The Northwestern Wildcats went into Happy Valley and got their first win over Penn State since 2015 with a statement 22-21 victory. Playing turnover-free

Penn State football lost its third straight game, a homecoming defeat to Northwestern. Fans chanted for coach James Franklin to be fired at the end.

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The James Franklin era at Penn State has come to an abrupt and painful end. What started as a promising season with national championship aspirations has turned into one of the most dramatic collapses in recent college football memory.

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Northwestern beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday, Oct. 11. Stone led Northwestern with 163 yards on 17-of-26 passing (65.4%) for one touchdown and no interceptions. Komolafe had 72 rushing yards on 19 carries and one touchdown, adding one reception for nine yards. Wilde recorded 94 yards on seven catches with one touchdown.

Needing a fourth-quarter defensive stop, the Nittany Lions instead gave up a 75-yard touchdown drive to the Wildcats.