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After suffering another Big Ten loss, Matt Campbell and Penn State will take some time to regroup during a much-needed bye week.
The Nittany Lions won their first three non-conference games of the 2026 season, but they have lost four in a row against Big Ten opponents. Penn State most recently fell to Michigan despite an incredible performance from wide receiver Chase Sowell, who had 11 receptions for 151 yards with one touchdown.
Now, Campbell's squad is preparing for a home game against Purdue, which is coming off a 38-26 loss to Washington. Can the Nittany Lions finally secure a Big Ten victory?
Here is everything you need to know about Penn State vs. Purdue, including TV and streaming options for the game.
When is Penn State's next game?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
- Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
Penn State vs. Purdue is scheduled to start at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 31. The game will be played at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa.
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Where to watch Penn State vs. Purdue: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live stream:Fubo
Penn State vs. Purdue will air on Big Ten Network. The game can also be streamed on Fubo.
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Penn State football schedule 2026
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 5 | vs. Marshall | W, 45-0 |
| Sept. 12 | at Temple | W, 27-9 |
| Sept. 19 | vs. Buffalo | W, 55-13 |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Wisconsin | L, 24-20 |
| Oct. 2 | at Northwestern | L, 34-13 |
| Oct. 10 | vs. USC | L, 31-23 |
| Oct. 17 | at Michigan | L, 21-18 |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Purdue | 4:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | at Washington | TBD |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Minnesota | TBD |
| Nov. 21 | vs. Rutgers | TBD |
| Nov. 28 | at Maryland | TBD |
College football schedule Week 8
Here are this week's remaining FBS games, plus lower-division matchups airing on prominent broadcast outlets:
Saturday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Miami vs. Pitt | 12 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Michigan vs. No. 6 Indiana | 12 p.m. | Fox, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Cincinnati vs. No. 8 Texas Tech | 12 p.m. | FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Auburn vs. No. 18 LSU | 12 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| No. 23 SMU vs. Cal | 12 p.m. | The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| No. 24 Northwestern vs. Rutgers | 12 p.m. | Peacock |
| TCU vs. West Virginia | 12 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Florida Atlantic vs. Rice | 12 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Toledo vs. Western Michigan | 12 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Kansas vs. Baylor | 1 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| Central Michigan vs. Miami (Ohio) | 1 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Kent State vs. Akron | 1 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Illinois vs. Oregon | 3 p.m. | BTN, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| UCF vs. No. 2 BYU | 3:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| No. 9 UCLA vs. Michigan State | 3:30 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+ |
| South Carolina vs. No. 11 Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| No. 13 Alabama vs. Texas A&M | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Minnesota vs. No. 15 Iowa | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma | 3:30 p.m. | SECN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Georgia Tech vs. Boston College | 3:30 p.m. | ACCN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Navy vs. North Texas | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Northern Illinois vs. Hawaii | 3:30 p.m. | MW+ |
| Ball State vs. Sacramento State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Buffalo vs. Bowling Green | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Arizona State vs. Kansas State | 3:45 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Ohio U. vs. Eastern Michigan | 4 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Troy vs. UL Monroe | 4 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Nevada vs. San Jose State | 5 p.m. | MW+ |
| Southern Miss vs. Louisiana | 5 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Louisiana Tech vs. Old Dominion | 5 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Washington State vs. No. 21 Boise State | 6 p.m. | USA Network, DIRECTV |
| Colorado State vs. San Diego State | 6:30 p.m. | The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Oklahoma State vs. Colorado | 7 p.m. | FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Clemson vs. Virginia Tech | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Arkansas State vs. Georgia State | 7 p.m. | ESPN app |
| No. 19 Texas vs. No. 7 Ole Miss | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| No. 12 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt | 7:30 p.m. | SECN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Wisconsin vs. No. 16 USC | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| No. 25 Arizona vs. Iowa State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| North Carolina vs. Syracuse | 7:30 p.m. | ACCN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Texas State vs. Utah State | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Tulane vs. UTSA | 8 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| New Mexico vs. North Dakota State | 10 p.m. | The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| No. 10 Utah vs. No. 14 Houston | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |