University Park
Penn State
RECORD
3-2
CONFERENCE
Big Ten
PF / PA
160/80
Last 15 games
7-8 in the last 15 · 28.7 scored · 22.0 allowed LOST 24-30 scored 24 · allowed 30 See game LOST 37-42 scored 37 · allowed 42 See game LOST 21-22 scored 21 · allowed 22 See game LOST 24-25 scored 24 · allowed 25 See game LOST 14-38 scored 14 · allowed 38 See game LOST 24-27 scored 24 · allowed 27 See game WON 28-10 scored 28 · allowed 10 See game WON 37-10 scored 37 · allowed 10 See game WON 40-36 scored 40 · allowed 36 See game WON 22-10 scored 22 · allowed 10 See game WON 45-0 scored 45 · allowed 0 See game WON 27-9 scored 27 · allowed 9 See game WON 55-13 scored 55 · allowed 13 See game LOST 20-24 scored 20 · allowed 24 See game LOST 13-34 scored 13 · allowed 34 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
933-418-38
.685 since 1888
Best season
12-0
1994
10-win seasons
27
Latest 2024
Winning seasons
107
of 138 completed
Next games
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Michigan
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Washington
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vs Penn State Rutgers 
vs Penn State
vs Penn State Head coach
Head coachMatt Campbell Head coach since2026
Record at Penn State3-2
Seasons1
Bowl trips0
Season stats
Points per game32.0 8th
Points allowed16.0 6th
Total yards per game400.0 11th
Yards per play6.1 11th
Rush yards per game156.4 7th
Season
Unit
Offense
52 players
Defense
53 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Ryan Barker | PK |
| 95 | Cristiano Rosa | PK |
| 98 | Matthew Parker | PK |
| 38 | Nathan Tiyce | P |
| 96 | Lucas Tenbrock | P |
| 35 | Blaise Sokach-Minnick | LS |
| 92 | Andrew Dufault | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-09-26 FINAL L
Wisconsin 
24 : 20 Penn State
24 : 20 Penn State 2026-09-19 FINAL W
Buffalo 
13 : 55 Penn State
13 : 55 Penn State 2026-09-05 FINAL W
Marshall 
0 : 45 Penn State
0 : 45 Penn State 2025-12-27 FINAL W
Penn State 22 : 10
Clemson
22 : 10 Clemson 2025-11-29 FINAL W
Penn State 40 : 36 Rutgers
40 : 36 Rutgers 2025-11-22 FINAL W
Nebraska 
10 : 37 Penn State
10 : 37 Penn State 2025-11-15 FINAL W
Penn State 28 : 10
Michigan State
28 : 10 Michigan State 
27 2025-11-01 FINAL L
Penn State 14 : 38
Ohio State
14 : 38 Ohio State 2025-10-18 FINAL L
Penn State 24 : 25
Iowa
24 : 25 Iowa The latest 12 games. Every season: Penn State record by year.
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Game page vs Penn State Points per game
32.0
8th in the Big Ten
Points allowed
16.0
6th in the Big Ten
Total yards per game
400.0
11th in the Big Ten
Yards per play
6.1
11th in the Big Ten
Rush yards per game
156.4
7th in the Big Ten
Pass yards per game
243.6
10th in the Big Ten
First downs per game
21.0
11th in the Big Ten
Third-down rate
40.0%
13th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin
+6
2nd in the Big Ten
Takeaways
9
2nd in the Big Ten
Sacks
6
15th in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed
6
5th in the Big Ten
Penalty yards per game
47.2
5th in the Big Ten
Time of possession
30:09
12th in the Big Ten
Season by season
Record
3-2
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
32.0 / 16.0
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-2 | 32.0 | 16.0 | In progress |
| 2025 | 7-6 | 31.0 | 20.5 | Won Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2024 | 13-3 | 33.1 | 16.5 | Lost College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl |
| 2023 | 10-3 | 36.2 | 13.5 | Lost Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl |
| 2022 | 11-2 | 35.8 | 18.2 | Won Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential |
| 2021 | 7-6 | 25.0 | 17.3 | Lost Outback Bowl |
| 2020 | 4-5 | 29.8 | 27.7 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 11-2 | 35.8 | 16.0 | Won GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC |
| 2018 | 9-4 | 33.8 | 20.5 | Lost VRBO CITRUS BOWL |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 41.1 | 16.5 | Won Bowl game |
| 2016 | 11-3 | 37.6 | 25.4 | Lost ROSE BOWL GAME PRES. BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL |
| 2015 | 7-6 | 23.2 | 21.8 | Lost TAXSLAYER BOWL |
| 2014 | 7-6 | 20.6 | 18.6 | Won NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL |
| 2013 | 7-5 | 28.7 | 26.2 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 8-4 | 29.1 | 19.1 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 9-4 | 19.3 | 16.8 | Lost TICKETCITY BOWL |
| 2010 | 7-6 | 24.5 | 23.7 | Lost OUTBACK BOWL |
| 2009 | 11-2 | 28.8 | 12.2 | Won CAPITAL ONE BOWL |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Penn State's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Becht | QB | 46.8% | 89.0% | 10.9% | 56.8% |
| James Peoples | RB | 14.7% | 1.3% | 27.4% | 10.8% |
| Carson Hansen | RB | 13.2% | 1.9% | 24.0% | 14.9% |
| Quinton Martin Jr. | RB | 12.0% | 3.1% | 20.9% | 4.8% |
| Chase Sowell | WR | 9.1% | 20.1% | 0.0% | 9.5% |
| Cam Wallace | RB | 8.7% | 1.8% | 14.3% | 6.8% |
| Koby Howard | WR | 8.7% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Alex Manske | QB | 8.2% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 7.4% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Brett Eskildsen | WR | 7.4% | 16.2% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Andrew Rappleyea | TE | 4.4% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.5% |
| Connor Barry | QB | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 11.5% |
| Zay Robinson | WR | 3.2% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Amar'e Glover | RB | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Gabe Burkle | TE | 2.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Finn Furmanek | TE | 2.1% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Karon Brookins | WR | 2.1% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Peyton Falzone | QB | 1.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Logan Cunningham | WR | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
6.0
FBS average
6.4
Played
5.2
Remaining
6.6
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 
A · 2 H · 3 H · 4 
A · 5 H · 6 A · 7 BYEWk 8
H · 9 A · 10 H · 11 H · 12 
A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Penn State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | vs | 5 | Played |
| 2 | Temple | @ | 5 | Played |
| 3 | Buffalo | vs | 5 | Played |
| 4 | Wisconsin | vs | 4 | Played |
| 5 | Northwestern | @ | 7 | Played |
| 6 | USC | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Michigan | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Purdue | vs | 2 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Washington | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Minnesota | vs | 8 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Rutgers | vs | 5 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Maryland | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Penn State in?
Penn State plays in the Big Ten.
Has Penn State ever won a national championship?
No. Penn State has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Penn State head coach in 2026?
Matt Campbell is the Penn State head coach for the 2026 season.