How to watch Penn State football opposite Northwestern: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
No. 6 Penn State faces 2-2 Northwestern on Saturday at Ryan Field. It marks the 21st meeting between the two schools. The Nittany Lions are 15-5 all-time against the Wildcats and are riding a two-game winning streak in the series. Head coach James Franklin’s team was last in Evanston, Ill., in 2017, when it won 31-7. This year, the team is more than a three-touchdown favorite.
“They’re a no-huddle offense that really — they can run tempo, but they’re more kind of the illusion of tempo so they can see how you line up and then get to the plays they want to run.,” Franklin said Tuesday. “They base mainly out of 11 personnel. They want to throw the ball. I think that’s where they feel like they have the best chance to be successful.
“I do think Ben Bryant, their quarterback, is probably the best pure thrower that we’ve seen this year. He’s a four-time transfer, which is strange. Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, then back to Cincinnati and now Northwestern. Also impressed with A.J. Henning and then obviously their wide receiver Bryce Kirtz.”
During his own pregame news conference, Northwestern interim head coach David Braun praised the Penn State defense.
“They’re aggressive,” Braun said. “They’re balanced. You can’t find a weakness on that defense. Really well-coached. Willing to play tight coverage. Mix in some different looks. Put stress on you on first and second down.”
How can you watch the Penn State-Northwestern showdown? Read on for time and television information, the latest spread, and more.
Penn State at Northwestern: Game time and details
Penn State has won three out of its last five meetings with Northwestern. Both losses came in the first two years of Franklin’s tenure in State College. This game marks the Lions’ eighth trip to Evanston since 2000.
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Time: Noon ET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30
Location: Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.
Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Mainly sunny. High 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.” Rain is not in the forecast ahead of the contest. And, it will be dry on game day.
The line: Penn State is a 27.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
Over/under: 46.5 points
How to watch, stream Lions-Wildcats
Penn State will appear on the Big Ten Network for the first time in 2023. Mark Followill will handle play-by-play duties. Jake Butt is the color commentator. And, Brooke Fletcher is the sideline reporter.
The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
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