Penn State favored against Northwestern despite recent loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Penn State has opened as a 3.5-point favorite against Northwestern for their upcoming game on Friday at 8 p.m. The Nittany Lions, ranked #13, are coming off a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin, which marked their first defeat of the season, dropping their record to 3-1. Northwestern, after starting 2-0, suffered its first loss to Indiana, 29-23. Both teams are looking to rebound as they face each other in Evanston, with broadcast coverage on FOX.
- •Penn State is ranked #13 with a 3-1 record.
- •Northwestern enters the game with a 2-1 record.
- •Game is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. in Evanston.
- •Penn State lost to Wisconsin after leading 17-0.
- •Northwestern lost to Indiana, the reigning national champs.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State Opens as Slight Road Favorite Against Northwestern
"Despite losing its first game of the season against unranked Wisconsin, Penn State has opened as a slight favorite against Northwestern on Friday. The Nittany Lions are a 3.5-point favorite against the Wildcats in Evanston. Penn State entered week four ranked #13 after a 3-0 start. However, they are likely to fall out of the […]
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