Penn State faces three top-25 teams in 2026 schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The preseason AP Poll has identified three top-25 opponents for Penn State's 2026 football schedule. The Nittany Lions will play No. 14 USC at home on October 10, followed by a matchup against No. 16 Michigan the next week. After a bye week, Penn State is set to face No. 17 Washington. The schedule is characterized by a challenging four-game stretch against these ranked opponents, despite avoiding other top teams.
- •Penn State dodges Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana in 2026.
- •Nittany Lions host USC before traveling to Michigan.
- •Bye week follows the Michigan game before facing Washington.
- •Three top-25 matchups highlight the schedule's difficulty.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — How many top-25 teams are on Penn State’s 2026 schedule?
"The preseason AP Poll was released on Monday, so let’s see how many teams from Penn State’s 2026 schedule made the list.
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