How to watch Penn State football opposite Northwestern: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Penn State plays its second Big Ten conference game of the season on Saturday when 1-3 Northwestern visits Beaver Stadium. The Lions are a large favorite prior to kickoff. They are in the midst of a four-game winning streak while the Wildcats have dropped three straight contests.
“The hallmark of my tenure here is that the teams that have continued to grind and work hard have improved and we’ve gotten better as the season has gone along,” Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters this week. “There will be no flinch. There will be no anything besides right down the middle, going at it and attacking it every day with everything that we possibly have to win football games.”
Meanwhile, Penn State coach James Franklin spent most of his time this week fielding questions about his own team. But, he did address this weekend’s opponent in his opening statement.
“When you get to Northwestern, obviously it starts and ends with Pat Fitzgerald,” Franklin said. “Obviously a guy that’s had a significant impact, not only on Northwestern but on the Big Ten, as a player and as a coach. I’ve got a ton of respect for him.
“Obviously at home. It’ll be a challenge. Whenever you’re playing a Big Ten opponent, it’ll be a challenge. We’re looking forward to the opportunity.”
If you won’t be in State College on Saturday, here’s how you can watch the matchup.
Northwestern at Penn State: Game time, details
Penn State is 14-5 all-time against Northwestern. It last lost to the Wildcats in 2015 by a 23-21 mark on the road. It took the last meeting between the schools by a 31-7 count back in 2017 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. Saturday will see the Big Ten West school come to State College for the first time since 2014.
Here are some details to know:
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 1
- Location: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
- Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 59F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.” Stay tuned, though. The track of Hurricane Ian could change things.
- The line: Penn State is a 26.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
- Over/under: 52.5 points
How to watch Penn State-Northwestern on TV, stream it
Penn State will be on ESPN for the first time since the 2019 Cotton Bowl. Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color), and Kris Buddin (sideline) will have the television call.
ESPN+ will also stream the broadcast.
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.
Follow along with Blue-White Illustrated as well
Blue-White Illustrated will have live updates on its home page starting before kickoff. And, premium members can chat with staff and fellow Penn State fans inside The Lions Den forum during every game. Not a subscriber? Sign up for $1 for one year of access by clicking here.
