Penn State vs. Northwestern Short Report | Sep 30, 2023
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Evanston, IL
Sep 30, 2023
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Game Recap
Penn State defeated Northwestern in a convincing 41-13 victory, proving dominant especially in the second half. The game started with the teams tied at halftime, 10-10, but Penn State pulled away with a surge in the third and fourth quarters. Drew Allar led the Nittany Lions with both passing and rushing touchdowns, and Nicholas Singleton added pivotal scores on the ground and through the air.
Northwestern's offense struggled notably, with Ben Bryant sacked multiple times by the aggressive Penn State defense. Although Northwestern's defense had moments of resilience, they couldn't hold up against Penn State’s relentless attack. Special teams also played a key role, with Penn State’s Alex Felkins making all his field goal and extra-point attempts to help secure the win.
Key Plays:
Jack Olsen (Northwestern)
Ben Bryant (Northwestern)
Trey Potts (Penn State)
Drew Allar (Penn State)
Drew Allar (Penn State)
Zane Durant (Penn State)
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State)
Beau Pribula (Penn State)
Standout Players:
Drew Allar (Penn State, QB)
Accounted for two touchdowns, one rushing and one passing, managing the offense efficiently.Nicholas Singleton (Penn State, RB)
Scored two touchdowns, rushing for 80 yards and receiving for 39 yards.Trey Potts (Penn State, RB)
Rushed for a touchdown and caught a 30-yard touchdown pass, contributing significantly to the offense.Ben Bryant (Northwestern, QB)
Scored a rushing touchdown but was under constant pressure, which led to multiple sacks.Alex Felkins (Penn State, K)
Was perfect on two field goals and five extra points, providing consistent scoring.Zane Durant (Penn State, DT)
Delivered a key sack and tackle for a loss, disrupting Northwestern's offensive efforts.
Team
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Penn State Nittany Lions
3
7
17
14
41
Northwestern Wildcats
3
7
0
3
13
