Another Saturday in Happy Valley matching two Big Ten teams. The Wisconsin Badgers come into Beaver Stadium to battle the Penn State Nittany Lions. I'm Kevin Zitzman and I'll be bringing you live updates from the game.

It's about twenty minutes before kickoff and the teams have finished their practice. It's finally football weather as the temperatures have dropped into the 60's for today's game. The 5-1 Badgers come in off a loss to Illinois, while the 4-2 Lions defeated Iowa last weekend. The stadium is beginning to fill, but the student section still has plenty of open seats.

The Blue Band alumni has taken the field to celebrate Homecoming at Penn State. The alma mater is being sung by the 100,000+ in attendance waiting for the game.

Kickoff 3:33

13:39 First quarter, PSU 7 Wisconsin 0

The day couldn't have started better for the Lions as Wisconsin back P.J. Hill fumbled on the first play from scrimmage. Penn State takes over on the Wisconsin 12 and wastes no time scoring a touchdown on their third play. Hahn over the top for six. Kelly adds the PAT, and even Joe Pa looks satisfied.

6:51 First quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 0

Wisconsin failed on a 3rd and 1, and the Penn State offense drove down the field mostly on the arm of Anthony Morelli. After a 3rd and 10 throw almost got intercepted, Kevin Kelly made a 30 yd field goal to add to the Lions lead.

2:40 First quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 7

In a game expected to be a defensive struggle, offense has been the story. Tyler Donovan led the Badgers down the field and P.J. Hill battled his way in for a 1 yard TD. After the PAT scores from around the Big Ten were announced. Michigan and Ohio State victories elicited boos, but the Illinois loss had the crowd on their feet in celebration.

End of the first quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 7

Andrew Quarless dropped a sure first down and Penn State had to punt. Wisconsin has the ball at their own 28, but I'm more interested in the disco moves of the Nittany Lion mascot in the endzone. With moves like that I don't know how disco died.

13:00 Second quarter, PSU 17 Wisconsin 7

After an interception through the hands of a Wisconsin receiver, Anthony Morelli finds Deon Butler for a touchdown. Morelli's pumpfake froze the defender and gave him plenty of room to get the ball to Butler. The Wisconsin defense continues its struggles and head coach Bret Bielema doesn't look happy on the sidelines.

6:35 Second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

With Penn State driving Joe Paterno instructs the team to go for a 4th and 1 at the Wisconsin 19 with the simple wave of a hand. The gamble works and Evan Royster busts a 19 yard TD run extending the lead. Paterno just keeps his hands in his pockets and walks along the sidelines. The student section arms may get tired from raising students if this offensive pace keeps up.

3:47 Second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

After Tyler Donovan had a pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the Penn State 27, Wisconsin's sideline looked dismayed with players sitting and standing around without emotion. Kevin Kelly missed a 42 yard field goal on the ensuing drive that looks like it livened the Badgers. Let's see if it helps the offense put together a scoring drive.

End of second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

Williams fumbled a Wisconsin punt at 1:25, giving the Badgers the ball at the Penn State 38. Unfortunately for the Badgers faithful, Donovan was sacked on first down and couldn't recover. Instead of attempting a 51 yard field goal, Wisconsin punted it into the endzone and ended their dismal first half. The Lions leave the field with a 17 point lead and get the ball first in the second half.

Start of Third quarter

11:31 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

New half, same story. Penn State drove right down the field with a mix of run and pass plays, all seeming to work. Morelli did overthrow an open Jordan Norwood for a TD from around the 40, but it didn't matter. Wisconsin's defense has been on its heels all day, and can't turn it around. The Lions scored on a run by Rodney Kinlaw after a pass interference call got them to the 2 yard line. The Badger team that was No. 5 in the nation last week has yet to show its face in Beaver Stadium. The Lions sideline is elated and jumping around while the Wisconsin team is motionless.

8:02 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The pace of the game has slowed. Wisconsin went three and out again, while Penn State managed only one first down on its drive. The crowd is relatively quiet with the Lions having a large lead. Today's crowd is 109,754, the sixth largest in Beaver Stadium history.

4:39 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Badgers managed to convert a couple of third downs on their latest drive, but couldn't get any further than the Penn State 42. The Lions start from their own 9, looking to run some time off the clock and gain some first downs.

1:14 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Lions managed only one first down on their drive and had to punt. There was a minor eruption from the crowd as the Badgers muffed the punt, but were able to fall on it. Jerome Hayes was injured on the play, and was helped off the field.

12:44 Fourth quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Badgers finally mounted a drive inside the Penn State redzone, but the Lions' defense held strong with two sacks driving them back to the 25. The field goal attempt was missed and Wisconsin squandered another scoring opportunity. The 109,754 fans are still going strong, making its presence known to the Badgers.