Penn State College Football: Today’s Game Schedule Revealed
The Penn State Nittany Lions are currently not playing in Week 9 of the college football schedule, following a challenging fourth consecutive loss. This week off provides the team with a chance to regroup before facing formidable opponents in the coming weeks. As it stands, Penn State has a record of 3-4 and is struggling with a winless 0-4 in the Big Ten conference.
Penn State’s Season Struggles
Once ranked No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll at the start of the season, Penn State has dropped out of the top-25 rankings due to its recent performance. A coaching change was prompted by these difficulties, with James Franklin being removed from the head coaching position after a disappointing home loss to Northwestern. This loss followed setbacks against Oregon and UCLA.
New Interim Leadership
Terry Smith, the assistant head coach, has stepped in as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. He made his coaching debut during a narrow 25-24 loss against Iowa, where Penn State squandered a double-digit lead in the second half.
Injury Concerns
The Lions have faced significant injury issues this season. Starting quarterback Drew Allar has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, and star linebacker Tony Rojas is sidelined with a long-term injury. In light of these challenges, the team will depend on leading rusher Kaytron Allen and defensive players like Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zakee Wheatley.
Upcoming Schedule
Looking ahead, Penn State will return to the field in Week 10 to face a daunting challenge against Ohio State. Scheduled for November 1st at 12:00 p.m. ET, this matchup is particularly significant, as the Buckeyes are currently ranked No. 1 and contend for a national title. Historically, Penn State has struggled against Ohio State, winning only twice in Columbus since joining the Big Ten in 1993, with their last victory there dating back to 2011.
Penn State’s 2025 Game Results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Nevada | 46-11 |
| Sep. 6 | FIU | 34-0 |
| Sep. 13 | Villanova | 52-6 |
| Sep. 27 | Oregon | 24-30 (OT) |
| Oct. 4 | UCLA | 37-42 |
| Oct. 11 | Northwestern | 21-22 |
| Oct. 18 | Iowa | 24-25 |
| Nov. 1 | at Ohio State | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Indiana | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | at Michigan State | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Nebraska | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | at Rutgers | TBA |
As the Nittany Lions aim to turn their season around, their upcoming games will be crucial in determining their fate in the Big Ten.
