Will Lions & Campbell Rebound, Deon Butler Talks ’05 N’western: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep 21

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Billy Splain | September 30, 2026

Penn State vs. Northwestern: Bounce Back or Bigger Problems?

The guys break down everything surrounding Penn State after the loss to Wisconsin, including answers from the staff on Tuesday’s press conference. What needs to change heading into Friday night against Northwestern?

Can Penn State finally establish a consistent running game? What does Rocco Becht need to do to bounce back, and how concerned should we be about the passing game and offensive identity?

You don’t want to miss a special Penn State flashback: Deon Butler joins the conversation to revisit the infamous 2005 Northwestern game and the legendary speech he delivered in 2008 pregame before Ohio State. Why do these moments still resonate with fans? What can today’s Penn State team learn from those two PSU squads?

Then it’s time to scout Northwestern. Aidan Chiles has emerged as a major problem at quarterback, while Luke Dehnicke at TE seems to be a problem. Northwestern pushed Indiana to the brink, can Penn State’s defense prevent the explosive plays and contain Chiles both through the air and on the ground?