Wisconsin Rallies Past No. 13 Penn State in Late-Game Comeback
Wisconsin staged a late comeback, scoring twice in the final four minutes to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20 in State College, PA.
Rochester, NY, September 26, 2026 —
In a dramatic finish, the Wisconsin Badgers secured a 24-20 victory over the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in a contest held in State College, Pennsylvania. The Badgers mounted a late rally, scoring two crucial points in the closing four minutes of the game to overtake Penn State and seal the win.
The decisive moments of the game unfolded in the final minutes of play. Wisconsin’s ability to score twice within this narrow window proved to be the turning point, enabling them to overcome a deficit and secure the victory against a ranked opponent. The specific timing and nature of these final scores were instrumental in the outcome.
The final scoreline stood at 24-20 in favor of Wisconsin. While the summary indicates the comeback occurred in the last four minutes and resulted in two scores, further details regarding the specific plays, players involved, or the exact score margin prior to the comeback were not provided in the summary.
The game took place in State College, Pennsylvania. No additional information regarding game statistics, individual performances, or the overall narrative of the game prior to the final minutes was available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by TRAVIS JOHNSON, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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