{
  "id": 10199192,
  "title": "Takeaways from Wisconsin football's improbable comeback vs. Penn State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/takeaways-from-wisconsin-footballs-improbable-comeback-vs-penn-state",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:02:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/takeaways-wisconsin-footballs-improbable-comeback-110230960.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an improbable comeback victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions, 24-20, in a thrilling game that left fans stunned. Despite being down 17-0 in the first half, the Badgers found a way to turn things around. Jacob Harris' 72-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner.\n\nA key factor in the Badgers' success was the mental toughness of Colton Joseph, who completed three-point games with less than four minutes left in the game. Despite throwing three interceptions throughout the match, the Badgers' defense managed to keep them in contention. Joseph's performance was nothing short of incredible, as he completed 10 of his 22 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns in the first three quarters, followed by 8 of 16 passes for 144 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the fourth quarter.\n\nThe Badgers' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, holding Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht to just 114 passing yards. Becht completed only 41% of his passes and threw an interception during the game. Mason Posa stood out with 12 total tackles, eight of which were solo, while Hammond Russell IV contributed with one and a half sacks. The 333-pound Charles Perkins finished the game with an interception, marking the biggest win of his life.",
  "summary": "The Wisconsin Badgers shocked the world as they went to Happy Valley and took down Penn State, 24-20.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Scott’s TD run helps NC State shake off blown lead, Vanderbilt loss by beating Appalachian State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/scotts-td-run-helps-nc-state-shake-off-blown-lead-vanderbilt-loss-by",
        "published": "2026-09-27T03:26:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Panic Meter: Penn State's National Championship dreams aren't done after stunning loss to Wisconsin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/panic-meter-penn-states-national-championship-dreams-arent-done-after",
        "published": "2026-09-27T04:48:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}