team's struggles after a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions led 17-0 but faltered, managing only one first down in the final quarter. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 12 of 29 passes for 114 yards with one interception. Despite the setback, Becht expressed confidence in the team's ability to rebound. The Nittany Lions, now at 3-1, will face Northwestern, which has also experienced a defeat this season.
- •Penn State lost to Wisconsin 24-20 after leading 17-0.
- •Taylor Mouser acknowledged the offensive struggles post-game.
- •Rocco Becht threw for 114 yards and one interception.
- •Nittany Lions aim to rebound against Northwestern on Friday.
- •Both teams are looking for their first Big Ten win this season.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State looking for offensive improvement after loss to Wisconsin
"Win or lose, Taylor Mouser is tough on himself. After Penn State blew a 17-0 lead in a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin last week, the Nittany Lions offensive coordinator had to take a longer-than-usual look in the mirror when he got home on Saturday night. “It’s certainly an emotional, gut-wrenching loss,” Mouser said Tuesday.
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