The Wisconsin Badgers are set to kick off Big Ten competition this Saturday, September 26, at 4 p.m. Central Time, when they travel to State College, Pennsylvania, to play the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions. Both teams enter the game unbeaten in conference play, with Wisconsin holding a 2‑1 overall record and Penn State at 3‑0.
Recent performance
Wisconsin opened the season with a dominant 54‑10 win over Eastern Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, outscoring opponents 90‑19 through its first two home games. The Badgers showcased a balanced attack, scoring two rushing touchdowns, three passing touchdowns, a fumble‑recovery touchdown, and even returning a blocked field goal for a score.
Penn State, meanwhile, remains undefeated after a 55‑13 victory over Buffalo at Beaver Stadium on September 19. The Nittany Lions have outscored opponents 127‑22 in non‑conference play, highlighted by a 70‑yard touchdown pass from quarterback Rocco Becht to receiver Koby Howard.
Series history
This will be the 22nd meeting between the two programs. Penn State leads the all‑time series 9‑12 and has won the last six contests, including a 28‑13 victory at Camp Randall on Oct. 26, 2024. Wisconsin’s most recent win over Penn State came on Nov. 26, 2011, when the Badgers routed the Nittany Lions 45‑7.
Big Ten road game context
Since the start of 2025, only three Big Ten teams—Ohio State (2‑1), Indiana (1‑0) and Oregon (1‑0)—have secured road victories over ranked opponents. Overall, the conference is 4‑25 in such games, underscoring the challenge Wisconsin faces in State College.
Streaming information
Fans can watch the entire contest live on Peacock, providing a convenient option for Badgers supporters across Wisconsin and beyond.
Looking ahead
The outcome will set the tone for the Badgers’ conference schedule and could influence their positioning for a potential Big Ten title run. Penn State, aiming to extend its six‑game winning streak in the series, will look to maintain its top‑25 ranking.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
