How to watch Penn State football opposite Michigan State: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Another college football regular season is almost complete. No. 11 Penn State (9-2) hosts Michigan State (5-6) on Saturday with the Land Grant Trophy on the line. Much more than that is at stake, of course. The Lions can clinch their first 10-win season since 2019 with a victory. The Spartans, meanwhile, must pull off a major upset to clinch a trip to the postseason.
“This game this weekend is very big for us,” linebacker Jonathan Sutherland said. “It gives us an opportunity to capitalize and get a 10-win season [and] hopefully set ourselves up for a New Year’s Six bowl game. Everyone’s earned it in this program.”
It’s also Senior Day at Beaver Stadium. The Lions have not yet announced who will participate during the pregame festivities.
“It will be emotional, but I’ll pay respect to those guys,” head coach James Franklin said. “We got a bunch of guys taking graduation photos with me in the facility [on Tuesday]. So a lot of different things going on, but obviously a ton of respect. I hope, — this is always a challenging game because a lot of students are gone for break, but I hope the place is sold out and rocking.
“I hope all of the seniors get cheered the way I think they deserved to be cheered, not only in the Senior Day ceremonies, but when they announce the starters and things like that. I think that would be the right thing to do.”
Get ready for game day with all of the viewing and following information you need below.
Michigan State at Penn State: Game time and details
Michigan State holds an 18-17-1 all-time edge in a series that dates back to 1914. The Spartans have won three of the last five meetings and currently have the Land Grant Trophy. But, Penn State has taken two of the last three contests, though it fell 30-27 in East Lansing last year.
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Here’s what you need to know ahead of this year’s meeting:
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Nov. 26
Location: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
Weather: The initial forecast called for wind but no rain. Then, an updated version called for rain. Now, however, Weather.com calls for a dry day until the evening, when up to a half of an inch of precipitation could fall. Temps are expected to top out at 50 and dip into the upper 30s. Wind is no longer likely to be a factor.
The line: Penn State is an 18.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
Over/under: 53.5 points
How to watch, stream the Lions-Spartans
FOX Sports One will televise the contest from the fourth level of the Beaver Stadium press box. Noah Eagle will handle play-by-play duties while former college head coach and NFL coordinator Mark Helfrich will be the color commentator. He is on his second stint with the network and began working fo it again back in 2020.
Those hoping to stream the matchup can do so on FoxSports.com. Click here to learn more.
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
Blue-White Illustrated will have live updates on its home page starting before kickoff. And, premium members can chat with our staff and fellow Penn State fans inside The Lions Den forum during every game.
