Since the 2017 season, Northwestern and Penn State have met 3 times, and Penn State has the better of it at 2–1.
Most recently Northwestern won 13–5 on March 15, 2025.
Right now Northwestern is 21–30–1 and Penn State is 16–35, with Penn State at 158 days since a win against Northwestern's 157.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 15 2025 | Northwestern home | Northwestern | 13–5 |
| Sat, Mar 15 2025 | Northwestern home | Penn State | 10–7 |
| Fri, Mar 14 2025 | Northwestern home | Penn State | 11–2 |
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