Wisconsin Badgers rally to beat Penn State in fourth quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers secured a 24-20 victory over Penn State on September 27, overcoming a 17-0 deficit. Coach Luke Fickell praised the team's resilience, noting they were given just a 1.5% chance of winning with eight minutes remaining. Quarterback Colton Joseph threw for 235 yards despite three interceptions, while Penn State's Rocco Becht managed only 114 passing yards. Fickell emphasized the importance of sticking with Joseph, highlighting the team’s belief in him. The Badgers head into future matchups with momentum from this significant win.
- •Wisconsin trailed 17-0 before making a comeback.
- •Colton Joseph passed for 235 yards, with three interceptions.
- •Penn State's Rocco Becht threw for only 114 yards.
- •Luke Fickell praised the team’s performance under pressure.
- •The game took place at Happy Valley on September 27.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Luke Fickell said after beating Penn State in Happy Valley
"There's never been a more validating victory than this one for Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell.
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