Penn State faces Northwestern in a Big Ten game aiming to break a two-game losing streak while trying to contain standout running back Kaytron Allen.

Penn State hosts Northwestern in a Big Ten clash as the Nittany Lions aim to end a two-game losing streak after starting 3-0 and being ranked No. 2. Following losses to Oregon and UCLA, coach James Franklin stressed the need for improvement. Northwestern, also 3-2, enters on a two-game win streak, allowing just 21 points in those victories. The game hinges on Penn State’s ability to contain running back Kaytron Allen, who averages 7.0 yards per carry with six rushing touchdowns, and force turnovers against Northwestern’s quarterback Preston Stone, who has thrown six interceptions in two losses but seven touchdown passes with no picks in three wins. Penn State holds a recent series edge, having won the last three meetings and nine of the last 11.