Penn State Football Begins 140th Season Against Marshall

Penn State football's 140th season commences as the Nittany Lions host Marshall for the 11th annual Stripe Out game. This matchup is significant as it has been 96 years since the teams last faced each other.

Head coach Matt Campbell aims for his 10th career opening-game victory and his first with Penn State. The game will be aired on FS1, featuring Jack Kizer as the play-by-play announcer and Mark Helfrich providing color commentary.

Weather forecasts predict showers in Happy Valley around 2 p.m., with kickoff temperatures at 82°F and a RealFeel of 88°F. The Nittany Lions are favored by 23.5 points against Marshall, with an over/under set at 52.5 points. Injury updates indicate that safety Jeremiah Cooper is probable to play, while linebacker Alex Tatsch and tight end Gabe Burkle are doubtful but expected to return for the next game against Temple.