Purdue at Penn State
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Share
Purdue plays at Penn State on Saturday, October 31. It will be their 22nd meeting; Penn State leads the series 17–3–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Beaver Stadium, University Park
Players to watch
Purdue
- Running backFame Ijeboi568 rushing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. Washington, 13 carries, 19 yards; 3 catches, 23 yards, 1 TDNo. 8 in FBS in rushing touchdowns
QuarterbackRyan Browne1,822 passing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Washington, 21 of 41, 273 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 9 carries, 15 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards- LinebackerJojo Hayden43 tackles, 2 INTLast: vs. Washington, 9 tackles, 1 INTTeam leader in tackles
Penn State
QuarterbackRocco Becht1,664 passing yards, 12 TDLast: at Michigan, 28 of 44, 267 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 7 carries, −1 yardTeam leader in passing yards- ReceiverChase Sowell34 catches, 510 yards, 3 TDLast: at Michigan, 11 catches ★, 151 yards ★, 1 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerTony Rojas56 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 INTLast: at Michigan, 12 tackles, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 75% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Purdue–Penn State gamePenn State leads 17–3–1 in 21 meetings.
| 2024 | Penn State 49, Purdue 10 | |
| 2022 | Penn State 35, Purdue 31 | |
| 2019 | Penn State 35, Purdue 7 | |
| 2016 | Penn State 62, Purdue 24 | |
| 2013 | Penn State 45, Purdue 21 | |
| 2012 | Penn State 34, Purdue 9 |
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gamevs. MarylandNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonPurdue in 2026
- ProgramPurdue history and records
Penn State
- Next gameat WashingtonNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonPenn State in 2026
- ProgramPenn State history and records