| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| Northwestern | 10 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
Game flow
Northwestern won by 21 · 8 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
NU biggest lead
+24
Q3 1:13
PSU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
NU 92% · PSU 0%
tied 8% · 55:09 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northwestern is ahead, below it Penn State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
10:09
FG Jackson Kleather 50 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 43 yds, 4:51 · from NU 25
PSU 0–3 NU5:07
TD Aidan Chiles 2 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)7 plays, 88 yds, 3:25 · from NU 12
PSU 0–10 NU2nd quarter
10:39
TD Carson Hansen 8 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)5 plays, 34 yds, 2:21 · from NU 34
PSU 7–10 NU9:21
TD Joseph Himon II 38 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)3 plays, 75 yds, 1:13 · from NU 25
PSU 7–17 NU1:55
TD Joseph Himon II 11 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)2 plays, 35 yds, 0:50 · from PSU 35
PSU 7–24 NU3rd quarter
1:13
TD Caleb Komolafe 1 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)11 plays, 79 yds, 5:42 · from NU 21
PSU 7–31 NU4th quarter
7:53
TD Chase Sowell 16 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)10 plays, 68 yds, 3:52 · from PSU 32
PSU 13–31 NU2:17
FG Jackson Kleather 37 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 56 yds, 5:36 · from NU 25
PSU 13–34 NUDrives
NU 6/13 scoredPSU 2/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NU | NU 25 | 11 | 43 | 4:51 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 10:09 | PSU | PSU 25 | 4 | 31 | 1:37 | Punt |
| Q1 | 8:26 | NU | NU 12 | 7 | 88 | 3:25 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 5:07 | PSU | PSU 25 | 6 | 19 | 3:07 | Punt |
| Q1 | 1:51 | NU | NU 19 | 5 | 23 | 2:14 | Punt |
| Q2 | 14:46 | PSU | PSU 20 | 3 | 10 | 1:35 | Punt |
| Q2 | 13:06 | NU | NU 24 | 1 | 10 | 0:11 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 12:50 | PSU | NU 34 | 5 | 34 | 2:21 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 10:34 | NU | NU 25 | 3 | 75 | 1:13 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 9:15 | PSU | PSU 20 | 3 | 7 | 1:24 | Punt |
| Q2 | 7:42 | NU | NU 21 | 5 | 21 | 3:23 | Punt |
| Q2 | 4:20 | PSU | PSU 12 | 3 | 5 | 1:43 | Punt |
Win probability
Northwestern 100% · pregame line Penn State −3.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Becht | 26/41 | 243 | 5.9 | 1 | 2 | 54.7 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Hansen | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 8 |
| James Peoples | 8 | 13 | 1.6 | 0 | 5 |
| Rocco Becht | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | 0 | 10 |
| Quinton Martin Jr. | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sowell | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 26 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Brett Eskildsen | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 0 | 16 |
| Andrew Rappleyea | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 13 |
| Zay Robinson | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 |
| James Peoples | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Carson Hansen | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Defense | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Rojas | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kooper Ebel | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Keanu Williams | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Neal Jr. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamison Patton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cael Brezina | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryus Dixson | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Yvan Kemajou | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Barker | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Tiyce | 7 | 288 | 41.1 | 1 | 3 | 60 |
Biggest plays
NU +21% Q2 9:21 Joseph Himon II 38 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
PSU +21% Q2 10:39 C. Hansen run for 8 yds, for a TD (R. Barker KICK) (J. Kleather KICK)
NU +18% Q1 8:36 (08:36) #38 N.Tiyce punt 32 yards to the NU12 fair catch by #19 D.Wagner at NU12
NU +16% Q1 5:07 (05:07) #0 A.Chiles rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:07 #90 J.Kleather kick attempt good #90 J.Kleather kick attempt good (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #60 E.Boutorwick)
PSU +16% Q1 7:49 (07:52) Shotgun #5 C.Komolafe rush middle for 9 yards gain to the NU35 (#8 K.Ebel; #13 T.Rojas)
Team stats
| Stat | PSU | NU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 5-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 291 | 506 |
| Passing | 243 | 93 |
| Comp/Att | 26/41 | 10/14 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Rushing | 48 | 413 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 55 |
| Yards per rush | 2.2 | 7.5 |
| Penalties | 5-60 | 7-78 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 23:55 | 36:05 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th quarter.
Q4 0:27 3rd & 12 at NU 27 (00:27) Kneel down by Northwestern at NU27 for loss of 0 yards
Q4 0:39 2nd & 11 at NU 28 (00:45) Kneel down by Northwestern at NU27 for loss of 1 yard
Q4 1:24 1st & 10 at NU 29 (01:32) Kneel down by Northwestern at NU28 for loss of 1 yard
Q4 1:32 1st & 10 at 50 (01:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass intercepted by #6 R.Fitzgerald at NU29, End Of Play
Q4 1:38 1st & 10 at PSU 40 (01:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass complete short left to #18 B.Brahmer caught at PSU44, for 10 yards to the PSU50 (#7 O.Adeyi; #32 M.Smith), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Q4 1:49 3rd & 4 at PSU 31 (01:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass complete short left to #21 C.Hansen caught at PSU33, for 9 yards to the PSU40 (#33 B.Brus), 1ST DOWN
Q4 1:55 2nd & 4 at PSU 31 (01:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass incomplete short middle to #18 B.Brahmer thrown to PSU38 broken up by #33 B.Brus QB hurried by #24 J.Johnson
Q4 2:09 1st & 10 at PSU 25 (02:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht pass complete short middle to #4 B.Eskildsen caught at PSU27, for 6 yards to the PSU31 (#3 B.Deasfernandes), out of bounds
Q4 2:17 (02:17) #98 N.Sur kickoff 65 yards to the PSU00, Touchback
Q4 2:17 4th & 1 at PSU 19 (02:20) #90 J.Kleather field goal attempt from 37 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #60 E.Boutorwick), clock 02:17
Q4 2:59 3rd & 3 at PSU 21 (03:02) No Huddle #27 G.Sawchuk rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU19 (#8 K.Ebel; #13 T.Rojas)
Q4 3:04 2nd & 10 at PSU 28 (03:12) No Huddle #6 J.Himon II rush middle for 7 yards gain to the PSU21 (#99 K.Williams)
Q4 3:08 1st & 10 at PSU 28 (03:11) No Huddle #27 G.Sawchuk rush middle for 0 yards to the PSU28 (#99 K.Williams)
Q4 3:49 3rd & 11 at PSU 41 (03:54) No Huddle #27 G.Sawchuk rush left for 13 yards gain to the PSU28 (#13 T.Rojas), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Q4 3:58 3rd & 6 at PSU 36 PENALTY NU Delay Of Game 5 yards from PSU36 to PSU41. NO PLAY
Q4 4:38 2nd & 12 at PSU 42 (04:41) No Huddle #19 D.Wagner rush left for 6 yards gain to the PSU36 (#21 V.Toure), out of bounds
Q4 4:46 1st & 10 at PSU 40 (04:47) No Huddle #5 C.Komolafe rush right for 2 yards loss to the PSU42 (#13 T.Rojas)
Q4 5:29 3rd & 1 at PSU 45 (05:32) No Huddle #0 A.Chiles rush middle for 5 yards gain to the PSU40 (#13 T.Rojas; #8 K.Ebel), 1ST DOWN
Q4 6:06 2nd & 3 at PSU 47 (06:15) No Huddle-Shotgun Northwestern rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU45 (#8 K.Ebel)
Q4 6:56 1st & 10 at NU 46 (06:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 A.Chiles rush right for 7 yards gain to the PSU47 (#99 K.Williams; #13 T.Rojas)
Q4 7:43 1st & 10 at NU 25 (07:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 C.Komolafe rush middle for 21 yards gain to the NU46 (#31 M.Neal), 1ST DOWN
Q4 7:53 (07:53) #96 L.Tenbrock kickoff 65 yards to the NU00, Touchback
Q4 7:53 2nd & 9 at NU 16 Chase Sowell 16 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Q4 8:12 1st & 10 at NU 17 (08:20) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 R.Becht rush left for 1 yard gain to the NU16 (#2 K.McKinzie)