Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) recovers a Northwestern fumble in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Football vs Northwestern 2022
Velveeta performs at the Beaver Stadium Block Party before the Penn State football game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Nittany Lion fans get a photograph taken at the Beaver Stadium Block Party before the Penn State football game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Caricature artists Sam Saxton, left, and Chip Mock provide free drawings for Nittany Lion fans at the Beaver Stadium Block Party before the Penn State football game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Nittany Lion fans play some miniature golf at the Beaver Stadium Block Party before the Penn State football game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Nittany Lion fans tailgate before the Penn State football game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin takes a photograph with a fan as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football fans greet Ji'Ayir Brown (16) as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football fans greet head coach James Franklin as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) autographs a football for a Nittany Lion fan as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin takes a selfie with a fan as the team arrives for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin flanked by Caedan Wallace (79), Bryce Effner (72) and JB Nelson (56) leads the team to the field for their game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State captains Barney Amor (96), Kalen King (4), Sal Wormley (77) and Chris Stoll (91) head to the field for the coin toss with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) carries the "Hard Hit Hammer" as the Nittany Lions take to the field for their game against Northwestern on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) and Jaylen Reed (7) make the stop on 3rd down and 6, to force 4th down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) and Jaylen Reed (7) celebrate making the stop on 3rd down and 6, to force 4th down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) and Jaylen Reed (7) celebrate making the stop on 3rd down and 6, to force 4th down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz congratulates Hakeem Beamon (51) on his making the tackle for a 4 yard loss on 3rd down and 2, to force 4th down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) runs for a 5 yard gain against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception for 34 yards against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception for 34 yards against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates his 34 yard interception return with Jaylen Reed (7) against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) catches a 20 yard touchdown pass against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) catches a 20 yard touchdown pass against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) is congratulated on his 20 yard touchdown catch against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's PJ Mustipher (97) reacts after the defense makes a big play during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) and Jaylen Reed (7) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) and Jaylen Reed (7) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz congratulates the defense during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Landon Tengwall (58) and Juice Scruggs (70) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Malick Meiga (80) and Chris Stoll (91) celebrates after special teams pins the Wildcats deep during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Kobe King (41) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) celebrates with Abdul Carter (11) after stopping the Wildcats for no gain during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) celebrates with PJ Mustipher (97) after stopping the Wildcats for no gain during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Tyrece Mills (14) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Zakee Wheatley (6) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception 34 yards during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception 34 yards during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception 34 yards during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) returns an interception 34 yards during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Harrison Wallace III (6) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) takes a Sean Clifford (14) pass 20 yards for a touchdown during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) celebrates his touchdown with Mitchell Tinsley (5) and Keyvone Lee (24) during first quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Chop Robinson (44) gets the tackle for loss against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) recovers a Northwestern fumble in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) recovers a Northwestern fumble in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) recovers a Northwestern fumble in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
The Penn State wrestling team is honored for their recent National Championship during a time out of the Nittany Lions football game Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) throws an 8 yard pass to Theo Johnson (84) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Theo Johnson (84) takes a pass from Sean Clifford (14) for an 8 yard gain during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Jaylen Reed (7) and Abdul Carter (11) celebrates during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Marquis Wilson (8) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) and Nick Tarburton (46) dive for a fumble during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) celebrates a fumble recovery during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) celebrates his fumble recovery with the defense during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) dives for the end zone during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) celebrates his touchdown during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) celebrates his touchdown with Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) celebrates his touchdown with Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) gets to the Wildcat quarterback to force a fumble during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) gets to the Wildcat quarterback to force a fumble during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) gets to the Wildcat quarterback to force a fumble during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) gets to the Wildcat quarterback to force a fumble during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates a fumble recovery during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates a fumble recovery with Zakee Wheatley (6) during second quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates his recovery of a Northwestern fumble forced by Nick Tarburton (46) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates his recovery of a Northwestern fumble forced by Nick Tarburton (46) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates his recovery of a Northwestern fumble forced by Nick Tarburton (46) with defensive coordinator Manny Diaz in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) stops the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) stops the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates after throwing the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates after throwing the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates after throwing the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates after throwing the Wildcats for a 5 yard loss during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's PJ Mustipher (97) blows up a play during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's PJ Mustipher (97) blows up a play during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's PJ Mustipher (97) celebrates during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a 43 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) during third quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Jake Pinegar (92) converts a 38 yard field goal during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's defense stops the Wildcats on the one yard line during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Jaylen Reed (7) and Zakee Wheatley (6) celebrates the defensive goal line stand during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) and Chop Robinson (44) celebrate during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Amin Vanover (56) during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Adisa Isaac (20) during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Daequan Hardy (25) breaks up a pass during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Juice Scruggs (70) and Landon Tengwall (58) during fourth quarter action of the Nittany Lions game with Northwestern. The Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
The Nittany Lion sing the Alma Mater after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
The Nittany Lion sing the Alma Mater after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats, 17-7 on Saturday Oct. 1, 2022 in Beaver Stadium. Photo by Mark Selders
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) gains 2 yards on 4th and 1, for a 1st down against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a 8 yard gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a 8 yard gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a 11 yard gain and a 1st down against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) makes the tackle for a 5 yard loss against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) makes the tackle for a 5 yard loss against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates his tackle for a 5 yard loss against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown (16) celebrates his tackle for a 5 yard loss against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) returns a punt for 12 yards against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kobe King (41) makes the tackle for no gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's PJ Mustipher (97) celebrates his tackle for no gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a pass for 43 yards against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Chop Robinson (44) against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a 13 yard gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a 13 yard gain against Northwestern in the 3rd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Jake Pinegar (92) is congratulated on his 38 yard field goal by holder Barney Amor (96) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Tyler Elsdon (43) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State defense stops Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State defense stops Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) and the defense stops Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) celebrates breaking up a pass on 4th and 5 with Chop Robinson (44) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Hakeem Beamon (51) celebrates breaking up a pass on 4th and 5 with Zakee Wheatley (6), Jonathan Sutherland (0) and Joey Porter Jr. (9) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Johnny Dixon (3) celebrates breaking up a pass on 4th and 2 with Jaylen Reed (7) against Northwestern in the 4th quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) runs for a 7 yard gain against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State defensive line coach John Scott Jr. congratulates Hakeem Beamon (51) after a tackle for loss on 3rd and 2, to force 4th down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Brenton Strange (86) catches a 20 yard touchdown pass against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a pass for 13 yards and a 1st down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin congratulates Brenton Strange (86) on his 20 yard touchdown catch against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) runs for 10 yards and a 1st down against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Chop Robinson (44) against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State men's gymnastics 2022 national champion on pommel horse Chase Clingman, right, with associate head coach Tony Beck, watch a video honoring his title during a timeout of the Nittany Lions' football game Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Nick Singleton (10) runs for 19 yards and a 1st down against Northwestern in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates his recovery of a Northwestern fumble with Zakee Wheatley (6) in the 2nd quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a pass for 13 yards and a 1st down against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz
Penn State football head coach James Franklin congratulates Brenton Strange (86) on his 20 yard touchdown catch against Northwestern in the 1st quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated Northwestern, 17-7 . Photo/Craig Houtz