The No. 22 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-2) are set to host the Northwestern Wildcats (3-2) in a Big Ten clash on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at West Shore Home Field inside Beaver Stadium.
Northwestern enters this contest riding high after dismantling Louisiana-Monroe 42-7, a victory that evened their record at 3-2 on the season. Preston Stone put together an impressive outing in the Wildcats’ rout of Louisiana-Monroe. Stone connected on 20 of 31 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover, while also adding 49 rushing yards on five carries to cap off a well-rounded display.
Penn State, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a narrow 42-37 setback against UCLA. The defeat dropped the Nittany Lions to 3-2, and they’ll be eager to regain their footing in front of their home crowd.
In the loss to UCLA, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar delivered a steady performance, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns while completing 19 of his 26 attempts, a sharp 73.1% completion rate. The dual-threat signal-caller also showcased his mobility, tucking the ball 11 times for an additional 78 yards on the ground.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Penn State vs. Northwestern.
Penn State vs. Northwestern radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 197 (Penn State), 388 (Northwestern)
You can listen to Penn State vs. Northwestern on SiriusXM. The Penn State Nittany Lions broadcast will be available on channel 197, while the Northwestern Wildcats audio stream will be available on channel 388.
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Penn State vs. Northwestern start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
- Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT
Penn State vs. Northwestern kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT.
The game will be played at Beaver Stadium in Pennsylvania.
Penn State football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Lions:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 | Northwestern | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 18 | at Iowa | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 1 | at Ohio State | TBA |
| Nov 8 | Indiana | TBA |
| Nov 15 | at Michigan State | TBA |
Northwestern football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Wildcats:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 | at Penn State | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 18 | Purdue | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | at Nebraska | TBA |
| Nov 7 | at USC | 10:00 PM |
| Nov 15 | Michigan | TBA |