Official '26 PSU - Wisconsin game thread

[AvgUser]

How can you NOT punt the ball inbounds.

 

[psuno1]

This punter really Sucks, he is the best PSU can do?

 

[Big_O]

Penn State’s punter is hot garbage.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Rojas pick ends in zero, nada, zip, zilch.....

 

[Ludd]

Thanks for the brief break Tony. But we feel the need to give them the ball back as soon as possible.

 

[KingLando]

We have 200 yards of offense--and we're up 10 lol

 

[Psumatt85]

Becht's been the best QB on the field today....

Though Sean Clifford would be if he was still around

 

[PSUAVLNC]

Fundamental football....instead of throwing it away just run for what you can get and stay inbounds.

 

[bdgan]

Didn't even use clock. Then a 31 yd punt.

 

[CyphaPSU]

I don't think anyone is going to disagree or be angry
9-3 is widely considered what this year was likely going to be

I’m saying that’s their ceiling. I lean toward this being a 4-loss type of team. The problem is performance on the field this year is important for Campbell’s recruiting I think in bigger ways than might be expected in the NIL era.

 

[Bison13]

Punter hits it off the left side of his foot every time

 

[JoePaMajorCFBrecord409Ws]

Good Lord this is an ugly game. For those talking up Wisconsin..... they are gawd awful. Worst QB PSU has faced to-date Just a brutal game - barely watchable.

 

[Shepdogg]

I am telling you I saw Spider Caldwell in the end zone crowd. If he is still alive, it was him.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

This punter really Sucks, he is the best PSU can do?

Dunno.

• Nathan Tiyce (Sophomore, No. 38):
  • Background: An Australian-born punter who transferred to Penn State from Mississippi State under head coach Matt Campbell.
  • Stats: Averaging around 41.1 yards per attempt early in the 2026 season.
    Sports Illustrated +3
    

• Lucas Tenbrock (Freshman, No. 96):
  • Size & Profile: Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and 210–220 pounds, the St. Charles, Illinois native was rated by Chris Sailer Kicking as the No. 1 punter in the Class of 2026. He originally committed to Iowa State before following Matt Campbell to Penn State.
    gopsusports.com +2

 

[NittanyChris]

Awful series by Becht. Underthrows #4, botches the snap and then can't find an open guy.

 

[PSUfreak2008]

Do nothing but hand the ball off and run clock the next time you get the ball. We look (the R word) when we try and do anything else

 

[Nitt1300]

Funny shitt

 

[KingLando]

I’m saying that’s their ceiling. I lean toward this being a 4-loss type of team. The problem is performance on the field this year is important for Campbell’s recruiting I think in bigger ways than might be expected in the NIL era.

I mean, if you say 9-3 then most people are saying 8-10 wins
It's not important for MC--you're making way too much of that
Players want money and the opportunity to play--anyone watching this defense will sign up. Offensive players see an opportunity to play early.

 

[CyphaPSU]

It's not important for MC--you're making way too much of that

That thought is not original to me. It comes from recruiting analysts, including some on this site.

 

[Calabrin]

Michigan lost to Iowa. There’s no way this offense is beating Michigan.

With Howard out of the lineup, coaches have absolutely zero confidence in the passing game.

 

[SkiSkiSki]

Do nothing but hand the ball off and run clock the next time you get the ball. We look (the R word) when we try and do anything else

Rutgres?

 

[trufan]

Punter hits it off the left side of his foot every time

Pregame mentioned Wisconsin blocked 3 punts this year.
Maybe they tried to speed up the punter with less steps and he isn't comfortable.

 

[CoolBean]

defense is gassed

 

[AvgUser]

As bad as our offense has been (and it has) Wisconsin's been worse

No. Our offense is way worse.

 

[KingLando]

That thought is not original to me. It comes from recruiting analysts, including some on this site.

An if you want to believe that you can--that's not how it works

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Someone please inform the HC that the strategy of playing not to lose, is always a losing strategy.....

 

[Psurock]

The defense has been On the field the whole game. Rocco is not the answer.

 

[IANit]

Wisconsin about to make it 20-17.

 

[KingLando]

The defense has been On the field the whole game. Rocco is not the answer.

You all overreact--he's been horrible today but he's not the only issue

 

[CoolBean]

welcome to the Big10 coach...

 

[Phlebitis]

Awful series by Becht. Underthrows #4, botches the snap and then can't find an open guy.

When you look around at some of the elite QB’s in the B1G he looks like he should be playing at Iowa State.

 

[JoePaMajorCFBrecord409Ws]

Wisconsin OL are literally tackling rushers - no flags.

 

[Calabrin]

Stadium audio is so bad. Welcome to Jungle, Crazy Train, Welcome to the Jungle, Crazy Train, Welcome to the Jungle, Crazy Train.

Dude seems think his job is to irritate.

 

[KingLando]

No. Our offense is way worse.

Are you ignoring the turnovers?

 

[IANit]

Pressure's on Rocco now.

 

[CyphaPSU]

An if you want to believe that you can--that's not how it works

These kinds of responses just come across as being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian. I’m not making things up. You can act superior if you want, but I trust people who understand high school programs in the region and what they are thinking right now.

 

[LMTLION]

We will lose.

 

[WestSideLion]

i can’t imagine sitting in that stadium all evening watching this mess.

 

[Calabrin]

We are going to lose this game. PSU offense cannot do anything. Badgers win on next possession.

 

[AvgUser]

Im glad the announcing team is unbiased