Penn State announces themes for 2026 football home games

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Penn State announces themes for 2026 football home games
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Penn State athletics unveiled the game-day themes for the 2026 football season. The schedule includes the 19th full-stadium white out against Southern California on October 10 and the 11th annual stripe-out game against Marshall on September 5. The Oct. 31 matchup with Purdue is designated All-University Day, while the Nov. 14 game against Minnesota will honor military veterans. The Nittany Lions' upcoming homecoming game on Sept. 26 will be the 106th in history. Penn State opens its season at Beaver Stadium on September 5.

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  • Full-stadium white out against Southern California on October 10
  • First home game and stripe-out against Marshall on September 5
  • 106th homecoming game set for September 26
  • All-University Day celebration during the game against Purdue on October 31
  • Military appreciation game on November 14 against Minnesota
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State athletics has announced game-day themes for the 2026 football season. This year's white out against Southern California at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 will be the 19th full-stadium edition. Penn State will also play its 11th annual stripe-out game is 3:30 p.m. Sept. 5 against Marshall. The fifth helmet-stripe game is Sept. 26 against Wisconsin. Penn State will open its ...

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HAPPY VALLEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Penn State football announced themes for its home games this year. The game that draws the most attention, the White Out Game, will be Oct. 10 when the Nittany Lions take on USC at 7:30 p.m. For the home opener against Marshall on Sept. 5, the theme is the 11th […]

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