Penn State Nittany Lions 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Penn State Nittany Lions schedule includes home games against Syracuse, Maine (FCS), Temple, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Washington; road games at Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin. 12 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
2027 opponents (12 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Maine (FCS) | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Temple | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Maryland | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Penn State Nittany Lions 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Penn State play in 2027?
Penn State has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Syracuse, Maine (FCS), Temple, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Washington; road games at Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin. 12 are officially confirmed.
How many home games does Penn State have in 2027?
Penn State currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Penn State play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Penn State are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Penn State schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set: the conference has announced all nine of Penn State's 2027 conference games. Kickoff dates and times come with the conference's full schedule release. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Penn State games are not confirmed yet?
Every 2027 game listed for Penn State is confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
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Data updated: September 3, 2026