Wisconsin football rallies to defeat Penn State 24-20 in comeback win
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Wisconsin football overcame a 17-0 deficit to secure a 24-20 victory against Penn State in their Big Ten opener on September 27, 2026. The Badgers scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, marking their first win at Penn State in 23 years and snapping a 7-game road losing streak. Colton Joseph led the comeback despite multiple interceptions, culminating in a 72-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Harris in the final minute. This victory represents the largest comeback for Wisconsin in 20 years and a significant moment in coach Luke Fickell's tenure.
- •Wisconsin was down 17-0 before the comeback.
- •The Badgers scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- •Jacob Harris caught a 72-yard touchdown pass to secure the win.
- •This marks Wisconsin's first Big Ten road victory in nearly two years.
- •The win ends a 15-year losing streak against Penn State.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin 24, Penn State 20 | 5 immediate takeaways from Week 4 upset
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Instant reaction to Wisconsin football's stunning upset over Penn St.
"Wisconsin football stunned the college football world in upsetting Penn State. Here are reactions from Badgers' win.
"Defense helped Wisconsin overcome its turnovers to come back and pull off a huge upset of Penn State.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 1:12 AMWisconsin 24, Penn State 20 | 5 immediate takeaways from Week 4 upset
Defense helped Wisconsin overcome its turnovers to come back and pull off a huge upset of Penn State.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 12:46 AMInstant reaction to Wisconsin football's stunning upset over Penn St.
Wisconsin football stunned the college football world in upsetting Penn State. Here are reactions from Badgers' win.
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