PENN STATE FOOTBALL GAME DAY CENTRAL
Minnesota Game Day Information
Military Appreciation presented by SRS Distribution
Game presented by Amica
Minnesota at Penn State
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OPENING KICK
Penn State welcomes Minnesota on Saturday to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on FS1. The 2026 Penn State Football season is presented by PSECU.
CHASE'ING BIG PLAYS
Chase Sowell continues to be a major weapon in Penn State's passing game. Against Washington, Sowell posted his second 100-yard receiving game this season with four catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. All four of Sowell's catches gained first downs as he made grabs of 12, 45 (TD), 32 and 38 yards. On the season, Sowell has gained a first down on 76 percent of his catches, fourth-best among FBS players with 35+ catches. Sowell owns 17 catches of 15+ yards, 12 catches of 20+ yards and nine catches of 25+ yards (tied-third among Big Ten receivers). In Big Ten play, Sowell is averaging 101.8 yards per game, holding second among Big Ten receivers and 12th among FBS receivers against conference opponents. His 509 receiving yards and 16.97 yards per reception in conference play are fifth among Big Ten receivers.
AC LEADS DEFENSE
Penn State's defense limited Washington to 172 passing yards, marking its seventh opponent throwing for under 200 yards this season. Penn State holds third in the FBS in passing defense (144.8), fourth in passing efficiency defense (102.44) and three-and-out percentage (30.39) and fifth in third down conversion defense (28.2). A big reason for that is the play of Audavion Collins. He is tied for fifth in the country with 10 pass breakups and is allowing a 26.1 completion percentage (6-of-23), lowest among FBS cornerbacks with 190+ coverage snaps this season. Collins is giving up just 6.5 yards per reception, good for third-lowest among FBS cornerbacks with 190+ coverage snaps this year.
THE OPPOSITION
Minnesota is 5-4 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play after falling 34-20 against No. 5/5/8 UCLA last Saturday. The Gophers were tied 17-17 with 12:50 remaining, but UCLA sandwiched a pair of 75-yard touchdown passes around a 36-yard Minnesota field goal, to break the game open. Minnesota gained 296 total yards, including 205 yards and a touchdown by Drake Lindsey. The Gophers tallied four tackles for loss and forced two takeaways.
SERIES HISTORY
Penn State meets Minnesota for the 18th time in program history. The winner is awarded the Governor's Victory Bell, which was introduced in 1993 prior to Penn State's first Big Ten game. The Nittany Lions hold an 11-6 lead in the all-time series, including a 6-2 mark in home games. Three of the last four games have been decided by one score. In 2024, Penn State earned a 26-25 win at Minnesota.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
100 - With two passing touchdowns against Washington, Rocco Becht now has 100 career touchdowns responsible for (79 passing, 21 rushing).
7:40 - Penn State closed out its win at Washington with a 14-play, 70-yard drive that consumed the final 7:40 of the game.
5 - With a 12-yard rushing touchdown at Washington, Carson Hansen has a rushing score in each of the last five games.
4 - All four of Chase Sowell's catches gained first downs on Saturday. On the season, 29 of Sowell's 38 catches have gained first downs (76 percent).
1/7 - After securing a solo tackle for loss against Washington, Tony Rojas is now one of seven Big Ten linebackers, since 1956, to post 25+ tackles for loss and 6+ interceptions in their career.
PARKING
LOTS OPEN & ONE-WAY PATTERN
Lots open at 8 a.m. Arrive early to avoid delays.
The one-way traffic pattern goes into effect at 4:30 p.m., or earlier as traffic dictates.
ACCESS YOUR PARKING
Use the link below to access your parking through the Penn State Account Manager, powered by Ticketmaster.
RIDESHARE
Rideshare pickup and drop-off are available at Pegula Ice Arena and the North Transit Center.
LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES & NAVIGATION
Live traffic updates are available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via the link below. For step-by-step directions to your lot within the game day traffic pattern, use Waze.
FAN ASSISTANCE SHUTTLES
Fan Assistance Shuttles help fans get to the stadium from their parking lots. Pickup and drop-off locations are shown at the link below. Shuttles run from 5 p.m. until all fans have been transported pregame, then resume at the end of the third quarter until all fans have been transported postgame.
TICKETS
PURCHASE SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single-game tickets remain available for Penn State's Military Appreciation matchup against Minnesota, presented by Amica. Visit the link below to secure your seats inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.
ACCESS YOUR TICKETS
Use the link below to access your tickets through the Penn State Account Manager, powered by Ticketmaster.
MOBILE TICKETING GUIDE
Use the link below to view the Mobile Ticketing Guide for Android and iOS users.
DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKETS
To expedite entry on game day, download your mobile ticket to your wallet on iOS or Android devices. Have your tickets ready to be scanned before joining the entry line at your gate.
GATES
GATES OPEN
Suites, Club & Museum Gates - 4 p.m.
Student Gate (Gate A) - 4:30 p.m.
Public Gates - 5 p.m.
SHORTEN YOUR WAIT
ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE SHORTEST WAIT TIMES. Fans are not required to enter the venue through the gate denoted on the mobile ticket. All fans pass through magnetometers before entering West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Have your mobile ticket pulled up and ready to scan before you reach the gate.
EXPRESS ENTRY
West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium is proud to introduce Express Entry, powered by Wicket. Your face is your ticket. Sign up for Express Entry at the link below, and enter the venue through designated Express Entry lanes at Gates E & F.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Clear tote bags measuring 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller are permitted inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. A clutch or wristlet measuring 4" x 6" x 1" or smaller is also permitted. Use the link below to view the full Penn State Athletics Clear Bag Policy.
Navigation
Use this map to help you navigate West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on Game Day!
Opens in a new window GAME DAY TIMELINE
From the Beaver Stadium Block Party to the on-field pregame show, view the Game Day Timeline below to make sure you're ready for kickoff!
Parking Lots Open
Beaver Stadium Block Party
Cubs Zone presented by GIANT
One-Way Traffic Pattern Begins
Team Arrival presented by Amica
Modelo Pregame Show
All Gates to Beaver Stadium Open
Blue Band March to Stadium
On-Field Pregame Show
Kickoff
Beaver Stadium Block Party
BLOCK PARTY INFORMATION
The Beaver Stadium Block Party takes place prior to each home game on Curtin Rd. between University Dr. and Porter Rd. and features different activities, food trucks and entertainment. The Beaver Stadium Block Party begins at Noon on Saturday and will close at 6 p.m.
The Cubs Zone presented by GIANT features free activities for kids of all ages - inflatables and more - and takes place outside of the Bryce Jordan Center near Gate A on Curtin Rd. The Cubs Zone presented by GIANT is open from Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Penn State Team Store at Medlar Field features sport-specific apparel, adidas home and away football jerseys, as well as on-site custom player jerseys for fans to purchase on game day. The Penn State Team Store at Medlar Field is located inside the team building entrance to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at the intersection of Porter Rd and Curtin Rd.
ACTIVATIONS THIS WEEKEND
New this season, the Modelo 21+ Zone is a part of the Beaver Stadium Block Party and will be open 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Velveeta performs on the Team Arrival Stage
2 to 4 p.m. - Ted & The Hi-Fi's live on the Team Arrival Stage
4:30 p.m. - Modelo Pre-Game Show begins at the Modelo 21+ Zone
Team Arrival
presented by AmicaTEAM ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Cheer on the team as they arrive at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on the iconic blue buses! The Team Arrival Pep Rally featuring the Penn State cheerleaders, Lionettes dance team, Penn State Blue Band, and the Nittany Lion mascot will start at 4:30 p.m. Team Arrival is presented by Amica Insurance.
ADA & ACCESSIBILITY
ADA ENTRANCES
Three ADA Accessible entrances serve West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium:
- Club/Letterman/ADA Entrance — southeast corner of the stadium, next to Gate A
- All-Sports Museum/ADA Entrance — near Gate B
- Designated ADA lane — at Gate B
ADA PARKING
Shuttle service runs before and after every game from the ADA parking lots listed below. Shuttles drop off and pick up fans at two locations: the accessible entrance on the west side of the stadium near Gate B, and Porter Road near Gate A.
ICA ADA Accessible Parking - Shields Building, Wagner Building, IM Building, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Katz Building lots.
Day-of-game accessible parking - Available at the East Deck. Passes sold by Penn State Athletics are not accepted at the East Deck.
ADDITIONAL ADA INFORMATION
For more information on accessibility on game day, use the link below to view the ADA & Accessibility section of the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium A-to-Z Guide.