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No. 15 Penn State (2-0) will welcome the Buffalo Bulls (1-1) to Beaver Stadium for a Week 3 non-conference matchup, marking the final game before Big Ten play begins.
The Nittany Lions are expected to handle the Bulls with relative ease, but much attention will be on the team's running game and its effectiveness this week.
Penn State enters the game following a 27-9 win over Temple in Week 2. That road trip to Philadelphia featured a sluggish offensive start with missed opportunities early on. A significant factor was the lack of push from the running game to gain crucial yards, which has sparked discussions among the offensive coaching staff and players this week.
Carson Hansen is actually ahead of his 2025 pace, but expectations for the ground attack are higher as Big Ten play approaches.
Buffalo comes to Happy Valley with a 1-1 record after a loss to FIU last week. Penn State leads the all-time series 3-1, with the only loss occurring in 1900. If things go as planned on Saturday afternoon, the Nittany Lions should easily improve their all-time record against the Bulls to 4-1.
How to Watch Penn State vs. Buffalo
The game will air on Big Ten Network at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Chris Vosters will handle play-by-play, with former Nittany Lion Matt Millen providing analysis. Streaming is available through FUBO.
Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for temperatures around 64 degrees at kickoff, rising into the upper 60s by game's end. Expect good cloud cover, giving the mid-September game a fall-like feel. No inclement weather is expected, and conditions should be great for postgame tailgating.
2026 Penn State Football Schedule
Here is Penn State's 2026 football schedule with updated start times and TV information. Home games are in all caps; all times are Eastern.
- Sept. 5: MARSHALL, FS1, W 45-0
- Sept. 12: at Temple, ESPN2, W 27-9
- Sept. 19: BUFFALO, Big Ten Network, 12:00 p.m.
- Sept. 26: WISCONSIN, Peacock, 5:00 p.m.
- Oct. 2 (Fri): at Northwestern, FOX, 8:00 p.m.
- Oct. 10: USC, NBC/Peacock, 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 17: at Michigan, TBD, TBD
- Oct. 31: PURDUE, TBD, TBD
- Nov. 7: at Washington, TBD, TBD
- Nov. 14: MINNESOTA, TBD, TBD
- Nov. 21: RUTGERS, TBD, TBD
- Nov. 28: at Maryland*, TBD, TBD
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