Northwestern beat Penn State 22-21 in a Big Ten game, with a fourth-quarter touchdown and fumble recovery.

Northwestern upset Penn State 22-21 in a Big Ten game at Beaver Stadium, improving to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play. Caleb Komolafe scored the go-ahead 9-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, capping a crucial drive after a Penn State fumble. Preston Stone threw for 163 yards and a touchdown, while Jack Olsen kicked three field goals. Penn State’s starting quarterback Drew Allar suffered a leg injury late in the game and was replaced by Ethan Grunkemeyer, who failed on a fourth-down attempt. The Nittany Lions dropped to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten, marking their third straight loss.