Penn State Football is about to return to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and there is a lot of excitement for the 2025 season!

The Nittany Lions will again host seven home games in 2025. Below is a quick synopsis of each game, including special games this season!

University of Nevada

Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm
Mascot: Wolf Pack
Of Special Note: First meeting between the Nittany Lions and the Wolf Pack

Florida International University

Date: September 6
Time: Noon
Mascot: Panther
Of Special Note: The Penn State and Florida International University football teams have only met once before in 2007

Villanova University

Date: September 13
Time: 3:30 pm
Mascot: Wildcats
Of Special Note: The first time the Nittany Lions played Villanova in football was in 1902

University of Oregon

Date: September 27
Time: 7:30 pm
Mascot: Ducks
Of Special Note: This is the 2025 Penn State White Out football game

Northwestern University

Date: October 11
Time: TBD
Mascot: Wildcats
Of Special Note: This is the 2025 Penn State Homecoming football game

Indiana University

Date: November 8
Time: TBD
Mascot: Hoosiers
Of Special Note: The Nittany Lion football team is undefeated at home against the Hoosiers (13-0)

University of Nebraska

Date: November 22
Time: TBD
Mascot: Cornhuskers
Of Special Note: The Nittany Lions haven't played the Cornhuskers since 2020

For more information about the upcoming season, visit Penn State Athletics!