Wisconsin rallies from 17 points down to defeat Penn State
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers overcame a 17-0 deficit to defeat No. 14 Penn State 24-20 on September 26 in their Big Ten opener. Led by head coach Luke Fickell, this marked only Wisconsin's seventh comeback of 17 points or more in program history, a feat that hasn't been achieved since 2006. The team’s victory comes amid its recent struggles and in a challenging environment against a ranked opponent. Wisconsin is noted for its ability to claw back, having experienced a series of significant comebacks throughout its history.
- •Wisconsin trailed 17-0 at one point in the game.
- •The game took place at University Park, Pennsylvania.
- •This was Wisconsin's first Big Ten game of the season.
- •The Badgers' last comeback of this nature was in 2006 against Illinois.
- •The victory improves Wisconsin's standing in the conference.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's comeback at Penn State puts 2026 team in rare company
"Wisconsin's 17-point comeback against Penn State was especially rare when looking at past Badgers football teams.
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