Penn State at Northwestern

Saturday, October 31, 2009

No. 12 Penn State beat Northwestern 34–⁠13. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 10–⁠3.

Away12Penn State11–⁠2 in 2009
34
HomeNorthwestern8–⁠5 in 2009
13

Final at Ryan Field, EvanstonTV: ESPNAttendance 30,546

At kickoff
46°F, overcast, wind 13 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Palwaukee Municipal Airport (KPWK), 19 km from the stadium, 22 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State3732134
Northwestern3100013

Standouts

  • PassingDaryll Clark22 of 31, 274 yards, 1 TDPenn State
  • RushingEvan Royster15 carries, 118 yards, 1 TDPenn State
  • ReceivingDerek Moye6 catches, 123 yards, 1 TDPenn State

Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Daryll Clark22/3127410
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Evan Royster15118169
Brandon Beachum425116
Daryll Clark616112
Kevin Newsome1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derek Moye6123153
Chaz Powell539013
Graham Zug434014
Justin Brown127027

Northwestern

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dan Persa14/2311500
Mike Kafka14/1812800
Stefan Demos1/1900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mike Kafka842114
Dan Persa1442025
Scott Concannon81305
Stephen Simmons3803
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andrew Brewer665018
Zeke Markshausen960015
Scott Concannon229020
Drake Dunsmore328013

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Penn StateNorthwestern
437Total yards371
282Passing yards281
163Rushing yards119
8.8Yards per pass5.9
6.0Yards per rush3.2
21First downs24
3–⁠10Third downs7–⁠19
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers2
5–⁠41Penalties5–⁠45
17:26Possession19:23

Efficiency

Penn StateNorthwestern
60%Success rate38%
0.17EPA per play0.04
0.67Explosiveness0.90
0.01Rushing EPA0.06
0.33Passing EPA0.02
36%Passing-down success27%
0.43First-down EPA0.00
−0.02Second-down EPA−0.20
−0.05Third-down EPA0.46

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Northwestern end zonePenn State end zone NorthwesternResult not recordedQ1 NorthwesternFumble, 1 playQ1 Penn StateField goal, 6 playsQ1 NorthwesternField goal, 17 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 8 playsQ1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NorthwesternPunt, 11 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NorthwesternMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 NorthwesternField goal, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of halfQ3 Penn StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 NorthwesternPunt, 6 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 7 playsQ3 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 4 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 NorthwesternTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 NorthwesternFumble, 9 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northwestern drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. NorthwesternResult not recorded, 0 yards
  2. Q1 NorthwesternFumble, 1 play, 11 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StateField goal, 6 plays, −13 yards
  4. Q1 NorthwesternField goal, 17 plays, 49 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 8 plays, 48 yards
  6. Q1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 32 yards
  8. Q2 NorthwesternPunt, 11 plays, 41 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 93 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 28 yards
  11. Q2 NorthwesternMissed FG, 5 plays, −5 yards
  12. Q2 NorthwesternField goal, 5 plays, 26 yards
  13. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  14. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 11 plays, 15 yards
  15. Q3 NorthwesternPunt, 6 plays, 51 yards
  16. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 7 plays, 44 yards
  17. Q3 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 72 yards
  18. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 58 yards
  19. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 91 yards
  20. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 53 yards
  21. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 4 plays, 66 yards
  22. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 1 play, 69 yards
  23. Q4 NorthwesternTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 47 yards
  24. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 73 yards
  25. Q4 NorthwesternFumble, 9 plays, 15 yards
  26. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 28 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 3
Northwestern Result not recorded
15:00Collin Wagner kickoff for 66 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 18 yards to the Nwest 12, NORTHWESTERN penalty 10 yard Holding on Brandon Williams accepted.
Northwestern Fumble, 1 play
14:301st & 10 at own 12Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 13 yards to the Nwest 25 for a 1ST down.
14:211st & 10 at own 25Mike Kafka rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Jack Crawford at the Nwest 23.
Penn State Field goal, 6 plays
14:002nd & 10 at opp 23Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Derek Moye for 11 yards to the Nwest 12 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at opp 12Evan Royster rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the Nwest 9.
13:002nd & 7 at opp 9Daryll Clark deep out pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
12:583rd & 7 at opp 9PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
12:533rd & 12 at opp 14Daryll Clark post pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
12:494th & 12 at opp 14Collin Wagner 32 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 3, Northwestern 0
12:49Collin Wagner kickoff for 69 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 17 yards to the Nwest 18.
Northwestern Field goal, 17 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 18Mike Kafka sideline pass complete to Scott Concannon for 9 yards to the Nwest 27 out-of-bounds.
12:322nd & 1 at own 27Mike Kafka screen pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 8 yards to the Nwest 35 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:141st & 10 at own 35Mike Kafka crossing pass incomplete to Sidney Stewart.
12:002nd & 10 at own 35Mike Kafka slant pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 6 yards to the Nwest 41.
11:303rd & 4 at own 41Mike Kafka slant pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 5 yards to the Nwest 46 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at own 46Scott Concannon rush left for 2 yards to the Nwest 48.
10:302nd & 8 at own 48Scott Concannon rush right for a loss of 5 yards to the Nwest 43.
9:553rd & 13 at own 43Mike Kafka screen pass complete to Jacob Schmidt for 10 yards to the PnSt 47.
9:304th & 3 at opp 47PENN ST penalty 5 yard 12 Men on the Field accepted.
9:001st & 10 at opp 42Zeke Markshausen rush reverse for 2 yards to the PnSt 40.
8:302nd & 8 at opp 40Mike Kafka crossing pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 9 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
8:191st & 10 at opp 31Mike Kafka slant pass incomplete to Charles Brown, broken up by Josh Hull.
8:002nd & 10 at opp 31Mike Kafka screen pass complete to Charles Brown for 2 yards to the PnSt 29.
7:303rd & 8 at opp 29Mike Kafka scramble for 9 yards to the PnSt 20 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:111st & 10 at opp 20NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Zeke Markshausen accepted.
6:301st & 15 at opp 25Mike Kafka pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 2 yards to the PnSt 23.
6:002nd & 13 at opp 23Mike Kafka scramble for 6 yards to the PnSt 17.
5:303rd & 7 at opp 17Mike Kafka pass incomplete.
5:244th & 7 at opp 17Stefan Demos 34 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
5:24Stefan Demos kickoff for 64 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 16 yards to the PnSt 22.
Penn State Punt, 8 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 22Evan Royster rush up the middle for 3 yards to the PnSt 25.
4:202nd & 7 at own 25Daryll Clark scramble for 6 yards to the PnSt 31.
3:403rd & 1 at own 31Evan Royster rush over right guard for 4 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at own 35Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Joe Suhey for 3 yards to the PnSt 38.
2:372nd & 7 at own 38Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Chaz Powell for 9 yards to the PnSt 47 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at own 47Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Graham Zug for 6 yards to the Nwest 47.
1:202nd & 4 at opp 47Evan Royster rush over right guard for 2 yards to the Nwest 45.
0:403rd & 2 at opp 45Evan Royster rush over right tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 46.
0:084th & 3 at opp 46Jeremy Boone punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 8 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 20Mike Kafka slant pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 13 yards to the Nwest 33 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:521st & 10 at own 33Mike Kafka slant pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 15 yards to the Nwest 48 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:371st & 10 at own 48Mike Kafka crossing pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 13 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:251st & 10 at opp 39Mike Kafka screen pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 16 yards to the PnSt 23 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:051st & 10 at opp 23Mike Kafka sacked by Jerome Hayes for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 24.
Q2 13:302nd & 11 at opp 24Stephen Simmons rush over right end for 3 yards to the PnSt 21.
Q2 13:003rd & 8 at opp 21Mike Kafka scramble for 14 yards to the PnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:311st & goal at opp 7Mike Kafka rush quarterback draw for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 9, Penn State 3
Q2 12:31Stefan Demos extra point GOOD.Northwestern 10, Penn State 3
Q2 12:31Stefan Demos kickoff for 55 yards returned by Graham Zug for 19 yards to the PnSt 34.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Northwestern 13, Penn State 10
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 34Evan Royster rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the PnSt 40.
11:252nd & 4 at own 40Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Mickey Shuler for 3 yards to the PnSt 43.
11:143rd & 1 at own 43Evan Royster rush up the middle for no gain to the PnSt 43.
11:074th & 1 at own 43Jeremy Boone punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Andrew Brewer at the Nwest 15.
Northwestern Punt, 11 plays
11:071st & 10 at own 16NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Brian Mulroe accepted.
10:501st & 15 at own 11Mike Kafka rush over left tackle for 10 yards to the Nwest 21.
10:302nd & 5 at own 21Scott Concannon rush over left guard for 4 yards to the Nwest 25.
10:003rd & 1 at own 25Mike Kafka sideline pass incomplete to Zeke Markshausen.
9:404th & 1 at own 25Stefan Demos pass complete to Mark Woodsum for 9 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at own 34Mike Kafka sacked by Devon Still for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 33.
8:302nd & 11 at own 33Mike Kafka crossing pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 7 yards to the Nwest 40.
8:153rd & 4 at own 40Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 8:15.
8:053rd & 4 at own 40Dan Persa rush quarterback draw for 7 yards to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down.
7:451st & 10 at own 47Dan Persa sideline pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 6 yards to the PnSt 47 out-of-bounds.
7:202nd & 4 at opp 47Scott Concannon rush over left end for 2 yards to the Nwest 45, NORTHWESTERN penalty 10 yard Holding on Al Netter accepted.
7:172nd & 12 at own 45Dan Persa crossing pass incomplete to Drake Dunsmore.
7:003rd & 12 at own 45Dan Persa crossing pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
6:464th & 7 at the 50Stefan Demos punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Graham Zug at the PnSt 7.
Penn State Touchdown run, 7 plays
6:321st & 10 at own 7Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Derek Moye for 17 yards to the PnSt 24 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:091st & 10 at own 24Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Derek Moye for 14 yards to the PnSt 38 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:441st & 10 at own 38Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Chaz Powell for 6 yards to the PnSt 44 out-of-bounds.
5:102nd & 4 at own 44Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Graham Zug for 14 yards to the Nwest 42 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 42Daryll Clark rush draw play for 12 yards to the Nwest 30 for a 1ST down.
4:121st & 10 at opp 30NORTHWESTERN penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Jordan Mabin accepted, no play.
4:001st & 10 at opp 15Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Curtis Drake for 13 yards to the Nwest 2 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:391st & goal at opp 2Daryll Clark scramble for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 10, Penn State 9
3:39Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Tied at 10
3:39Collin Wagner kickoff for 55 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 44 yards to the PnSt 41.
Northwestern Missed FG, 5 plays
3:301st & 10 at opp 41Dan Persa rush over left tackle for 13 yards to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 28Scott Concannon rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the PnSt 25.
2:102nd & 7 at opp 25Dan Persa rush up the middle for no gain to the PnSt 25.
1:253rd & 7 at opp 25Dan Persa rush right for 5 yards to the PnSt 20 out-of-bounds.
1:024th & 2 at opp 20Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 1:02.
0:544th & 2 at opp 20Stefan Demos 37 yard field goal BLOCKED.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
0:501st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Chaz Powell for 3 yards to the PnSt 23.
0:442nd & 7 at own 23Daryll Clark post pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
0:363rd & 7 at own 23Daryll Clark sideline pass incomplete to Chaz Powell.
0:284th & 7 at own 23Jeremy Boone punt for 39 yards, returned by Andrew Brewer for 14 yards to the PnSt 48.
Northwestern Field goal, 5 plays
0:211st & 10 at opp 48Dan Persa crossing pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 18 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
0:181st & 10 at opp 30Team pass incomplete.
0:152nd & 10 at opp 30Dan Persa pass incomplete to Sidney Stewart.
0:083rd & 10 at opp 30Dan Persa scramble for 2 yards to the PnSt 28 out-of-bounds.
0:034th & 8 at opp 28Stefan Demos 45 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 13, Penn State 10
0:03Stefan Demos kickoff for 44 yards returned by Michael Zordich for 12 yards to the PnSt 38.
Q3 15:00Stefan Demos kickoff for 65 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 36 yards to the PnSt 41.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 13
Penn State Field goal, 11 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 41Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Graham Zug for 7 yards to the PnSt 48.
14:102nd & 3 at own 48Evan Royster rush up the middle for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
13:443rd & 1 at the 50Daryll Clark rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the Nwest 48 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 48Daryll Clark sideline pass complete to Graham Zug for 7 yards to the Nwest 41 out-of-bounds.
12:052nd & 3 at opp 41Derek Moye rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Nwest 44.
11:503rd & 6 at opp 44Daryll Clark crossing pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 8 yards to the Nwest 36 for a 1ST down.
11:261st & 10 at opp 36Daryll Clark post pass complete to Justin Brown for 27 yards to the Nwest 9 for a 1ST down.
10:501st & goal at opp 9Daryll Clark rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the Nwest 7.
10:102nd & goal at opp 7Evan Royster rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Nwest 6.
9:303rd & goal at opp 6Daryll Clark slant pass incomplete to Chaz Powell.
9:224th & goal at opp 6Collin Wagner 23 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 13
9:22Collin Wagner kickoff for 67 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 22 yards to the Nwest 25.
Northwestern Punt, 6 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 25Dan Persa sacked by Jared Odrick for a loss of 10 yards to the Nwest 15.
8:252nd & 20 at own 15Dan Persa slant pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 6 yards to the Nwest 21.
7:523rd & 14 at own 21Dan Persa screen pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 5 yards to the Nwest 41, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Stephon Morris accepted for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 41Scott Concannon rush over right end for 5 yards to the Nwest 46.
7:152nd & 5 at own 46Scott Concannon rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 45.
7:003rd & 6 at own 45Dan Persa scramble for a loss of 3 yards to the Nwest 42 out-of-bounds.
6:484th & 9 at own 42Stefan Demos punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Graham Zug at the PnSt 26.
Penn State Punt, 7 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 26Evan Royster rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the PnSt 32.
6:002nd & 4 at own 32Daryll Clark swing pass complete to Chaz Powell for 13 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
5:151st & 10 at own 45PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Stefen Wisniewski accepted, no play.
4:451st & 20 at own 35Daryll Clark deep out pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 17 yards to the Nwest 48.
4:252nd & 3 at opp 48Daryll Clark swing pass complete to Derek Moye for 3 yards to the Nwest 45 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:451st & 10 at opp 45Daryll Clark sacked by Vince Browne for a loss of zero to the Nwest 45.
3:002nd & 10 at opp 45Daryll Clark screen pass complete to Evan Royster for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 46.
2:293rd & 11 at opp 46Daryll Clark sideline pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
2:214th & 11 at opp 46Jeremy Boone punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 20Dan Persa swing pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 18.
1:402nd & 12 at own 18Stephen Simmons rush left for 2 yards to the Nwest 20.
1:073rd & 10 at own 20Dan Persa sideline pass incomplete to Andrew Brewer.
0:574th & 10 at own 20Stefan Demos punt for 38 yards, downed at the PnSt 42.
Penn State Touchdown run, 7 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 42Evan Royster rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:002nd & 2 at the 50Evan Royster rush over right guard for 5 yards to the Nwest 45 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:451st & 10 at opp 45Evan Royster rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the Nwest 38.
Q4 14:002nd & 3 at opp 38Daryll Clark pass complete to Chaz Powell for 8 yards to the Nwest 30 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:001st & 10 at opp 30Daryll Clark flag pass complete to Derek Moye for 25 yards to the Nwest 5 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:001st & goal at opp 5Evan Royster rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Nwest 2.
Q4 12:272nd & goal at opp 2Brandon Beachum rush over left guard for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 19, Northwestern 13
Q4 12:27Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 20, Northwestern 13
Q4 12:27Collin Wagner kickoff for 62 yards returned by Jeravin Matthews for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 6.
4th quarter8 drives, then Penn State 34, Northwestern 13
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 6Dan Persa rush quarterback draw for 4 yards to the Nwest 10.
11:152nd & 6 at own 10Stephen Simmons rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the Nwest 13.
11:003rd & 3 at own 13Dan Persa rush over right guard for 2 yards to the Nwest 15.
10:254th & 1 at own 15Stefan Demos punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Drew Astorino at the PnSt 47.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 1 play
10:161st & 10 at own 47Daryll Clark deep out pass complete to Derek Moye for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 26, Northwestern 13
10:16Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 27, Northwestern 13
10:16Collin Wagner kickoff for 67 yards returned by Jeravin Matthews for 11 yards to the Nwest 14.
Northwestern Punt, 4 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 14Dan Persa middle pass complete to Scott Concannon for 20 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at own 34Dan Persa screen pass incomplete to Scott Concannon, broken up by A.J. Wallace.
9:002nd & 10 at own 34Dan Persa crossing pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 6 yards to the Nwest 40.
9:003rd & 4 at own 40Dan Persa pass incomplete to Zeke Markshausen.
8:584th & 4 at own 40Stefan Demos punt for 29 yards, fair catch by Graham Zug at the PnSt 31.
Penn State Touchdown run, 1 play
8:471st & 10 at own 31Evan Royster rush draw play for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 33, Northwestern 13
8:47Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 34, Northwestern 13
8:47Collin Wagner kickoff for 65 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 21 yards to the Nwest 26.
Northwestern Turnover on downs, 10 plays
8:301st & 10 at own 26Dan Persa screen pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 14 yards to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at own 40Dan Persa screen pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 9 yards to the Nwest 49.
7:452nd & 1 at own 49Scott Concannon rush up the middle for 3 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down.
7:241st & 10 at opp 48Dan Persa screen pass incomplete to Stephen Simmons, broken up by Jerome Hayes.
7:102nd & 10 at opp 48Dan Persa sacked by Eric Latimore for a loss of 9 yards to the Nwest 43.
6:203rd & 19 at own 43Dan Persa rush over right guard for 25 yards to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
6:131st & 10 at opp 32Dan Persa screen pass incomplete to Jacob Schmidt.
6:002nd & 10 at opp 32Jacob Schmidt rush over right guard for 6 yards to the PnSt 26.
5:303rd & 4 at opp 26Jacob Schmidt rush up the middle for 1 yard to the PnSt 25.
5:104th & 3 at opp 25Dan Persa screen pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 2 yards to the PnSt 23.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
5:041st & 10 at own 23Daryll Clark post pass incomplete to Curtis Drake.
4:502nd & 10 at own 23Brandon Beachum rush up the middle for 2 yards to the PnSt 25.
4:203rd & 8 at own 25Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Brandon Beachum.
4:124th & 8 at own 25Jeremy Boone punt for 36 yards, returned by Andrew Brewer for 7 yards to the Nwest 46.
Northwestern Fumble, 9 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 46Dan Persa crossing pass complete to Arby Fields for 6 yards to the PnSt 48.
3:382nd & 4 at opp 48Dan Persa rush over left end for 6 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
3:221st & 10 at opp 42Dan Persa sideline pass incomplete to Demetrius Fields.
3:182nd & 10 at opp 42Dan Persa sideline pass complete to Demetrius Fields for 7 yards to the PnSt 35 out-of-bounds.
3:003rd & 3 at opp 35Arby Fields rush up the middle for 5 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
2:441st & 10 at opp 30Dan Persa post pass incomplete to Kevin Frymire.
2:372nd & 10 at opp 30Dan Persa scramble for 5 yards to the PnSt 25 out-of-bounds.
2:193rd & 5 at opp 25Dan Persa pass complete to Demetrius Fields for 13 yards to the PnSt 6, NORTHWESTERN penalty -6 yard Roughing Passer on Kyle Petty accepted for a 1ST down.
2:051st & goal at opp 6Dan Persa sacked by Kevion Latham for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Kevion Latham, recovered by PnSt Drew Astorino at the PnSt 11.
Penn State End of game, 3 plays
1:571st & 10 at own 11Brandon Beachum rush draw play for 16 yards to the PnSt 27 for a 1ST down.
1:291st & 10 at own 27Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:29.
1:101st & 10 at own 27Kevin Newsome rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the PnSt 34.
0:352nd & 3 at own 34Brandon Beachum rush up the middle for 5 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Penn State leads 16–⁠7 in 23 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Northwestern 34, Penn State 13
2025Northwestern 22, Penn State 21
2023Penn State 41, Northwestern 13
2022Penn State 17, Northwestern 7
2017Penn State 31, Northwestern 7
2015Northwestern 23, Penn State 21

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