Penn State football aims to reset season during off-week after Michigan loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Penn State football will take a break this weekend after a 21-18 loss to Michigan, which marked their fourth consecutive defeat in Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions, currently at 3-4 overall, will seek improvement in their running game and defense ahead of their next matchup against Purdue on Halloween. Head coach Matt Campbell reaffirmed that senior quarterback Rocco Becht will remain the starter despite struggles in recent games, where he has thrown five interceptions and four touchdowns in conference play. The team aims to regroup and secure their first league win to bolster hopes for postseason contention.
- •Penn State lost to Michigan on October 17, 21-18.
- •The team is in the midst of a four-game Big Ten losing streak.
- •PSU has a record of 3-4 entering their off-week.
- •Next game is against Purdue on Halloween at Beaver Stadium.
- •Rocco Becht remains the starting quarterback for PSU.
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"Penn State football will attempt to reset its 2026 season during its only off-week following the loss to Michigan.
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