Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions: September 26, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 24-20 at Beaver Stadium on September 26, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Colton Joseph (Wisconsin Badgers, 235); Rocco Becht (Penn State Nittany Lions, 114). Most rushing yards: Darrion Dupree (Wisconsin Badgers, 52); James Peoples (Penn State Nittany Lions, 67). Most receiving yards: Jacob Harris (Wisconsin Badgers, 105); Chase Sowell (Penn State Nittany Lions, 70).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | WIS | PSU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 235 | 114 |
| Rushing yards | 120 | 119 |
| Rushing attempts | 28 | 36 |
| Completions | 18 | 12 |
| Pass attempts | 39 | 29 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | 2 | 1 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Wisconsin Badgers 235, Penn State Nittany Lions 114.
- Rushing yards: Wisconsin Badgers 120, Penn State Nittany Lions 119.
- The Wisconsin Badgers' biggest edge came in the 4th quarter (14-0).
Player lines
- Abu Sama III (WIS RB): 5 CAR, 34 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 11 REC YDS
- Chris Brooks Jr. (WIS WR): 2 REC, 16 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Colton Joseph (WIS QB): 18 CMP, 38 ATT, 235 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 3 INT, 13 CAR, 39 RUSH YDS
- Darrion Dupree (WIS RB): 8 CAR, 52 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 4 REC, 44 REC YDS
- Eugene Hilton Jr. (WIS WR): 2 REC, 29 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Jacob Harris (WIS TE): 5 REC, 105 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Nate Palmer (WIS RB): 1 CAR, -5 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Tyrell Henry (WIS WR): 2 REC, 14 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Benjamin Brahmer (PSU TE): 4 REC, 36 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Cam Wallace (PSU RB): 2 CAR, 4 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Carson Hansen (PSU RB): 4 CAR, 11 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Chase Sowell (PSU WR): 6 REC, 70 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- James Peoples (PSU RB): 14 CAR, 67 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 3 REC YDS
- Quinton Martin Jr. (PSU RB): 6 CAR, 14 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 2 REC, 5 REC YDS
- Rocco Becht (PSU QB): 12 CMP, 29 ATT, 114 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 1 INT, 10 CAR, 23 RUSH YDS
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Head-to-head
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- Wisconsin Badgers' previous game: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers, September 19, 2026
- Wisconsin Badgers' next game: Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers, October 3, 2026
- Penn State Nittany Lions' previous game: Buffalo Bulls at Penn State Nittany Lions, September 19, 2026
- Penn State Nittany Lions' next game: Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern Wildcats, October 2, 2026
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