Nittany Lions Battle Badgers, Tough Atmosphere in Madison (Game Preview)
- bryanportney01
- Oct 26, 2024
- 2 min read

No. 3 Penn State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, October 26
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: Camp Randall Stadium (Madison, WI)
Coverage
TV: NBC
Radio: CommRadio & LionVision (PSU) & The Varsity Network (WISC)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast (WISC)
Storylines
‘Jumping Around’ Into A Loud Environment
As was shown by the Nittany Lions’ close 16-10 road victory over Wisconsin in 2021, Camp Randall Stadium is not an easy place to play, especially at night. Since 2004, the Badgers are 43-4 at home, but could Penn State send loss number 5 their way? (Source: Wikipedia)
Badgers to Host Collection of Prospects
Camp Randall Stadium will welcome eight four-star Class of 2026 players this upcoming Saturday night for Wisconsin’s contest against Penn State. Six three-stars will be joining these prospects, as well as two non-star players to contribute to the total list of 16 visitors. (Source: Yahoo)
No. 3 Penn State at Wisconsin: Team Numbers
No. 3 Penn State | Offense | Wisconsin |
34.2 | Points Per Game | 29.0 |
270.0 | Pass Yards Per Game | 212.6 |
201.2 | Rush Yards Per Game | 194.0 |
48.48% | 3rd Down % | 43.62% |
7 (1.17) | Turnovers (per game) | 16 (2.29) |
No. 3 Penn State | Defense | Wisconsin |
14.5 | Points Allowed PG | 17.6 |
167.5 | Pass Yards Allowed PG | 155.9 |
95.0 | Rush Yards Allowed PG | 139.9 |
31.17% | Opponent 3rd Down % | 34.04% |
13 (2.17) | Takeaways (per game) | 13 (1.86) |
Nittany Lions Hold Slight Head-to-Head Lead
Penn State is 11-9 against Wisconsin all-time, according to Winsipedia. Their last meeting was on September 4, 2021, when Penn State beat Wisconsin 16-10 on the road. Penn State is 5-6 against Wisconsin on the road all-time, with their last road meeting being in 2021 (see above). Penn State has won the last five head-to-head meetings dating back to 2012. Wisconsin last beat Penn State on November 26, 2011 in a 45-7 home win.
Top Players on Offense
No. 3 Penn State
QB Drew Allar, Jr.
Passing: 103-for-146, 1,492 yds, 11 TD, 4 INT
Rushing: 30 car, 121 yds, 3 TD
RB1 Nicholas Singleton, Jr.
Rushing: 63 car, 434 yds, 3 TD
Receiving: 10 rec, 113 yds, 3 TD
TE Tyler Warren, Sr.
Receiving: 40 rec, 513 yds, 4 TD
Rushing: 5 car, 38 yds, 1 TD
Wisconsin
QB Braedyn Locke, R-So.
Passing: 80-for-135, 1,064 yds, 7 TD, 5 INT
RB Tawee Walker, Sr.
Rushing: 104 car, 565 yds, 9 TD
WR Will Pauling, R-Jr.
Receiving: 30 rec, 302 yds, 2 TD
Top Players on Defense
No. 3 Penn State
DE Abdul Carter, Jr.
Defense: 39 tot, 9.5 TFL, 4 sacks
LB Kobe King, R-Jr.
Defense: 30 tot, 3 TFL, 1 sack
S Jaylen Reed, Sr.
Defense: 39 tot, 3 TFL, 2 PD
Wisconsin
LB Jaheim Thomas, R-Sr.
Defense: 43 tot, 19 solo, 1 sack
LB Christian Alliegro, So.
Defense: 19 tot, 2.5 TFL, 2 sacks
S Preston Zachman, R-Sr.
Defense: 27 tot, 2 INT, 2 PD
Quick Picks: Expert Analysis
Bryan: Drew Allar showed last week that the Nittany Lions have a passing attack that can work. I’m taking the balanced attack of the blue and white to beat the Badgers in a tough environment. Pick: No. 3 Penn State
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