Northwestern Rushes Past Penn State in 1st Game at New Ryan Field
Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II combined for 350 rushing yards as Northwestern set a season high with 506 total yards.
- On Friday, Northwestern routed Penn State 34-13 in the inaugural game at the new $875 million Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.
- Running backs Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II dominated the trenches, combining for 350 yards and three touchdowns to overwhelm Penn State's defensive front.
- Facing sustained defensive pressure, Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht completed 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards with two interceptions, marking the Nittany Lions' second consecutive loss.
- Totaling 506 yards of offense, the Wildcats improved to 3-1, rebounding from a 29-23 loss to Indiana last week.
- Northwestern hosts Ball State on October 10, while Penn State faces Southern California the same day, with the Nittany Lions seeking to end their losing streak.
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