Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to host USC in its annual White Out. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with Peacock streaming. Penn State’s game-theme announcement and USC’s game center provide the event and broadcast details. Recheck those official listings before game day in case logistics change.
What Time Is Penn State’s White Out Game?
| Game detail | Confirmed listing |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. Eastern |
| Television / streaming | NBC / Peacock |
| Site | West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania |
| Penn State theme | White Out |
What Is Penn State’s White Out Record?
Penn State is 11-7 in full-stadium White Out games entering the USC matchup, according to Penn State Athletics. October 10 will be the 19th full-stadium White Out. The tradition started in the student section in 2004 and expanded to the entire stadium against Notre Dame in 2007; the 11-7 record counts the full-stadium games, not every student-section White Out.
The Matchup After Northwestern
Penn State enters the week 3-2 overall, 0-2 in the Big Ten after losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern. The 34-13 Northwestern recap explains the latest result: Northwestern ran for 413 yards, while Penn State ran for 48. That gap makes run defense and offensive balance obvious areas to watch, but it does not predict USC’s game plan or the next score.
Three Depth Chart Questions
Which defensive players will be available?
Four edge players—LaVar Arrington II, Max Granville, Mason Robinson and Dayshaun Burnett—were listed out against Northwestern. Joshua Johnson, Tyler Armstead and Christian Askew were also out in the secondary. The October 2 report covers Northwestern only. USC-week availability has not been announced; check the defensive depth chart as game day approaches.
Can the offense restore a rushing threat?
Becht attempted 41 passes at Northwestern, throwing for 243 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Carson Hansen scored Penn State’s rushing touchdown, but the team totaled only 48 rushing yards. Hansen, James Peoples and Quinton Martin Jr. are the current running-back names to track on the RB depth chart; that single game does not set a fixed carry split. The QB tracker likewise treats Becht’s performance separately from any unannounced lineup change.
How will targets be shared without Howard?
Koby Howard was out against Northwestern after an earlier report of an extended, non-season-ending absence. No return date is confirmed. Chase Sowell caught five passes for 68 yards and a touchdown at Northwestern after six catches for 70 yards against Wisconsin. His role against USC remains open. Check the WR/TE depth chart for the receiving group.
The schedule has the latest confirmed kickoff and result information. Rankings, availability and lineups can change during game week; this article reflects information checked on October 3.
What to Recheck Before Saturday
For viewers, the date, kickoff and NBC/Peacock listing are confirmed as of this update. For anyone traveling to University Park, use Penn State’s current event guidance for parking, entry and permitted items rather than assuming arrangements from an earlier home game. White Out designation identifies the theme; it does not guarantee a particular gate time or ticket availability.
The next game-week availability report will clarify who can play. Northwestern’s out list applies to October 2 only. A player appearing on the roster or practicing is not necessarily cleared for USC; check the new report before treating a return as confirmed.