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Wisconsin Badgers come back to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers come back to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20 on September 26 at Beaver Stadium. After trailing 17-0 in the second quarter, Wisconsin scored two consecutive touchdowns, marking their largest comeback in 20 years. This victory is significant as it is the Badgers' first road win against a ranked opponent since 2019 and their first win at Penn State since 2003. Readers can submit questions to beat writer Mark Stewart about the team, with responses to be posted on Tuesday morning.

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  • •Wisconsin trailed 17-0 early in the second quarter.
  • •The Badgers scored two late touchdowns of 75 and 84 yards.
  • •The comeback marks Wisconsin's biggest since 2003.
  • •Wisconsin's last ranked road win occurred in November 2019.
  • •Mark Stewart will answer readers’ questions about the Badgers.
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