Northwestern routes Penn State 34-13 in debut of new Ryan Field
The Wildcats improved to 3-1 while Penn State fell to 0-2 in Big Ten play and 3-2 overall.
What we know
- Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 on Friday night in the first game at the new Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. [1] [2]
- Caleb Komolafe rushed 25 times for 188 yards and a touchdown for Northwestern, which led from start to finish. [1] [2]
- Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht went 26 of 41 for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. [1] [2]
- Northwestern is 3-1 (1-1 Big Ten) and Penn State is 3-2 (0-2). [2]
Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 on Friday night in the first game at the new Ryan Field, according to the box score and The Associated Press. The Wildcats improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. Penn State fell to 3-2 and 0-2 in conference play. [1][2]
Northwestern ran for 413 yards, a season high, and gained 506 yards overall, AP reported. Running back Caleb Komolafe carried 25 times for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown. Joseph Himon II added a career-high 162 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, AP said. [1][2]
Quarterback Aidan Chiles completed 10 of 14 passes for 93 yards and scored on a 2-yard run, according to the box score and AP. Griffin Wilde had two catches for 36 yards. [1][2]
Northwestern led throughout, AP reported. Chiles' touchdown run made it 10-0 in the first quarter, and Himon's 47-yard run set it up. After Penn State's Carson Hansen scored on an 8-yard run in the second quarter, Himon answered with touchdown runs of 38 and 11 yards. [1][2]
Penn State had a chance to cut into the deficit before halftime, but Ryan Barker missed a 45-yard field goal, AP said. Komolafe's 1-yard touchdown run with 1:13 left in the third quarter made it 31-7. [2]
Quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 243 yards and a touchdown and was intercepted twice. Chase Sowell had five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. Penn State finished with 291 total yards and 20 first downs, according to AP. [1][2]
It was the second straight loss for Penn State in its first season under coach Matt Campbell, AP reported. The Nittany Lions lost 24-20 to Wisconsin in their conference opener after blowing a 17-point lead. Northwestern had lost 29-23 at No. 6 Indiana. [2]
Both teams host on Oct. 10: Penn State against Southern California and Northwestern against Ball State. [2]