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.

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.

Penn State football will end its up-and-down 2025 season against Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney in the Pinstripe Bowl.

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

Rocco Becht is a strong choice to lead the Nittany Lions in 2026, and there's more to be excited for in the future, too.

Our expert Pinstripe Bowl predictions have Clemson taking care of business against an undermanned Penn State team.

The transfer portal is moving quickly. A day after the portal formally opened, Indiana is a finalist for Penn State redshirt freshman transfer defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam. On3 is reporting

Matt Campbell and Penn State are bringing in a lot of familiar players via the transfer portal, just like Curt Cignetti did at Indiana.