Penn State Nittany Lions
Big Ten
7-6
Record (3-6 conf.)
17.18
SER — #18 FBS
Final 2025 Season
7-6
Record
17.18
Final SER (#18 FBS)
12.53
Offense
4.64
Defense
Quarterfinal: Won 22-10 at Clemson
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Lincoln Financial Field | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Fri, Oct. 2 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Ryan Field | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Michigan Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Husky Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | SECU Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.59
RQI
7.6%
Returning Production
18.04
Experience Index
38
Transfer Count
17.18
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.