An early look at Penn State football’s 2023 schedule
Penn State is coming off its biggest season since 2016 when it won the Big Ten, and the team looks to capitalize on the momentum that comes from winning. Rose Bowl.
After six years of living on campus, Sean Clifford The NFL is headed for you, but the NFL has a potent offense that could be your starter Drew Allar He takes over. He will be the star running back and all eyes will be on him Nick Singleton Linebacker for playmaking Abdul Carter.
These two players are already expected to lead a 2023 Penn State team. A Big Ten title will be expected, a New Year’s Day bowl game will be expected, and eventually a national championship.
All that is possible starts in 2023, so now is a good time to take a look at the 2023 schedule of coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions.
Saturday, Sept. 2, vs. West Virginia
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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Penn State is leading the series at 48-9-2 (Penn State had won the previous four meetings).
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Penn State will face West Virginia for the first time since 1992. This is a unique matchup. It’s not often that Penn State faces a Big 12 team, but this matchup presents a unique home opener due to the close proximity of State College.
Saturday, September 9, vs. Delaware
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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First meeting between Penn State & Delaware
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After what could be a big game, Penn State gets a ‘build up’ against Delaware. They will play Delaware FCS in their Big Ten schedule next week.
Saturday, Sept. 16, at Illinois
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Penn State leads the series by 20-6 (Illinois won the last meeting).
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Illinois will be coming off its most successful season in recent memory, but will be without star running back Chase Brown or quarterback Tommy DeVito. They played a key role in their success, so it is not yet known who the Illinois team will be. They will be resentful that Illinois won their last meeting in 2021.
Saturday, Sept. 23, vs. Iowa
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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The series is currently at 17-14 with Penn State leading (Iowa won the previous two meetings).
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Iowa After the worst showing of this side of the ball in 2022, has completely restructured its offense. New quarterback, tight end and new hopes for this program. This matchup will also feature a brand new offense by Penn State, along with some of the highest-ranked players.
Saturday, Sept. 30, at Northwestern
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Ryan Field (Evanston IL).
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Penn State is leading the series 15-5 (Penn State had won the last two meetings).
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Last year’s meeting was in the reminisce of a hurricane and was not a good day for either team. Northwestern always provides a stiff test to Penn State and this being a home game for the Wildcats could make this the first ‘trap’ game of the year.
Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. UMass
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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Penn State leads the series at 1-0
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Penn State defeated UMass at Beaver Stadium in their only meeting in 2014 with a score 48-7. A UMass football team that hasn’t been on a winning streak in some time would likely see a similar outcome.
Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ohio State
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Ohio Stadium (Columbus, OH)
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Ohio State leads the series 23-14. Ohio State won the six previous meetings.
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Last year, the Nittany Lions suffered one of their two losses against the Buckeyes. Drew Allar, Quarterback will be introduced to the rivalry in The Horseshoe. It will be a baptism of fire for the young passer.
Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. Indiana
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
Record for Series
Penn State is leading the series at 22-2. (Penn State won the previous two meetings).
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In recent years, Indiana has been a difficult test for Penn State. However, it is more exciting to see them play at Beaver Stadium. It is expected that this will be a repeat performance which matches the history between these two sides.
Saturday, Nov. 4, at Maryland
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Capital One Field, SECU Stadium (College Park MD)
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Penn State leads the series 42-3-1. Penn State has won both of the previous meetings.
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Penn State was successful in stopping the Maryland offense, scoring 30 points. Most of Maryland’s defense will be back in 2023 so the defense will be familiar with them and has a chance to put on another dominant display.
Saturday, Nov. 11, vs. Michigan
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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Michigan leads the series, 16-10. Michigan has won the two previous meetings.
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This will be Penn State’s revenge game. It is similar to the Ohio State game. It was their worst game in 2022, and it was only a half-time game. Manny Diaz will continue to run Penn State for another year, this time against the odds. Wolverines‘ rushing attack and Drew Allar can provide a new dynamic at quarterback.
Saturday, Nov. 18, vs. Rutgers
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Beaver Stadium (State College PA)
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Penn State leads the series at 31-2. Penn State has won 16 of the last 16 meetings.
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Rutgers Be on a 22-game losing streak to Penn State. Sadly they won’t have the film to watch of their last win against the Nittany Lions since it occurred in 1918. They’ll have the 2022 season’s 55-10 loss as a fresh memory to recall.
Saturday, November 25, at Michigan State
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Spartan Stadium (East Lansing, MI)
Series Record
The series is a draw, with a record 18-18-1 (Penn State won their last meeting).
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This series will be decided by one of the teams. Michigan State Will be looking for revenge. This is a common late-season meeting that could serve as a launch pad to the Penn State postseason.