Nittany Lions Battle Badgers, Tough Atmosphere in Madison (Game Preview)

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