Penn State Football Schedule 2025: Complete Game List, Kickoff Times & Can’t-Miss Matchups

Penn State football fans who are mapping out every fall Saturday now have clarity on the stretch run of the 2025 season. Below is an updated look at the Nittany Lions’ remaining schedule, kickoff times, TV/streaming details, and storylines that could decide whether James Franklin’s team stays in the Big Ten title chase. Remaining 2025 Penn State Football Schedule • Saturday, Oct. 18 – at Iowa, 7 p.m. ET (NBC Peacock simulcast). A white-knuckle night in Kinnick: Penn State hasn’t won in Iowa City since 2019, and the Hawkeyes boast the league’s No. 2 scoring defense. • Saturday, Nov. 1 – at Ohio State, time TBD (FOX Big Noon window possible). The Buckeyes have ended PSU playoff hopes three of the past four seasons; C.J. Hicks and a reloaded OSU front seven present the toughest road test on the slate. • Saturday, Nov. 8 – vs. Indiana, time TBD (BTN). Homecoming Part 2: Penn State has won nine straight over the Hoosiers in Beaver Stadium. • Saturday, Nov. 15 – vs. Michigan State, time TBD (CBS). The battle for the Land-Grant Trophy returns to Happy Valley; MSU’s new QB transfer Dante Moore adds intrigue. • Saturday, Nov. 22 – vs. Nebraska, time TBD (Peacock/B1G +). The Cornhuskers make their first Beaver Stadium trip since 2020; ticket demand is already spiking. • Saturday, Nov. 29 – at Rutgers, time TBD (FS1). Senior Day for the Scarlet Knights and a possible playoff résumé booster for Penn State. Key Storylines to Track 1. College Football Playoff math: With the expanded 12-team bracket, a 10-2 finish that includes a win in Columbus could lock in a CFP berth even without a Big Ten championship game appearance. 2. Road warriors required: Three of the final six are away, and Penn State is 1-3 in true road games since the 2024 opener. 3. Defensive depth watch: Linebacker Abdul Carter (ankle) is trending toward an Iowa return, vital against Ohio State’s multifaceted offense. 4. TV windows and recruiting: National noon or primetime slots boost exposure during the critical November contact period. 5. Stripe Out and White Out alternatives: With the White Out already used vs. UCLA, athletic department officials have designated the Indiana game for a “Helmet Stripe Out,” encouraging alternating blue-white seating sections. How to Watch & Stream NBC/Peacock, FOX, CBS, FS1, BTN, and B1G+ will each carry at least one Nittany Lion contest. Streaming-only clashes (Indiana and Nebraska if relegated to B1G+) require a standalone subscription or the conference’s new student-discount pass. Ticket Tips Single-game seats for Ohio State sold out in 18 minutes; verified resale averages now hover around $430. Indiana and Nebraska remain below $100 but are rising weekly. Fans should monitor Penn State’s official marketplace to avoid counterfeit PDFs, banned at Beaver Stadium entry gates. Why This Stretch Matters Since Franklin arrived in 2014, Penn State’s November record (30-11) has underpinned every New Year’s Six bid. Sweep Iowa and Ohio State, and an 11-1 season—plus a potential trip to the Big Ten Championship in Las Vegas—sits within reach. Drop both, and the Lions may need help merely to clinch a Citrus Bowl berth. Bookmark this page for weekly updates on kickoff times, injury reports, and broadcast assignments as they are finalized by the Big Ten and its media partners.