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

Wisconsin Badgers overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions 24-20 at Beaver Stadium on September 26, 2026. Penn State started strong, leading 17-0 in the second quarter, but struggled to maintain control. The Badgers scored three consecutive touchdowns, including a 72-yard pass to take the lead with just over a minute left. This loss puts Penn State's record at 3-1 for the season, with concerns about their performance against ranked opponents moving forward.
- •Penn State led 17-0 before Wisconsin's comeback.
- •Colton Joseph threw two touchdown passes for Wisconsin.
- •Rocco Becht completed 41% of his passes for Penn State.
- •Penn State's offense managed only 233 total yards.
- •Nittany Lions drop to 3-1 on the season.
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