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Wisconsin rallies late to hand Penn State first loss of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:28 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Wisconsin rallies late to hand Penn State first loss of 2026 season

Summary

Wisconsin made a late-game comeback to defeat Penn State 24-20 at Beaver Stadium on September 26, handing the Nittany Lions their first loss of the season. After leading 20-10 in the fourth quarter, Penn State struggled as Wisconsin's Colton Joseph connected with Jacob Harris for a 72-yard touchdown, sealing the win. Penn State, ranked #13, previously entered the game 3-0, while Wisconsin improved to 3-1 after the upset. Next, Penn State will face Northwestern on the road in a night game on October 2.

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By the Numbers

•Penn State led 20-10 in the fourth quarter.
•Wisconsin overcame the deficit with a late touchdown.
•Colton Joseph threw for two touchdown passes.
•Penn State's next game is at Northwestern on October 2.
•Wisconsin improved to 3-1 with this win.

Latest Updates

2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Late-game comeback hands Penn State first loss of 2026 against Wisconsin

What they're saying

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Wisconsin comeback handed Penn State its first lost of their 2026 campaign and the Matt Campbell era. The Nittany Lions, ranked #13, hosted the unranked conference foes in the Badgers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State entered the game 3-0 while Wisconsin stood at 2-1. Scoring opened with a 22-yard […]
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