Northwestern edges Penn State, 34–13

Northwestern closed as a 3-point underdog and won outright.

It was the 10th-biggest of 10 upsets in 2026 Week 5, and the 51st-biggest of the 2026 season. It was Northwestern's only upset win of 2026.

Other upsets in 2026 Week 5

1. No. 25 Missouri 45, No. 8 Florida 17

   5.5-point underdogNo. 25 beat No. 8Recap
   Upset size14
2. Bowling Green 24, Miami (OH) 20

   10.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5
3. San Diego State 31, Texas State 29

   10-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10
4. Purdue 24, Illinois 17

   9.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size9.5
5. Minnesota 20, Michigan 14

   6.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size6.5

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