Penn State Nittany Lions Overpower Wisconsin Badgers, Maintain Undefeated Streak
In a compelling Week 9 matchup at Camp Randall Stadium, the Penn State Nittany Lions extended their undefeated season to 7-0 after a decisive victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. The final score stood at 28-13 in favor of the visiting team, leaving the Badgers with a 5-3 record for the season. A crowd of 76,403 spectators witnessed the Nittany Lions' prowess on both ends of the field.
Key Performances and Game Highlights
The game was marked by standout performances from several Penn State players. Quarterback Drew Allar completed an impressive 77 percent of his passes for 148 yards and one touchdown, while Beau Pribula also contributed significantly with an 84 percent completion rate for 98 yards and another touchdown. On the ground, Kaytron Allen led with an explosive display rushing for 86 yards on just eleven carries including a longest run of 24 yards that resulted in a touchdown.
Defensively, Penn State showcased their strength as well. Jaylen Reed made pivotal plays including an interception returned for nineteen yards which culminated in a touchdown - one of four total touchdowns by Penn State during this game. Zakee Wheatley was another defensive stalwart making ten combined tackles.
Strategic Plays and Team Efforts
Penn State's offense accumulated a total of 419 yards against Wisconsin's defense. Their strategic play selections allowed them to maintain possession for over half the game (34:25), demonstrating their ability to control both tempo and momentum throughout all four quarters.
Special teams also played a crucial role in securing field position advantage; punter Riley Thompson had five attempts totaling an impressive net yardage of two hundred nineteen with two landing inside Wisconsin's twenty-yard line.
Despite facing penalties that cost them forty-one yards across six infractions, Penn State managed to keep their composure and execute their game plan effectively against Wisconsin’s formidable defense.
Looking ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating next week's showdown as Penn State Nittany Lions host Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium on November second at twelve PM EDT. This highly anticipated match will be broadcasted on FOX where fans can tune in to see if Penn State can continue its unbeaten streak into late-season play.