Penn State football drops to No. 22 in coaches poll after Wisconsin loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Penn State football fell to No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after losing its Big Ten opener against Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions experienced a significant drop of eight spots, the largest among ranked teams, following a disappointing performance where they scored only three points in the second half. Wisconsin outscored Penn State 14-0 in the fourth quarter. The defeat comes during a challenging stretch for the Nittany Lions, who now face Northwestern on the road. Five teams surpassed Penn State in the rankings, with notable climbs for Mississippi State and Florida.
- •Penn State fell to No. 22 after losing to Wisconsin.
- •The Nittany Lions scored only three points in the second half.
- •Wisconsin outscored Penn State 14-0 in the fourth quarter.
- •Mississippi State and Florida had notable climbs in the rankings.
- •Penn State's next game is against Northwestern on Friday.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State football falls outside of coaches poll top-20 following Wisconsin loss
"After a meltdown in the Big Ten opener vs. Wisconsin, Penn State football drops significantly in the coaches poll.
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