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Penn State, Northwestern and College Football Playoff

Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin Fired Following Northwestern Loss

Penn State has officially ended the James Franklin era. According to The New York Post, the university dismissed the 53-year-old head coach on Sunday following a third consecutive defeat, capped by a stunning 22-21 home loss to Northwestern.

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Northwestern football upsets No. 22 Penn State, gives Nittany Lions third straight loss

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Three takeaways from Penn State football’s stunning 22-21 loss vs. Northwestern

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Penn State Notebook: Northwestern runs over Nittany Lions defense

Penn State’s once impenetrable rushing defense has been porous the last two games.

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Penn State makes the wrong kind of history in a loss to Northwestern

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Penn State football | Nittany Lions look to snap losing skid against Northwestern

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Why one anticipated Ohio State matchup in Columbus has lost its luster

Ohio State plays Penn State on Nov. 1 in Ohio Stadium. While Ohio State has rolled along, Penn State has stooped to a new low in 2025.

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Northwestern Stuns Penn State on the Road, 22-21

Northwestern charged into one of the Big Ten's toughest venues in Beaver Stadium on Saturday and pulled off a stunning 22-21 upset of

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Northwestern Upsets Penn State in Happy Valley by 22-21 Final Score One Week After Nittany Lions Lose to Winless UCLA, PSU Drops to 3-3 in 2025-26 Season

For the third straight week, Penn State has lost as a favorite, now at the hands of the Northwestern Wildcats by a final score of 22-21 after blowing a fourth quarter lead.

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Inside the Northwestern Drive That Ended Penn State's Playoff Hopes

Needing a fourth-quarter defensive stop, the Nittany Lions instead gave up a 75-yard touchdown drive to the Wildcats.