Wisconsin disrupts Penn State's 101-0 streak at home when leading by 17

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Wisconsin disrupts Penn State's 101-0 streak at home when leading by 17
Summary

Wisconsin defeated Penn State on September 27, 2026, breaking the Nittany Lions' long-standing streak of 101 consecutive home victories after leading by 17 points. Penn State had not lost at home under such circumstances since 2002. Despite three interceptions thrown by Wisconsin's Colton Joseph, the Badgers' defense performed effectively, allowing them to stage a comeback in the game's final quarter. This loss likely pushes the Nittany Lions out of the US LBM Coaches Poll. Wisconsin's victory is a significant milestone given their recent struggles against ranked opponents.

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  • •Wisconsin snaps Penn State's 101-0 home win streak when leading by 17.
  • •Penn State last lost under these conditions in 2002.
  • •Colton Joseph threw three interceptions during the game.
  • •This defeat may eliminate Penn State from the Coaches Poll.
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It likely still hasn't set in for these Wisconsin Badgers players as to just how big of an upset this truly was.

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