Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions
Saturday, October 11th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Penn State -20.5 (46.5) (-1350) Open: -21.5
Northwestern 22 - Penn State: 21 (Big Ten)
Wildcats (7 - 6) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Penn State -17 (SP+ PSU -12)
Projected Score: NW: 15 - PSU: 32 (47)
PSU Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
NW Travel: 517 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: NW: 15 - PSU: 32 (47)
PSU Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
NW Travel: 517 miles, 1 hrs behind
Nittany Lions (7 - 6) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (99 - 41)
Avg Score : 31 - 21 (34 - 15 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.6 - 6.4 (#74)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Coach James Franklin (99 - 41)
Avg Score : 31 - 21 (34 - 15 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.6 - 6.4 (#74)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -6.0 | 45.5 | W 17 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -12.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +20.5 | 46.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 19 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +7.5 | 44.5 | L 21 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Northwestern at USC | +14.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +10.0 | 41.5 | L 22 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | -4.0 | 41.0 | W 38 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +7.0 | 44.5 | L 13 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Northwestern vs Central Michigan | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 34 - 7 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Penn State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Penn State vs Nevada | -45.5 | 58.5 | W 46 - 11 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Penn State vs Florida International | -42.0 | 53.5 | W 34 - 0 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Penn State vs Villanova | -46.5 | 57.5 | W 52 - 6 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Penn State vs Oregon | -4.5 | 52.5 | L 24 - 30 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Penn State at UCLA | -24.5 | 48.5 | L 37 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Penn State vs Northwestern | -20.5 | 46.5 | L 21 - 22 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Penn State at Iowa | +3.5 | 41.5 | L 24 - 25 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Penn State at Ohio State | +17.5 | 45.5 | L 14 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Penn State vs Indiana | +13.5 | 50.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Penn State at Michigan State | -7.0 | 48.5 | W 28 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Penn State vs Nebraska | -7.5 | 45.5 | W 37 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Penn State at Rutgers | -14.5 | 55.5 | W 40 - 36 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/27 | Penn State vs Clemson | +2.5 | 47.5 | W 22 - 10 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 23.4 | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 19.8 | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 31 | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 20.5 | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| PSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 23.4 | 15.2 | 37.1% | 3.02 | 1.5 | 16 | 285 | 99 | 186 | 3.4 | 45% | 54% | 39% | 36% | 19% | .02 |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 20.5 | 15.1 | 37.9% | 3.22 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 39% | 37% | 18% | .05 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 19.8 | 26 | 45% | 3.74 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 44% | 46% | 15% | .15 |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 31 | 34 | 51.3% | 4.69 | 0.8 | 20 | 385 | 176 | 209 | 5.3 | 54% | 46% | 52% | 51% | 10% | .32 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 12 | 29:49 | 16 | 33% | 50% | 4.8 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 28 |
| Penn State | 16 | 26:51 | 20.4 | 48% | 70% | 4.4 | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 4 | 28.9 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 45% (106) | 39% (113) | 29.3 | 98.6 | 3.4 | 12 (114) | .07 (102) | 2.63 (124) | 66% (112) | 11% (98) | 1.1 (20) |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 48% (43) | 39% (27) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (12) | 2.37 (3) | 75% (75) | 12% (26) | 0.92 (42) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 47% (26) | 44% (80) | - | - | - | - | .07 (42) | 2.99 (63) | 69% (47) | 8% (107) | 0.86 (15) |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 54% (38) | 52% (9) | 33.2 | 176.2 | 5.3 | 31 (17) | .24 (20) | 3.42 (10) | 76% (51) | 7% (8) | 0.92 (90) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 54% (31) | 36% (116) | 17.6 | 32.7 | 186.1 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 7 (130) | 11 (72) | .02 (132) | 1.3 (134) | 35% (119) | 31% (79) | .2 (109) | 8% (121) | 1.8 (119) |
| PSU Defense | 16 | 52% (96) | 37% (25) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (18) | .1 (16) | 1.7 (91) | 36% (14) | 27% (25) | .2 (29) | 6% (57) | 2.1 (95) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 53% (110) | 46% (117) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .25 (77) | 1.4 (13) | 27% (128) | 35% (116) | .28 (55) | 7% (33) | 1.8 (24) |
| PSU Offense | 16 | 46% (95) | 51% (4) | 16.7 | 24.3 | 208.8 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 27 (20) | 9 (48) | .41 (11) | 1.5 (107) | 26% (3) | 35% (31) | .46 (20) | 3% (5) | 2 (85) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 2.03 #56
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.77 #70
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 10.74 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern's Power Rating: 2.03 #56
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.77 #70
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 10.74 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 2.03 Penn State: 20.735
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Penn State: 18.1
Northwestern: 2.03 Penn State: 20.735
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Penn State: 18.1
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 20.735 #13
Penn State's Offense Rating: 23.64 #17
Penn State's Defense Rating: 5.27 #24
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53 #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 6.6 - 6.4
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.1 #15
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.1 #17
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #22
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Penn State's Power Rating: 20.735 #13
Penn State's Offense Rating: 23.64 #17
Penn State's Defense Rating: 5.27 #24
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53 #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 6.6 - 6.4
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.1 #15
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.1 #17
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #22
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 32
Northwestern 15
Projected Total Points: 47
Penn State 32
Northwestern 15
Projected Total Points: 47
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 31 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Offense: 31 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/11 | Penn State | 21 | Northwestern | 22 | Penn State -20.5 | Northwestern | 46.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 09/30 | Northwestern | 13 | Penn State | 41 | Penn State -27 | Penn State | 48.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 10/01 | Penn State | 17 | Northwestern | 7 | Penn State -25.5 | Northwestern | 50.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/07 | Northwestern | 7 | Penn State | 31 | Penn State -14.5 | Penn State | 51.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/07 | Northwestern | 23 | Penn State | 21 | Northwestern -2 | Push | 41.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 09/27 | Penn State | 6 | Northwestern | 29 | Penn State -9 | Northwestern | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/06 | Penn State | 39 | Northwestern | 28 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/22 | Northwestern | 24 | Penn State | 34 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/06 | Penn State | 35 | Northwestern | 21 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/31 | Northwestern | 13 | Penn State | 34 | ||||
| 2006 | 09/30 | Penn State | 33 | Northwestern | 7 | ||||
| 2005 | 09/24 | Northwestern | 29 | Penn State | 34 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Penn State | 7 | Northwestern | 14 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/08 | Northwestern | 17 | Penn State | 7 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/19 | Penn State | 49 | Northwestern | 0 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Northwestern | 35 | Penn State | 38 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 11 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Northwestern | 5 | 3 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 9 | 0 - 5 | 0 - 3 | 0 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 7 | 5 - 0 | 2 - 0 | 3 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | PSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #56 | #13 |
| SP+SP+ | #51 | #15 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #44 | #23 |
| OffenseOff | #31 | #29 |
| DefenseDef | #73 | #38 |
| Spec TeamsST | #97 | #13 |
| TalentTal | #41 | #4 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #65 | #10 |
(11/16) Lost 3 straight but competitive in most. Improving
(10/19) Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving
(10/19) Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good
(10/19) QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control
(9/14) Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(12/4) Still no coach, crootin a disaster. Program a mess.
(11/22) Still fighting, killed Nebraska. 5-6, could bowl
(11/9) Credit due, even with IU. Still fighting
(10/22) OC Kotelnicki says 2 QB's will be used forward
(10/19) QB Grunkemeyer doesn't look like he can play
(10/12) James Franklin fired. CFB HC market will be crazy
(10/12) Interim is AHC Terry Smith, was def ass.
(10/11) Lost to Northwestern, Allar out for the year. Woof
(10/4) Def torched, Run Off awful in horrific L @ UCLA
(10/4) Suddenly people calling for Franklin's job post UCLA
(10/1) LB Tony Rojas out indefinitely w/ 'significant injury'
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | PSU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #31 | #38 |
| SuccessSuc | #123 | #21 |
| ExplosiveExp | #101 | #81 |
| PPAPPA | #129 | #9 |
| PowerPwr | #70 | #24 |
| SP+SP+ | #90 | #22 |
| Pts POPPO | #127 | #18 |
| HavocHav | #118 | #38 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | PSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #53 | #67 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #113 | #27 |
| Run ExplRExp | #20 | #42 |
| PPAExp | #102 | #12 | Run BlockR Blk | #15 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #124 | #3 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #129 | #1 |
| TackleTak | - | #36 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | PSU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #67 | #37 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #116 | #25 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #134 | #91 |
| PPAExp | #132 | #16 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #10 | #31 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #98 | #26 |
| DB HavocDB | #121 | #57 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU Off | NW Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #29 | #73 |
| SuccessSuc | #4 | #106 |
| ExplosiveExp | #116 | #16 |
| PPAPPA | #11 | #57 |
| PowerPwr | #17 | #49 |
| SP+SP+ | #17 | #30 |
| Pts POPPO | #9 | #64 |
| HavocHav | #3 | #77 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSU Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #20 | #94 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #9 | #80 |
| Run ExplRExp | #90 | #15 |
| PPAExp | #20 | #42 | Run BlockR Blk | #18 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #10 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #24 | #40 |
| TackleTak | - | #100 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU Off | NW Def |
| Pass GamePass | #70 | #83 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #4 | #117 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #107 | #13 |
| PPAExp | #11 | #77 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #15 | #39 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #8 | #107 |
| DB HavocDB | #5 | #33 |
Program Comparison
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
'25 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
'25 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
Weather Forecast
Playing in Beaver Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 65° - Wind: 7 mph
Playing in Beaver Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 65° - Wind: 7 mph
Penn State -20.5 (46.5)
Northwestern won at Penn State this year (22-21)
Previous Matchups
Northwestern beat Penn State last year (22-21)
Penn State beat Northwestern in 2023 (41-13)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 222 | 370 | 60% | 2400 | 17 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Ryan Boe | 2 | 7 | 29% | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 190 | 941 | 11 | 5.0 | 56 |
| Joseph Himon II | 99 | 486 | 1 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Dashun Reeder | 22 | 222 | 1 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Robby Preckel | 42 | 149 | 0 | 3.5 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 71 | 880 | 8 | 12.4 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 37 | 521 | 3 | 14.1 | 38 |
| Hunter Welcing | 28 | 296 | 2 | 10.6 | 36 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 10 | 200 | 0 | 20.0 | 35 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 106 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Mac Uihlein | 89 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Braden Turner | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 26 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 42 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ore Adeyi | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Grunkemeyer | 123 | 178 | 69% | 1339 | 8 | 4 | 7.5 |
| Drew Allar | 103 | 159 | 65% | 1100 | 8 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | 210 | 1303 | 15 | 6.2 | 67 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 123 | 549 | 13 | 4.5 | 59 |
| Drew Allar | 36 | 172 | 1 | 4.8 | 27 |
| Quinton Martin Jr. | 20 | 103 | 0 | 5.2 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trebor Pena (Tr) | 49 | 552 | 2 | 11.3 | 73 |
| Devonte Ross (Tr) | 36 | 501 | 5 | 13.9 | 75 |
| Kyron Ware-Hudson | 23 | 288 | 2 | 12.5 | 31 |
| Luke Reynolds | 26 | 257 | 0 | 9.9 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 103 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | 74 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 66 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| King Mack (Tr) | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | 42 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Zane Durant | 25 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 103 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 66 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryus Dixson | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Elliot Washington II | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 66 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 |