How to Watch Penn State Vs. Northwestern

The Nittany Lions put their nine-game winning streak on the line when they visit Wildcats on Saturday.

Penn State puts its nine-game football winning streak on the line Saturday when it visits Northwestern in a Big Ten Conference game. Here's what you need to know about the Penn State-Northwestern game.

Penn State (4-0) Vs. Northwestern (2-2)

When: Noon ET Saturday

Where: Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois

TV: Big Ten Network

Streaming: FuboTV (start your free trial)

Betting line: Penn State is a 27-point favorite per DraftKings

Series History: Penn State leads 15-5

Last Meeting: Penn State 17-7 in 2022

What channel is the Penn State vs. Northwestern game on Saturday?

Big Ten Network will broadcast the game live with Mark Followill and Jake Butt on the call and Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sideline. Streamers can watch on FuboTV (start your free trial).

Steve Jones and Jack Ham will be on the radio call, available online at the Penn State Athletics website. The game can be heard on Sirius/XM channels 83/113.

Penn State vs. Northwestern betting odds

Penn State is a 27-point favorite, according to DraftKings, and the over/under is 46 points. The Lions have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as a favorite. That includes all four games as double-digit favorites this season. Check out more Penn State betting odds.

Penn State notes for Northwestern

So far, so healthy: Penn State has been fortunate on the injury front this season, with no major issues to report. Receivers Trey Wallace and Omari Evans played against Illinois last week after missing some time, though fellow receiver and special teams captain Malick Meiga has been out for three weeks. The Lions get a bye week after playing Northwestern to refresh for the season's second half.

More on the win streak: The Lions haven't just won nine straight games; they've won with authority. Penn State's average margin of victory in its nine-game win streak is 29.6 points, and the team has won each by at least 14.

More streaks: Penn State has gone 26 consecutive quarters without a turnover and has scored in 28 straight quarters. The Lions lead the nation with 11 consecutive games of scoring 30+ points. And they haven't allowed a first-drive opponent against their last 18 opponents.

A secure quarterback: Drew Allar has been very protective of the football for Penn State. The sophomore does not have a turnover through his 14 game appearances, including four starts in 2023. He and Washington State's Cam Ward are the only FBS quarterbacks with at least 125 passing attempts and no interceptions. 

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