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Penn State football prepares for season opener against Marshall in August

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Penn State football prepares for season opener against Marshall in August
Summary

Penn State football will kick off its season at home against Marshall in 69 days. The team previously completed back-to-back unbeaten seasons in 1968 and 1969, finishing No. 2 in the national polls in '69. In their unbeaten 1968 campaign, they secured a victory in the Orange Bowl. The Lions maintain a storied history under coach Joe Paterno, with five unbeaten seasons overall. Preparations for the upcoming season are underway as the opener approaches.

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  • •Penn State opens the season against Marshall on August 31.
  • •The team went unbeaten in 1968 and 1969, finishing No. 2 in 1969.
  • •In 1969, Penn State won the Orange Bowl against Kansas.
  • •The Lions are known for their historic success under coach Joe Paterno.
  • •Penn State had five unbeaten seasons overall in its history.
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Penn State opens its football season at home in 69 days against Marshall. There’s no No. 69 on this year’s football roster, but in 1969, the Lions completed a second straight unbeaten season and finished No. 2 in the national polls. Penn State, fresh off their unbeaten 1968 season and a win in the Orange […]

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