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 (6 - 6) (7 - 4 - 1)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 21 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 21 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Penn State -18.5 (SP+ PSU -14)
Projected Score: NW: 13 - PSU: 31 (44)
PSU Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
NW Travel: 517 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: NW: 13 - PSU: 31 (44)
PSU Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
NW Travel: 517 miles, 1 hrs behind
Nittany Lions (6 - 6) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach Terry Smith (Int) (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 32 - 21 (34 - 15 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Coach Terry Smith (Int) (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 32 - 21 (34 - 15 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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 | -12.5 | 43.5 | ||||
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 | +3.0 | 48.5 | ||||
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 (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #86 (.14) | 43% (59) | 22.5 | 46% (47) | 2.98 (62) | 168 | 42% (67) | 182 | 3.17 (119) | #86 (.19) | 45% (115) | 20.9 | 47% (123) | 44% (94) | 3.42 (46) | 35 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| PSU | #30 (.25) | 48% (20) | 31.8 | 48% (24) | 3.14 (33) | 178 | 47% (29) | 182 | 4.46 (24) | #55 (.13) | 42% (69) | 21.4 | 44% (93) | 40% (51) | 3.44 (48) | 37.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| 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) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 22.5 | 15.2 | 43.3% | 3.17 | 1.7 | 20 | 350 | 168 | 182 | 4.8 | 51% | 47% | 46% | 42% | 16% | .14 |
| PSU Defense | 12 | 21.4 | 15.1 | 41.8% | 3.44 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 44% | 40% | 15% | .13 |
| 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 | 20.9 | 26 | 45.1% | 3.42 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 47% | 44% | 14% | .19 |
| PSU Offense | 12 | 31.8 | 34 | 47.6% | 4.46 | 0.8 | 20 | 359 | 178 | 182 | 4.9 | 56% | 42% | 48% | 47% | 13% | .25 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 32:43 | 19.8 | 44% | 63% | 4.4 | 35 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0 | 27.3 |
| Penn State | 12 | 29:12 | 19.6 | 42% | 63% | 4.2 | 37.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 2 | 32.1 |
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 | 51% (55) | 46% (47) | 35.3 | 167.9 | 4.8 | 15 (99) | .14 (60) | 2.98 (62) | 79% (24) | 8% (33) | 0.9 (90) |
| PSU Defense | 12 | 53% (109) | 44% (93) | - | - | - | - | .12 (76) | 2.95 (82) | 68% (44) | 11% (33) | 0.95 (67) |
| 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 | 52% (92) | 47% (123) | - | - | - | - | .2 (119) | 3.2 (118) | 69% (52) | 8% (114) | 1.03 (100) |
| PSU Offense | 12 | 56% (24) | 48% (24) | 36.2 | 177.5 | 4.9 | 30 (26) | .23 (20) | 3.14 (33) | 75% (54) | 9% (53) | 1.02 (52) |
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 | 47% (83) | 42% (67) | 17 | 28.6 | 181.8 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 14 (75) | 12 (108) | .2 (93) | 1.5 (95) | 30% (49) | 34% (26) | .33 (61) | 8% (129) | 1.8 (128) |
| PSU Defense | 12 | 46% (33) | 40% (51) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (55) | .22 (58) | 1.4 (22) | 29% (105) | 28% (42) | .26 (57) | 5% (120) | 1.9 (26) |
| 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 | 46% (43) | 44% (94) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (75) | .25 (72) | 1.4 (14) | 29% (118) | 35% (127) | .35 (98) | 6% (60) | 1.8 (21) |
| PSU Offense | 12 | 42% (115) | 47% (29) | 16.9 | 25.3 | 181.6 | 7.2 | 10.7 | 14 (86) | 7 (60) | .29 (54) | 1.4 (125) | 25% (9) | 32% (45) | .34 (54) | 5% (22) | 1.9 (100) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.18 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
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: 1.18 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
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: 1.18 Penn State: 20.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.8 Penn State: 15.8
Northwestern: 1.18 Penn State: 20.21
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.8 Penn State: 15.8
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 20.21 #18
Penn State's Offense Rating: 19.85 #19
Penn State's Defense Rating: 0.23 #30
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53 #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.8 #20
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.9 #21
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #31
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: 20.21 #18
Penn State's Offense Rating: 19.85 #19
Penn State's Defense Rating: 0.23 #30
2025 Talent Rating: 1078.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 53 #10
Penn State's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Penn State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.8 #20
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.9 #21
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #31
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 20.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
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: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 20.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
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 31
Northwestern 13
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Penn State 22
Northwestern 15
Total Points: 37
Based on Entire Season
Penn State 28
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 47
Penn State 31
Northwestern 13
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Penn State 22
Northwestern 15
Total Points: 37
Based on Entire Season
Penn State 28
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 47
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 21.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 4
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: 31.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 21.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.1
Penn State's 2025 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 4
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 |
| Power RatePwr | #66 | #18 |
| SP+SP+ | #63 | #20 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #51 | #23 |
| OffenseOff | #35 | #35 |
| DefenseDef | #86 | #32 |
| Spec TeamsST | #108 | #5 |
| 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 | |
| Perf GradePerf | #35 | #32 |
| SuccessSuc | #59 | #69 |
| ExplosiveExp | #112 | #17 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #55 |
| PowerPwr | #73 | #30 |
| SP+SP+ | #97 | #31 |
| Pts POPPO | #119 | #48 |
| HavocHav | #91 | #72 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | PSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #46 | #63 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #47 | #93 |
| Run ExplRExp | #90 | #67 |
| PPAExp | #60 | #76 | Run BlockR Blk | #20 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #82 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #46 | #70 |
| TackleTak | - | #53 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | PSU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #82 | #39 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #67 | #51 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #95 | #22 |
| PPAExp | #93 | #58 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #7 | #17 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #33 | #33 |
| DB HavocDB | #129 | #120 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU Off | NW Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #35 | #86 |
| SuccessSuc | #20 | #115 |
| ExplosiveExp | #108 | #35 |
| PPAPPA | #30 | #86 |
| PowerPwr | #19 | #60 |
| SP+SP+ | #21 | #39 |
| Pts POPPO | #24 | #46 |
| HavocHav | #39 | #102 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSU Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #23 | #91 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #24 | #123 |
| Run ExplRExp | #52 | #100 |
| PPAExp | #20 | #119 | Run BlockR Blk | #13 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #33 | #118 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #25 | #123 |
| TackleTak | - | #99 |
| Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PSU Off | NW Def |
| Pass GamePass | #89 | #88 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #29 | #94 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #125 | #14 |
| PPAExp | #54 | #72 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #11 | #55 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #53 | #114 |
| DB HavocDB | #22 | #60 |
Program Comparison
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
PSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
Weather Forecast
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Penn State -20.5 (46.5)
Northwestern won at Penn State this year (22-21)
Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Northwestern in 2023 (41-13)
Penn State beat Northwestern in 2022 (17-7)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 203 | 339 | 60% | 2174 | 14 | 12 | 6.4 |
| Ryan Boe | 1 | 3 | 33% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 175 | 886 | 10 | 5.1 | 56 |
| Joseph Himon II | 99 | 486 | 1 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Dashun Reeder | 22 | 222 | 1 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Cam Porter | 18 | 137 | 1 | 7.6 | 43 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 61 | 783 | 6 | 12.8 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 34 | 476 | 3 | 14.0 | 38 |
| Hunter Welcing | 27 | 283 | 2 | 10.5 | 36 |
| Drew Wagner | 22 | 172 | 2 | 7.8 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 101 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Mac Uihlein | 81 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 70 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Braden Turner | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 23 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 38 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 70 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ore Adeyi | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | 103 | 159 | 65% | 1100 | 8 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Ethan Grunkemeyer | 100 | 144 | 69% | 1079 | 6 | 4 | 7.5 |
| 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 |
| Trebor Pena (Tr) | 11 | 69 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trebor Pena (Tr) | 44 | 452 | 1 | 10.3 | 43 |
| Devonte Ross (Tr) | 28 | 417 | 5 | 14.9 | 75 |
| Kyron Ware-Hudson | 23 | 288 | 2 | 12.5 | 31 |
| Luke Reynolds | 24 | 229 | 0 | 9.5 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 96 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | 74 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 63 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| King Mack (Tr) | 56 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | 38 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Zane Durant | 25 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Amare Campbell (Tr) | 96 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tony Rojas | 25 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Washington II | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daryus Dixson | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Dominic DeLuca | 63 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 |