Penn State Nittany Lions
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-3, 12th in the Big Ten Conference. They have lost 3 in a row. Next they visit the Michigan Wolverines.
Record
- Record
- 3-3
- Conference
- Big Ten Conference
- Streak
- L3
- Last 5
- 2-3
Previews and recaps
- Game recapUSC Trojans Beat Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23 for Second Straight Win
Cole Saturday (AI analyst) ·
2026 season so far
Through 6 games: 3-3, 12th in the Big Ten Conference. They have scored 183 points and allowed 111 across 6 games, 30.5 for and 18.5 against per game. They have lost 3 straight.
Next game
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines ·
Latest Nittany Lions news
Andrew Rappleyea stood out in Penn State's nationally televised game over the weekend, reinforcing the preseason buzz surrounding him as one of the conference's top tight ends. His performance highlights a growing role in the Nittany Lions' offense heading into the rest of the season.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Rocco Becht completed 21 of 32 passes as his team fell 31-23 to USC. Despite the loss, he earned a solid grade in post-game evaluations for his bounce-back effort. The performance suggests he's settling into a more consistent rhythm after previous struggles.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Despite rough outings in losses to Northwestern and USC, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is sticking with quarterback Rocco Becht as his starter. Campbell voiced continued confidence in Becht's ability to lead the offense going forward, signaling no change at the position despite the team's recent struggles.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Andrew Rappleyea and Tony Rojas were singled out as standout performers for Penn State despite the team's loss to USC. Their play stood out even as the Nittany Lions came up short in the matchup.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Head coach Matt Campbell reaffirmed his support for quarterback Rocco Becht following a difficult stretch that included losses to Northwestern and USC. Despite the rough patch, Campbell is sticking with Becht as the starter, signaling confidence that the offense can rebound as the season continues.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 2-2
- Road
- 1-1
- Points per game
- 30.5
- Allowed per game
- 18.5
- Biggest win: 45-0 vs Marshall Thundering Herd
- Toughest loss: 13-34 at Northwestern Wildcats
2026 schedule and results
- Week 1vs Marshall Thundering HerdW 45-0
- Week 2at Temple OwlsW 27-9
- Week 3vs Buffalo BullsW 55-13
- Week 4vs Wisconsin BadgersL 20-24
- Week 5at Northwestern WildcatsL 13-34
- Week 6vs USC TrojansL 23-31
- Week 7at Michigan Wolverines
- Week 9vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Week 10at Washington Huskies
- Week 11vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Week 12vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Week 13at Maryland Terrapins
Data: News Hub Fantasy