No. 17 Penn State hosts Marshall in the 2026 season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium. Matt Campbell makes his head coaching debut with the Nittany Lions and he does so with a roster that has been transformed with a good amount of Iowa State influence from his previous stop.
The Nittany Lions open the year with decent expectations but plenty of questions about this new identity. Penn State is also a comfortable home favorite on Saturday afternoon against Marshall. Penn State has played Marshall just twice before in program history, but this is the first meeting in nearly a century.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout Penn State's game against Marshall. Follow along for
highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdowns as the Nittany Lions look to take down the Thundering Herd in Week 1.
Penn State vs. Marshall Score
Penn State vs. Marshall injury updates and inactives
Penn State will release a player availability report prior to kickoff.
Penn State vs. Marshall predictions and betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
- Spread: State -23.5
- Penn State moneyline: -2500
- Marshall moneyline: +1250
- Over/under: 52.5
Check out our full betting guide for even more odds, betting trends, and analysis for Week 1. You can view our staff predictions for the Week 1 matchup as well.
Penn State vs. Marshall weather forecast
The current weather forecast is calling for temperatures at 74 degrees around kickoff and going down to the upper 60s by the end of the game. The weather should range between mostly sunny and partly cloudy with no expected inclement weather interfering with the season opener.
How to watch Penn State vs. Marshall: TV channel, streaming info
Penn State vs. Marshall will air on FS1 and will be available to stream on Fubo. Check out our full viewing guide for more information on today's game.
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