Penn State football on bye week after four straight Big Ten losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Penn State's football team is on its only bye week of the 2026 season following a disappointing 3-4 start, which includes four losses in a row in Big Ten play. After opening the season with three non-conference victories, the Nittany Lions suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat against Michigan. The team will regroup and prepare to face Purdue on Halloween in Beaver Stadium. Key players, including LaVar Arrington II and Koby Howard, are expected to return, which could improve the team's struggling offense and defense as they aim to secure their first Big Ten win of the season.
- •Penn State has a 3-4 record this season.
- •The team is winless in Big Ten play with four consecutive losses.
- •Next game is against Purdue on Halloween at Beaver Stadium.
- •Injured players LaVar Arrington II and Koby Howard may return for upcoming games.
- •The Nittany Lions aim to improve their running game and defense.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Is Penn State football, winless in the Big Ten, playing in Week 8?
"The Nittany Lions approach their only off-week of the 2026 season with a disappointing 3-4 record and winless in the Big Ten.
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