Northwestern vs. Penn State Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Oct 2, 2026)

Looking for expert CFB player prop predictions for Oct 2, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Northwestern vs Penn State matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

Northwestern Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Northwestern players:

  • Griffin Wilde has a Receiving Yards line of 68.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Aidan Chiles has a Pass Yards line of 212.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.

Penn State Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Penn State players:

  • Chase Sowell has a Receiving Yards line of 63.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 10% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Rocco Becht has a Pass Yards line of 210.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.

Roster Outlook

Northwestern Penn State
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Aidan Chiles (QB)
  • Caleb Komolafe (RB)
  • Gavin Sawchuk (RB)
  • Griffin Wilde (WR)
  • Hayden Eligon (WR)
  • Drew Wagner (WR)
  • Luke Dehnicke (TE)
  • Jackson Kleather (K)
  • Rocco Becht (QB)
  • Carson Hansen (RB)
  • James Peoples (RB)
  • Chase Sowell (WR)
  • Brett Eskildsen (WR)
  • Zay Robinson (WR)
  • Benjamin Brahmer (TE)
  • Ryan Barker (K)

Northwestern

Projected Roster
  • Aidan Chiles (QB)
  • Caleb Komolafe (RB)
  • Gavin Sawchuk (RB)
  • Griffin Wilde (WR)
  • Hayden Eligon (WR)
  • Drew Wagner (WR)
  • Luke Dehnicke (TE)
  • Jackson Kleather (K)

Penn State

Projected Roster
  • Rocco Becht (QB)
  • Carson Hansen (RB)
  • James Peoples (RB)
  • Chase Sowell (WR)
  • Brett Eskildsen (WR)
  • Zay Robinson (WR)
  • Benjamin Brahmer (TE)
  • Ryan Barker (K)

Recent Form

Northwestern

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 25 vs IND L 23-29
Sep 19 vs COLO W 41-7
Sep 5 vs SDSU W 34-18
Dec 26 vs CMU W 34-7
Nov 29 vs ILL L 13-20

Penn State

Last 5 Games (4-1)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 26 vs WIS L 20-24
Sep 19 vs BUFF W 55-13
Sep 12 vs TEM W 27-9
Sep 5 vs MRSH W 45-0
Dec 27 vs CLEM W 22-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best player prop bets for Northwestern vs Penn State?

  • Griffin Wilde from Northwestern has a Receiving Yards line of 68.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Aidan Chiles from Northwestern has a Pass Yards line of 212.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Chase Sowell from Penn State has a Receiving Yards line of 63.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 10% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Rocco Becht from Penn State has a Pass Yards line of 210.5 on PrizePicks Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.

What time does Northwestern vs Penn State start?

The game is scheduled for 10/2/2026, 8:00:00 PM.

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