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Penn State struggles again as Northwestern wins 34-13

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Penn State struggles again as Northwestern wins 34-13

Summary

Penn State suffered a heavy defeat against Northwestern on October 2, 2026, losing 34-13. The Nittany Lions allowed over 400 rushing yards and were limited to just 48 yards on the ground themselves. Quarterback Rocco Becht faced criticism for his inaccuracy, completing 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Coach Matt Campbell remained confident in Becht's abilities despite the poor performance, highlighting the impact of the absent Koby Howard on the offense. The team's struggles in the running game further complicated their passing attack, leading to the defeat.

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•Penn State lost to Northwestern on October 2, 2026, final score 34-13.
•Rocco Becht completed 26-of-41 passes with two interceptions.
•The Nittany Lions allowed over 400 rushing yards.
•Penn State managed only 48 rushing yards during the game.
•Coach Matt Campbell defended Becht's ability to improve.

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10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State has many issues, but Rocco Becht’s inaccuracy is No. 1 [opinion]

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EVANSTON, Ill. – Yes, Northwestern gashed Penn State’s defense for more than 400 rushing yards Friday night. And, yes, the Nittany Lions missed a bunch of tackles and mustered just 48 yards on the ground on offense. The Wildcats debuted the new Ryan Field by physically punishing Penn State, like the whipping that Michigan inflicted on the Lions in 2022 and that Michigan State did in 1997. All ...
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