Penn State Vs. Wisconsin: Nittany Lions Lose 45-7

With today's beatdown at the hand of the Badgers the Nittany Lions fell to 9-3 on the season and ended all hope for a shot at the Big 10 title. The winner of today's game was crowned the champion of the Big Ten's Leaders Division and rewarded a spot in the Big 10 title game against the Michigan State Spartans.

Penn State's season has been an interesting one to say the least – one filled with scandals and the departure of  long-time head coach, Joe Paterno. At the time of the scandal Penn State was 8-1, but finished the season 1-2. They lost 17-14 to Nebraska immediately following the controversy, defeated Ohio State by six the next week, and got blown out by Wisconsin to end the regular season.

The Nittany Lions struck first today, taking a 7-0 with six minutes gone by in the first quarter. From that moment on Wisconsin scored 45 unanswered and dominated Penn State in every way imaginable. 

Now we just wait and see what Bowl Game the Nittany Lions will play in.

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Penn State Vs. Wisconsin: Nittany Lions Trail 42-7 After Three

The Penn State Nittany Lions are being absolutely manhandled by the Wisconsin Badgers today, and it looks very likely that they will finish the season 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Wisconsin will be crowed the winner of the Big Ten's Leaders Division and face off against the Michigan State Spartans, in a re-match from week seven. 

Penn State struck first, taking a seven-nothing lead six minutes into the game, but Wisconsin has answered with 42 unanswered and lead 42-7 after three. Penn State is being out-gained 423 to 183. The Nittany Lions are two for nine on third downs and have four turnovers, to the Badgers zero. Penn State also has seven penalties for 48 yards and have only had the ball for a total of 15 of the 45 minutes played thus far.

The remainder of the game can be seen on ESPN. Wisconsin will start the third quarter with the football.

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Penn State Vs. Wisconsin: Nittany Lions Trail 28-7 At Halftime

After one half of football it does not look good for the Penn State Nittany Lions. They scored the game's first touchdown to take a 7-0 lead on Wisconsin in a game to crown the winner of the Big Ten's Leaders Division, but Wisconsin has answered with 28 unanswered and enters halftime with a 21 point lead.

The Badgers have dominated the game in every facet thus far. They've out-gained the Nittany Lions 278 to 111, had the ball for 22 minutes to Penn State's eight, are 7-9 on third downs to Penn State's 1-5, and are winning the turnover battle two to nothing. 

Quarterback Matthew McGloin has completed five of ten passes for 70 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Running back Silas Redd has just 28 yards on six carries.

The second half of the game can be seen on ESPN. Penn State will receive the kickoff to begin the third quarter. 

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Penn State Vs. Wisconsin: Nittany Lions Tied 7-7 After One

Despite entering the game as heavy 14.5-point road underdogs, the 9-2 Penn State Nittany Lions are neck and neck with the 9-2 Wisconsin Badgers after a quarter of football. The game is tied at seven.

The winner of today's game will be crowned the Big Ten Leader's Division champion and play Michigan State for the Big Ten Championship next week. 

Penn State struck first with a 44-yard touchdown pass from Matthew McGloin to Curtis Drake, but Wisconsin has scored since then on a Russell Wilson touchdown pass, and they're about to punch it in from the one yard-line to begin the second quarter.

Wisconsin has had the ball for 11 of the 15 minutes thus far, and has out-gained Penn State 152 to 75. Matthew McGloin is responsible for the game's only turnover with an interception. 

The remainder of the game can be seen on ESPN. Penn State will start the second quarter with the football, at the goaline.

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Penn State Vs. Wisconsin: Game Time, TV Info And More

The Penn State Nittany Lions travel to Madison this afternoon to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in what is essentially the championship game for the Big Ten Leaders Division. The winner of this game faces Michigan State on December 3rd in the inaugural Big Ten title game. Today's game can be seen at 3:30 on ESPN.

The Badgers are heavy favorites over the controversy plagued NIttany Lions, with the pregame line favoring Wisconsin by +14.5. After simulating the matchup 10,000 times on Accurscore, Wisconsin won nearly 88% of the time. However, Penn State has won its last two meetings with Wisconsin by a combined score of 86-14 and were victorious in their last visit to Madison 48-7.

Penn State interim coach Tom Bradley credited Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson for the excitement around the Badgers.

"You know, anytime you're completing 80percent of your pass, 25 touchdowns, three interceptions, he's about as efficient a quarterback as I've seen in a long time. Decision‑making, excellent; everything he's done for that football team."

However, Bradley was quick to not shortchange the Badger defense.

"Defensively, they're sixth in the country in total defense; sixth in scoring defense. Third in pass defense. So we've got our hands full. Arguably they've got a front four, they rotate like we do a lot. They're sound fundamentally. They've got two really solid, big, tough linebackers inside. Their secondary is by far the best we've played all year."

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Penn St Vs. Wisconsin: Nittany Lions Look To Book Place In Big Ten Title Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m., ESPN) with the Big Ten's Leaders Division title on the line. The winner will meet Michigan St. for the Big Ten championship on Dec. 3.