{
  "id": 18820573,
  "title": "Penn State football report card after survival win at Washington",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/penn-state-football-report-card-after-survival-win-at-washington",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:03:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/penn-state-football-report-card-000303969.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEATTLE — The Penn State football team pulled off a critical victory against Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a 28-25 win. Quarterback Rocco Becht led the offense to a solid start, completing passes to five different targets for 193 yards in the first half. Tailbacks Carson Hansen and Cam Wallace also contributed with key runs. Becht's performance in the second half was crucial, as the Lions struggled to generate momentum despite Washington's adjustments and pressure. The defense initially dominated, allowing only 36 passing yards and two field goal drives before halftime, but struggled to stop Washington's late scoring drives and two-point conversions. Special teams put up a solid performance, with punter Nathan Tiyce averaging 40 yards on four attempts. Coaching received a B+ grade, with a great game plan and play calling in the first half, but adjustments faltered in the second half. Overall, the Lions received an A- rating for their survival win in a challenging game far from home.",
  "summary": "See how highly we graded the Penn State football offense and defense after they held on to beat the Washington Huskies in Seattle.",
  "key_points": [
    "Penn State defeated Washington 28-25 in a critical game on Nov. 7",
    "Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 193 passing yards in the first half",
    "Defense allowed only 36 passing yards before halftime"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Penn State starts strong, holds on to beat Washington 28-25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/penn-state-starts-strong-holds-on-to-beat-washington-28-25",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:17:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}