The 2026 schedule marks the beginning of the Campbell era, and it gives Penn State a chance to rebuild confidence and stack wins. However, even if the Nittany Lions take advantage of the lighter schedule, doubts will remain. Until Penn State beats a true top-level opponent, they will continue to be seen as pretenders rather than contenders.

Wisconsin, Rutgers, Purdue, and Minnesota are the other Big Ten teams coming to Happy Valley in 2026. The Minnesota game will see Penn State attempt to retain ownership of the Governor's Victory Bell after winning the previous two meetings, including a 45-17 win at home in 2022 and the thrilling 2024 road win.

View the 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions team schedule, with upcoming games, stats, predictions and odds, plus TV channel info and results.

Penn State football fans may well have a nearby bowl to celebrate a late-season recovery and a head coach hire. The Nittany Lions appear headed back to the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City, at least according to national prognostications, including Brett ...

On the eve of the only transfer portal for the year opening in college football, Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, who started the final seven games of the season, announced his intention to enter.

Penn State’s football season is over, but the Beaver Stadium renovation is ongoing. It began in earnest last January and Vinnie James, Penn State’s deputy athletic director for internal operations, recently offered an update on the $700 million project.