The Wildcats will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Beaver Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Northwestern and Penn State taking place at Beaver Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northwestern has a 94.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Penn State is 95.67.
- Away Northwestern - Heading into Week 7, Northwestern currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Penn State - Penn State has a 3-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 7 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Northwestern away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Northwestern ranks 15th (118) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State currently ranking 8th (193) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Northwestern stands 10th (85) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Penn State sits at 9th (89) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Northwestern has a 3-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Penn State currently 3-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Northwestern faces Penn State in a Week 7 battle!
The game will be held at the iconic Beaver Stadium, adding to the excitement of the matchup.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Penn State is slightly favored over Northwestern.
Both teams come into the game with a 3-2 standing, making this a crucial matchup.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below for a chance to win big!
Best Wildcats at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Penn State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -21 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +21 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +900 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Northwestern
Penn State
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | +21 -110-21 -110 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +21 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 21. Your bet loses if they lose by 22 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -21 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 22 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 21. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northwestern at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Northwestern
Penn State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | +290-500+10000Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
Game to Overtime
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -210No +160Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +290No -400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northwestern
Penn State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | NU 22, PSU 21 Beaver Stadium | Northwestern by 1 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Penn State vs Northwestern Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | PSU 41, NU 13 Ryan Field | Penn State by 28 |
| 2022 Week 5 | Northwestern vs Penn State Saturday, October 1st, 2022 | PSU 17, NU 7 Beaver Stadium | Penn State by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Northwestern | 3-2 | 0.600 | 5 | 3 | 180 | 134 | 4-1 | 1-2 | L1 |
| Penn State | 0-5 | 0.000 | 3 | 5 | 252 | 174 | 3-2 | 0-3 | L5 |
Northwestern & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northwestern Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Penn State YR: futures available
Northwestern & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane | TULN 23, NU 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 42, WIU 7 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Oregon vs Northwestern | ORE 34, NU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | NU 17, UCLA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Northwestern | NU 42, ULM 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | NU 22, PSU 21 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 19, PUR 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs USC | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Michigan vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Nevada vs Penn State | PSU 46, NEV 11 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | FIU vs Penn State | PSU 34, FIU 0 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Villanova vs Penn State | PSU 52, VILL 6 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Oregon vs Penn State | ORE 30, PSU 24 (2OT) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Penn State vs UCLA | UCLA 42, PSU 37 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | NU 22, PSU 21 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Penn State vs Iowa | IOWA 25, PSU 24 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Penn State vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Indiana vs Penn State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Nebraska vs Penn State | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Penn State vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northwestern vs Penn State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Northwestern vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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