Penn State offense prepares for challenge against Northwestern defense

Penn State faces Northwestern in a matchup on September 30, 2026. After a mixed start to the season, struggling against Wisconsin last week, Penn State looks to rebound against a solid Northwestern defense. Quarterback Rocco Becht, who faced challenges completing passes, will need to improve against a defense that recently stifled Indiana's offense. The Nittany Lions will rely on their rushing attack, which has been inconsistent, especially against a Northwestern unit that allows 199.3 rushing yards per game.

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