Penn State is 3-1 after a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin. Next: Northwestern on Friday, October 2.Follow the Wisconsin recap, Howard injury updates, and the new Ryan Field opener on FOX.
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A public-source look at Penn State after the 24-20 Wisconsin loss, with dated injury updates and Northwestern next.
Rocco Becht remains the game-confirmed QB1 after Wisconsin. He scored on a quarterback run, but the passing offense and closing drives need a stronger response at Northwestern.
James Peoples led the Wisconsin ground game with 67 yards on 14 carries. The Buffalo committee remains background evidence, not a fixed workload promise.
Max Granville is out for the season; Ikenna Ezeogu, Yvan Kemajou, and the broader front now define the edge-rotation watch.
Matt Campbell has a game-confirmed veteran starter with younger depth behind him.
Peoples led the Wisconsin ground game; Howard missed the matchup, and his return date remains unconfirmed.
James Peoples
#1 • RB
Wisconsin: 67 rushing yards on 14 carries. Earlier background — Ohio State 2025: 344 yards and 3 rushing TDs.
Koby Howard
Howard missed Wisconsin and faces an extended absence, not a season-ending injury. His return date is unconfirmed; his 344 yards remain a three-game total.
Rappleyea and Riker's September 25 questionable designations were Wisconsin-specific. Await Northwestern's report; practicing does not confirm game availability.
Speed off the edge, power in the middle, and a rotation adjusted for Granville's season-ending injury.
Ikenna Ezeogu
#1 • DE
Ezeogu is an edge-rotation reference alongside Kemajou and Bacon. The earlier Buffalo evidence remains background; Northwestern package usage still needs game-week confirmation.
Dallas Vakalahi
#98 • DT
Dallas Vakalahi transferred from Utah and gives the interior line another experienced Power Four body.
Wisconsin produced interceptions by Josiah Zayas, Daryus Dixson and Tony Rojas, but the late scoring drives remain the next review point.
Tony Rojas
#13 • LB
Rojas intercepted Wisconsin in the fourth quarter. That takeaway is confirmed game evidence; it does not establish a new Northwestern snap count or package assignment.
Zion Tracy
#7 • CB
Zion Tracy has verified returning defensive back experience and special-teams value. Treat the final corner/nickel order as a projection until official usage confirms it.
Coverage note: final scheme details should be checked against game usage.
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Wisconsin erased a 17-0 deficit to beat Penn State 24-20. Sowell had six catches for 70 yards and Peoples ran for 67; Northwestern and new Ryan Field are next.
Penn State visits Northwestern October 2 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX for the inaugural game at new Ryan Field. Check the Friday schedule, venue and receiver availability watch.
Historical Wisconsin pregame guide and dated injury reports. Wisconsin won 24-20 on September 26; follow the linked final recap for results and current role evidence.
Official 2026 dates and announced broadcast windows when available for Matt Campbell's first Penn State season.
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