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OPENING KICK
Penn State travels to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on CBS. The 2026 Penn State Football season is presented by PSECU.
PENN STATE SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD
With 114,419 fans against USC, the Nittany Lions set a new Beaver Stadium attendance record. The 114,419 fans surpassed the previous record of 111,030 in 2024 against Ohio State. Seven of Penn State's top 10 attendance figures have come in Penn State White Out games. On Saturday against USC, Penn State posted the fourth-largest attendance for any college football regular season game and the third-highest in a traditional college football stadium.
BARKER CLIMBS KICKING RECORDS
Ryan Barker knocked three kicks through the uprights on Saturday against USC, including a 48-yard field goal to end the first half. Barker's 87.8 field goal percentage (43-of-49) is the best all-time at Penn State (min. 25 attempts). On Saturday, Barker broke a tie with Massimo Manca (40; 1982, 84-86) for seventh all-time at PSU. Barker also ranks seventh in extra-point percentage (98.2) and eighth in extra points made (112).
THE OPPOSITION
Michigan is 3-2 this season and 0-2 in the Big Ten. The Wolverines are coming off their bye week. On October 3rd, the Wolverines fell 20-14 against Minnesota. Michigan held a 14-7 lead at halftime, but the Gophers rallied back to win. Michigan totaled 180 yards. Jordan Marshall rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Bryce Underwood threw for 101 yards. The Wolverines had two interceptions including a 79-yard touchdown return by Nathaniel Staehling.
SERIES HISTORY
Penn State takes on Michigan for the 28th time in program history. The Nittany Lions trail the all-time series, 17-10. Four of the last seven matchups have been decided by 10 or less points. Michigan leads 4-3 in the last seven matchups. In 2023, the Nittany Lions fell 24-15. Drew Allar contributed a passing and a rushing touchdown. Kevin Winston Jr. tallied 12 tackles, while Adisa Isaac had three tackles for loss and Dani Dennis-Sutton had two tackles for loss and a solo sack.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
114,419 - Penn State set the all-time Beaver Stadium record with an attendance total of 114,419 against USC. It is the fourth-largest attendance for any college football regular season game.
22.5 - Tony Rojas recorded a solo sack against USC and now has 22.5 career tackles for loss. He is one of nine Big Ten linebackers, since 1956, with 22+ tackles for loss and 6+ interceptions in their career.
14 - Ryan Barker drilled a 48-yard field goal against USC and is now 14-of-17 from 40+ yards in his career.
10 - Tony Rojas posted double-digit tackles in back-to-back games with 12 at Northwestern and 10 against USC.
8 - Audavion Collins ranks second in the nation with eight pass breakups this season.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Michigan Stadium Game Day InformationTICKETS & BAG POLICY
Penn State's matchup against Michigan in Ann Arbor is sold out. Visit the link below to visit SeatGeek, the verified resale partner of Michigan Athletics, for fan-to-fan resale ticket availability.
Michigan Stadium maintains a restricted bag policy to improve safety and expedite entry. All bags including purses, backpacks, fanny packs, and clear bags are prohibited. One medically necessary or childcare bag is permitted after inspection. Guests with medical or childcare bags should enter through Bag Exception Gates located at Gate 3 or Gate 9 West. All persons and permitted items are subject to inspection. Review Michigan's prohibited items list before leaving home via the link below.
Visit the link below to view additional game day information regarding the facility's bag policy, as well as other game day information at Michigan Stadium.
PARKING
A variety of parking options are available on Michigan football game days. Accessible parking is available at the Green Lot on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid disability parking placard. A variety of parking options are available at the University of Michigan Golf Course, Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Golf & Outing, Maize Lot, and other designated locations. Courtesy shuttles operate from select parking areas. Parking availability, rates, schedules, and traffic patterns vary by game.