2026 program overview
Penn State Football Team Guide
Penn State competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a Big Ten member, plays home games at Beaver Stadium, and began the 2026 season under head coach Matt Campbell. Use this page as the starting point for the current roster, depth chart, coaching staff, and verified schedule.
October 3 post-Northwestern update
Penn State is 3-2; USC White Out is next
Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at new Ryan Field on October 2, rushing for 413 yards. Rocco Becht remains the game-confirmed QB1. Koby Howard was out again, with no return date confirmed. Chase Sowell caught five passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. Penn State hosts USC in the White Out on October 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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Updated October 3, 2026.
Division
NCAA Division I FBS
Top-level NCAA football subdivision
Conference
Big Ten Conference
Penn State football conference affiliation
Home Stadium
Beaver Stadium
University Park, Pennsylvania
Head Coach
Matt Campbell
Leading the program in 2026
Explore the 2026 Team
Program Identity
Penn State football represents Pennsylvania State University in the Big Ten Conference. The program's blue-and-white identity, the Nittany Lion name, Beaver Stadium, and the White Out are central parts of its public profile.
Matt Campbell's first Penn State season brings a reshaped roster and new position battles. The official team roster lists current players; the depth chart adds game-based notes about their roles.
The 2026 team is a significant roster transition. That makes the distinction between verified roster facts and projected playing order especially important: being listed on the roster does not by itself establish a starting role.
Team Sources
Penn State Athletics provides the current roster and coaching listings. This independent guide is not affiliated with Penn State University.