PENN STATE FOOTBALL GAME DAY CENTRAL
Buffalo Game Day Information
Game Theme: THON Game
Game Presented by GIANT
Buffalo at No. 14 Penn State
1-1 | 0-0 MAC
2-0 | 0-0 B1G
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GAME NOTES
OPENING KICK
No. 14/15 Penn State battles Buffalo for its final non-conference matchup of the 2026 season. Kickoff is set for noon at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network following BTN Tailgate, which will originate from Happy Valley.
RETURN OF THE MAC
The Nittany Lions will close its non-conference slate with Buffalo. Penn State is very familiar with Mid-American Conference schools, having played a MAC team in 21 of the last 24 seasons with the only exceptions being a Big Ten-only schedule in 2020 and 2023 and 2025's non-conference schedule. Penn State is 33-3 all-time against current members of the MAC after a 56-0 win over Kent State in 2024.
BRAHMER BECOMES RELIABLE TARGET
Senior tight end Benjamin Brahmer is proving to be a top target for the Nittany Lions after a strong career at Iowa State. Against Temple, Brahmer led PSU with five receptions for 79 yards, including a pair of 23-yard touchdowns and a 20-yard catch, and went over 1,000 career receiving yards. Brahmer has three touchdowns through two games as a Nittany Lion. Among current FBS tight ends, Brahmer ranks third in career receptions (81), second in career receiving yards (1,064) and second in career receiving touchdowns (12).
ROJAS MAKING PLAYS
Linebacker Tony Rojas is off to a strong start to his redshirt junior season. He leads Penn State with 14 tackles while adding two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception. Rojas picked off a pass against Temple for his fifth career interception. Among current FBS linebackers, Rojas is tied for the most career interceptions.
THE OPPOSITION
Buffalo is 1-1 in its start to the 2026 season. After earning a 21-17 win over UAlbany on September 3, the Bulls fell 33-20 at FIU last Saturday. Buffalo tallied 302 yards, including 249 passing yards. Jason Wright threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Chance Morrow caught 11 passes for 173 yards and two scores. He had four catches of 20+ yards. Linebacker SaVeon Brown led Buffalo with 10 tackles and two pass breakups. The Bulls collected four tackles for loss.
SERIES HISTORY
Penn State takes on Buffalo for the fifth time in program history. The Nittany Lions have won the last three matchups including a 45-13 win in 2019. The Nittany Lions scored 38 of the game's final 41 points. John Reid returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown to spark Penn State. Sean Clifford threw for 279 yards. Jahan Dotson and Pat Freiermuth each hauled in two touchdowns.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
33 - Penn State is 33-3 all-time against current members of the MAC.
12 - The Nittany Lions completed five passes of 20+ yards against Temple, bringing their season total to 12 completions of 20+ yards.
7 - Rocco Becht's seven touchdown passes through the first two games are the most by a PSU quarterback through the first two games of a season since Tony Sacca's seven touchdown passes in 1991.
6 - Six of Rocco Becht's seven touchdown passes this year have been 15 or more yards.
5- Five different Nittany Lion receivers have caught a touchdown pass this season, including Benjamin Brahmer, Brett Eskildsen, Koby Howard, Zay Robinson and Chase Sowell.
PARKING
LOTS OPEN & ONE-WAY PATTERN
Lots open at 7 a.m. Arrive early to avoid delays.
The one-way traffic pattern goes into effect at 9:30 a.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 10 a.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 the 2026 THON Game against Buffalo, presented by GIANT. 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 - 9 a.m.
Student Gate (Gate A) - 9:30 a.m.
Public Gates - 10 a.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
View your parking permit and utilize Waze for navigation instructions.
Team Arrival presented by Amica
Modelo Pregame Show
All Gates to Beaver Stadium Open
Suites & Club, Student Gates open earlier. View the "Gates" section above for more information.
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 8 a.m. on Saturday and will close following the Blue Band's March at 11 a.m.
The Cubs Zone presented by GIANT features free activities for kids of all ages - inflatables, caricature artists, face painting, lawn games, and more - and takes place on the Bubble Turf in the Lot 18 Parking Lot (west side of the stadium). The Cubs Zone presented by GIANT is open from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday.
Penn State Team Store merchandise trailers selling officially licensed Penn State gear and game programs will be spread out along Curtin Rd., as well as other locations around the stadium.
ACTIVATIONS THIS WEEKEND
New this season, the Modelo 21+ Zone is a part of the Beaver Stadium Block Party and will be open 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday.
8 a.m. - OK Otter Performs on the Team Arrival Stage
9:30 a.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 9:30 a.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.