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Penn State Football will open this season Saturday at home against Marshall, in Beaver Stadium. Along with an expected sellout crowd, there will also be over 40 special guests in attendance, closely watching head coach Matt Campbell’s first game as the leader of the Nittany Lions.

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‘Best All Around Coach in College Football’ Why Anthony Becht Says Matt Campbell is Built for Penn State

Make no mistake: Ames, Iowa is not State College, Pennsylvania. Matt Campbell will coach his first game at Penn State Saturday afternoon, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at 3:30.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

Take a Tour of Penn State's New Paterno Family Football Experience Room

STATE COLLEGE | A wooden door stands inside Beaver Stadium with a plaque that reads “Coach Joe Paterno’s Office.” Behind that door, years of Penn State football history are on display inside a replica of the late Penn State football coach’s office as part of the new Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

Penn State vs. Marshall Week 1 Predictions: Our Tops Picks for the 2026 Opener

We made it. After one of the longest offseasons in Penn State football history, Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions into the future Saturday against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

How Penn State Football Solved a Potential Offensive Line Concern Before Week 1

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s new offensive line has only one returning starter in right tackle Anthony Donkoh. Head coach Matt Campbell confirmed this week that left tackle Malachi Williams, left guard Trevor Buhr, center Brock Riker and right guard Cooper Cousins will start alongside Donkoh for Saturday's opener against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

Penn State Football Begins New Chapter in a Growing Beaver Stadium

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh has run out of the Beaver Stadium tunnel for games for three years. He’s done it during the regular season, the postseason and for games with elevated tension between the team and fanbase. The redshirt junior has been in almost every environment the stadium has offered.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 2

Penn State's New Joe Paterno Exhibit Raises Fresh Questions About Legacy

There are a lot of places to start, so let’s start where everyone agrees. Joe Paterno coached Penn State football for 46 years. He won 409 football games.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 2

Matt Campbell not shying away from Joe Paterno's legacy at Penn State

It's a complicated legacy, without a doubt. But new Penn State coach Matt Campbell isn't running away from it.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / September 2

Penn State to open Paterno 'museum experience'

Penn State is opening the Paterno Family Football Experience Room in the All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium on Thursday that will celebrate the Nittany Lions' football history, the school said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 2

Penn State Football's Matt Campbell: 'We're Not Going to Win at All Costs'

On his debut episode of the Penn State Coaches Show, Matt Campbell was asked about the winter process of building a new roster, the one his general manager called "very chaotic." "It almost killed me," Campbell joked.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Biggest Penn State Football Camp Winners — and What Their Roles Are Now

Penn State's Matt Campbell will make his third head-coaching debut Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and they don't get any easier. "The first games of the season are nerve-wracking for any coach in America," Campbell said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Injury Updates, Starter Announced | Takeaways from Matt Campbell’s Week 1 Press Conference

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell met with the media on Tuesday ahead of his first game as the head coach of the Nittany Lions. After a long offseason with plenty of turnover for Penn State, the Nittany Lions will finally take the field against another team Saturday to begin the Matt Campbell era.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Penn State Football Unveils New Exhibit Honoring Joe Paterno

Penn State is opening a new football exhibit at Beaver Stadium that recognizes the late Joe Paterno, recreating the original desk where he worked, and commemorates more than a century of Nittany Lions football history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Wrestling: Jayden James not listed on the Penn State Roster

Penn State Wrestling once again made its rounds in the news today as reports indicate true freshman Jayden James is not listed on the official roster. On today’s Baschamania 427 podcast, both Willie and Justin discussed the potential upcoming lineup for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Penn State Football Week 1 Updates: Positive Injury News for the Nittany Lions

Penn State's two most important players said they feel healthy, the offensive line is set and one starter received better injury news than expected as the Nittany Lions ready for their opener Saturday against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 31

5 Players Who Will Change Everything for Penn State in 2026

Penn State is under a week away from seeing its brand new roster in game action for the first time. The Nittany Lions added 60 new players to their team under first-year coach Matt Campbell.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 31

Projecting Penn State Football's Week 1 Depth Chart: Who's Up, Who's Down?

For Penn State football coach Matt Campbell, the team-building period is over. Campbell now turns to his debut on the Penn State sideline, as the Nittany Lions host Marshall on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 31

3 Burning Questions Facing Penn State Football Ahead of Matt Campbell’s Debut

It is officially game week for Matt Campbell’s first season as Penn State Football head coach. The Nittany Lions‘ 2026 season has come with differing expectations, with a win total over under of 9.5 wins and ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit predicting a return to the College Football Playoff for the Nittany Lions this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 31

Penn State Football Makes Position Change Official at Position of Need

When fall camp started a little less than a month ago, the Penn State Football coaching staff moved one of the Nittany Lions’ linebackers to defensive end.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 30

MVPs, Underrated Players, Key Questions: A Look Inside Penn State Football for 2026

We have so many questions about the 2026 Penn State football team, which opens its season Sept. 5 against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have an experienced roster and plenty of compelling stories, but what does their football team actually look like?