In a closely contested game, No. 8 Penn State narrowly defeated Bowling Green 34-27, with Drew Allar leading the Nittany Lions with two touchdown passes and a rushing score. Despite a shaky first half where Bowling Green took a 24-20 lead, Penn State's defense tightened in the second half, forcing three consecutive punts and two interceptions of quarterback Connor Bazelak, who threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen both surpassed 100 rushing yards, showcasing a revitalized ground game. Singleton scored twice and averaged 9.2 yards per carry, while Allen added a significant 101 yards on 14 carries. Penn State's win allowed them to maintain their No. 8 ranking in the AP Poll, while the team heads into a bye week to regroup before facing Kent State. The performance highlighted the necessity for defensive improvements moving forward, as Bowling Green's offense was able to exploit early weaknesses.