How to watch Penn State football opposite Central Michigan: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday for the second time this season. The Lions battle Central Michigan in their final non-conference matchup of the year. The home side will be a prohibitive favorite. And, while this marks the first meeting between the two sides in years, the coaches on both sidelines have crossed paths before.
“Very familiar,” Penn State coach James Franklin said of Chippewas’ leader Jim McElwain. “He’s a long-term coach, a longtime coach. Seasoned coach. Head coach, coordinator, kind of all over the country. He’s a Northwest guy. I kind of have ties to that tree. Their defensive coordinator I know very well, known for a long time. So yeah, I know them well from his time in the SEC, my time in the SEC.
“I think he’s got a really good veteran staff. I think they’re very well-coached. You look at their offensive coordinator, and that’s a football family with the Petrinos and they do a good job. So, it will be a challenge.”
If you won’t be in State College on Saturday, here’s how you can watch the matchup.
Central Michigan at Penn State: Game time, details
Penn State won the first meeting in this series 40-3 back in 2005 at Beaver Stadium. The Lions have played many Mid-American Conference foes multiple times over the years. But, this is only their second matchup with the school based in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
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Here are some details to know:
- Time: Noon ET
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 24
- Location: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
- Weather: A cooler but sunny day is on tap. Weather.com calls for a high of 67 degrees with “sun and a few passing clouds.” Wind will not be an issue.
- The line: Penn State is a 26.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
- Over/under: 63 points
How to watch Penn State-Central Michigan on TV, stream it
Penn State will be on Big Ten Network for the first time this season. A pair of former Nittany Lions are on the hall. Mark Followill has the play-by-play duties while Matt Millen is the color analyst and Matt McGloin the sideline reporter.
A stream can be found on the BTN+ website.
The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
Follow along with Blue-White Illustrated as well
Blue-White Illustrated will have live updates on its home page starting before kickoff. And, premium members can chat with staff and fellow Penn State fans inside The Lions Den forum during every game. Not a subscriber? Sign up for $1 for one year of access by clicking here.
