Broadcast Schedule Overview
The Big Ten Conference unveiled the kickoff times and television partners for the opening trio of games in the 2026 Penn State football campaign, setting a clear early‑season roadmap for the Nittany Lions.
The season opener pits Penn State against Marshall on Saturday, September 5, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff that will be carried live on FS1, giving fans an early glimpse of the team’s progress.
A week later, the Lions travel to face Temple on Saturday, September 12, with a noon start slated for ESPN2, a slot that underscores the conference’s effort to showcase non‑conference matchups across its network portfolio.
The third scheduled contest sees Penn State host Buffalo on Saturday, September 19, also at noon, this time on the Big Ten Network, marking the first of several home games that will test the team’s depth before conference play begins.
The homecoming showdown against Wisconsin on Saturday, September 26, will commence no later than 5 p.m., a timing designed to accommodate traditional festivities while preserving a prime viewing window for television audiences.
Together, these broadcast details not only outline the logistical framework for the early schedule but also highlight the conference’s strategy of leveraging multiple platforms to maximize exposure for its member schools.