Penn State visits Northwestern on Friday, October 2 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, at Ryan Field. The live odds, TV channel, streaming options and kickoff details are below, with the betting lines updating automatically through kickoff.
Odds and Spread
Penn State -3 | total 45.5
| Sportsbook | Penn State spread | Northwestern spread | Total | Penn State ML | Northwestern ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | -3 (-102) | +3 (-118) | 45.5 (-108) | -142 | +120 |
| FanDuel | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-105) | 45.5 (-108) | -140 | +116 |
| BetRivers | -2.5 (-114) | +2.5 (-109) | 45.5 (-112) | -143 | +115 |
| Fanatics | -3 (-105) | +3 (-115) | 45.5 (-110) | -145 | +120 |
| Caesars | -3 (-104) | +3 (-117) | 45.5 (-112) | -139 | +118 |
| BetMGM | -2.5 (-125) | +2.5 (-108) | 45.5 (-108) | -145 | +120 |
Lines from BALLDONTLIE and refreshed automatically. Numbers move, so confirm at your sportsbook before betting.
Start Time, TV Channel and How to Watch
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT |
| TV | FOX |
| Streaming | FOX Sports app with a TV provider login, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or DirecTV Stream |
| Location | Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois |
Related
Week 5 schedule · Big Ten standings · AP Top 25 · College football scores
The Bottom Line
Penn State at Northwestern kicks off Friday, October 2 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The odds table above updates automatically. Scores are also on the NCAA scoreboard.