Purdue vs. Penn State: Nittany Lions Lead in Third Quarter as They Try to Snap 4-Game Skid

Penn State and Purdue met Saturday evening, Oct. 31, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, with both teams sitting at 3-4. The final result was not known when this story was published. At last report, Penn State led 24-14 with 2:11 left in the third quarter, according to On3’s live updates.

We will not guess at the outcome. Check the Big Ten Network broadcast or the official team sites for the final.

What time is the Penn State game today and what channel is it on?

Kickoff was set for 4:15 p.m. ET, according to FOX Sports, and On3 listed the start at 4:16 p.m. ET. The game is on the Big Ten Network (BTN). FOX Sports said it can also be streamed on FOX One, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.

What is the Penn State score?

Here is how the scoring went through three quarters, based on On3’s live updates:

• First quarter: Penn State led 14-7 after one quarter. Purdue’s touchdown came on a drive keyed by Ryan Browne’s 38-yard completion to Asaad Waseem. Penn State’s second score came when Cam Wallace broke a 48-yard run and quarterback Rocco Becht ran in from 6 yards out.
• Purdue tied it at 14 when it blocked a Penn State punt and returned it for a touchdown. The Journal & Courier also highlighted the special teams score.
• Penn State retook the lead at 21-14 when running back Carson Hansen scored from 1 yard out on fourth down with 1:48 left in the half, capping a 15-play, 65-yard drive.
• In the third quarter, safety Jamison Patton intercepted a pass, and kicker Ryan Barker made a 44-yard field goal for a 24-14 lead.

That is the latest score we could confirm. The fourth quarter was still to be played at publish time.

Why does Purdue vs. Penn State matter?

For Penn State, the stakes are about stopping the slide. FOX Sports noted before the game that the Nittany Lions had lost four straight and had not beaten a Power 4 opponent this season.

History favors Penn State. It entered having won 11 straight over Purdue. The Boilermakers’ last win in the series came in 2004, which is also their only win at Penn State, according to FOX Sports.

Sportsbooks had Penn State as a 7.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 54.5.

Who is missing for Penn State and Purdue?

According to On3, Penn State played without top receiver Chase Sowell, and sophomore receiver Koby Howard missed his fifth straight game with an injury. Purdue was without starting safety Jaden Mangham and backup receiver De’Nylon Morrissette.

Key quarterbacks to watch

Both passers came in among the Big Ten’s leaders. Purdue’s Ryan Browne ranked third in the conference with 1,822 passing yards, and Penn State’s Rocco Becht ranked fifth with 1,664, FOX Sports reported.

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