Kickoff Times Announced for Penn State Match-Ups with Wisconsin and Northwestern

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Penn State's kickoff times for its 2026 season opener against Wisconsin and a game against Northwestern have been announced. The Badgers game is set for September 26 at 3:30 p.m., and the Northwestern game will take place on October 2 at 8 p.m.

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Penn State's first two conference games for 2026 announced
Kickoff against Wisconsin at 3:30 p.m. on September 26
Kickoff against Northwestern at 8 p.m. on October 2
Northwestern's game marks the first at the upgraded Ryan Field
Penn State has a six-game win streak over Wisconsin

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Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) is tackle by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Penn State has the kickoff times set for its first two conference games of the 2026 season. The Nittany Lions will meet Wisconsin to open Big Ten play at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 26. Penn State currently owns a six-game win streak over the Badgers, dating back to 2012. Wisconsin will be looking to bounce back from a 4-8 season in 2025, with head coach Luke Fickell returning for his fifth season with the Badgers. Despite the disappointing record, Wisconsin was able to show signs of life late in the season with upset victories over #23 Washington and #21 Illinois. The game will mark Penn State’s Homecoming weekend. Broadcast details have yet to be announced. Penn State will follow that up with a short week, facing Northwestern on Friday, October 2. The game will kick off at 8 p.m., with coverage provided by FOX. The date will mark the first game at the “new” Ryan Field, which has undergone massive upgrades while the team played in a temporary stadium over the past two seasons. Northwestern is coming off a 7-6 season in 2025, which included a victory over Penn State that dropped the Nittany Lions to 3-3 at the midseason point. It would be the final game under James Franklin, who was fired the next day. These are the first two kickoff times announced for Penn State’s 2026 season.

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What time is the Penn State vs Wisconsin game in 2026?

The Penn State vs Wisconsin game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on September 26, 2026.

When does Penn State play Northwestern in 2026?

Penn State will face Northwestern on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8 p.m.

What is the significance of the Northwestern game for 2026?

The Northwestern game will be the first at the newly upgraded Ryan Field, marking a significant venue change for the team.

Kickoff Times Announced for Penn State Match-Ups with Wisconsin and Northwestern

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