Wisconsin Mounts Late Rally to Defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
Wisconsin rallied to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20, scoring twice in the final four minutes, with a 72-yard touchdown pass sealing the victory with 1:13 remaining.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 26, 2026 —
Wisconsin secured a dramatic comeback victory over No. 13 Penn State on Saturday, scoring two crucial touchdowns in the final four minutes of play to win 24-20.
The decisive moments of the game unfolded late in the fourth quarter. With less than four minutes remaining and trailing Penn State, Wisconsin mounted a rally that shifted the momentum of the contest. The home team managed to score, narrowing the deficit and setting the stage for a potential upset.
The pivotal play came with just 1:13 left on the clock. Wisconsin completed a 72-yard touchdown pass, which ultimately sealed the victory. This late score pushed Wisconsin ahead of Penn State, bringing the final score to 24-20.
The victory marks a significant result for Wisconsin, overcoming a ranked opponent in a hard-fought game that was decided in its final moments. Penn State, ranked 13th, was unable to hold onto its lead as Wisconsin executed its late-game offensive surge effectively.
The details surrounding the specific timing of the two scoring drives within the final four minutes, the players involved in the touchdown plays, or the exact score before Wisconsin’s final push were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by TRAVIS JOHNSON, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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