Big Ten Proclaims 2026 Football Schedule – Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Big Ten Conference launched its 2026 league soccer schedule on Tuesday. Penn State will play a seven-game residence slate in 2025, which incorporates 5 convention foes.

 

Penn State hosts Marshall (Sept. 5) and Buffalo (Sept. 19), whereas visiting Temple (Sept. 12).

 

The Nittany Lions open Big Ten play on Sept. 26, internet hosting Wisconsin. Penn State can even host USC (Oct. 10), Purdue (Oct. 31), Minnesota (Nov. 14) and Rutgers (Nov. 21).

 

The Blue and White will journey to Northwestern (Oct. 3), Michigan (Oct. 17), Washington (Nov. 7) and Maryland (Nov. 28).

 

2026 Penn State Football Schedule

9/5       Marshall

9/12     at Temple

9/19     Buffalo

9/26     Wisconsin*

10/3     at Northwestern*

10/10   USC*

10/17   at Michigan*

10/24   Bye Week

10/31   Purdue*

11/7     at Washington*

11/14   Minnesota*

11/21   Rutgers*

11/28   at Maryland*

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Bold – Home Game
* Conference Opponent

 

On October 5, 2023, the Big Ten introduced convention opponents by the 2028 season. The 2027-28 opponents for Penn State are listed beneath.
 
2027:
Home: Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Washington
Away: Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin
 
2028:
Home: Indiana, Iowa, Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA
Away: Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers, USC

 

Penn State will open the Matt Campbell period on Saturday, Sept. 5 in opposition to Marshall. Campbell was introduced because the 17^th head coach in program historical past on Dec. 8.

 

For info on becoming a member of the Nittany Lion Club and ticket info for the 2026 Penn State Football season introduced by PSECU, in addition to membership seating in Beaver Stadium, followers can go to or name 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.