Northwestern Upsets Penn State in Stunning College Football Upset

Penn State suffered a major upset loss to Northwestern today, marking the first time in 30 years an FBS team has lost consecutive games as at least a 20-point favorite.

The Wildcats secured their biggest upset win since defeating Notre Dame in 1995, closing as a 28-point underdog in the contest. Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe scored a 9-yard rushing touchdown with 4:51 remaining to give his team the lead, a lead they would not relinquish. Adding to the shock, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was carted to the locker room with an injury on the following possession.

This defeat is particularly damaging for Penn State, who were previously undefeated and considered a College Football Playoff contender. The loss raises questions about their ability to compete at the highest level this season. As ESPN reports, this is a historic low for a program with national championship aspirations. The upset also highlights the unpredictable nature of college football, where even highly ranked teams can be vulnerable.

“We just didn’t execute,” said a visibly frustrated Penn State head coach James Franklin in a post-game press conference. “We have to look at the film and figure out what went wrong.” This loss comes on the heels of another upset last week against UCLA, further compounding the issues for the Nittany Lions. For more on the Big Ten standings, see the official Big Ten website.

Officials stated they will assess Allar’s injury in the coming days, and the team will focus on regrouping before their next game.