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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State Football has announced that its 2026 season and home opener against Marshall, on September 5, will be designated as the Stripe Out game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on FS1.
In one month, Penn State will open its 140th football season and 67th season on West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.
The Nittany Lions will play their 11th annual Stripe Out game.
Each section will be coordinated in either all blue or white clothing to create a stripe effect at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The 2026 Stripe Out seat map will be available to fans when it is finalized.
Other game theme designations, including the Penn State White Out and Helmet Stripe game, will be announced as soon as TV networks and kickoff times are determined.
In other football news, Penn State senior tight end Benjamin Brahmer and redshirt senior tight end Gabe Burkle were tabbed to the John Mackey Award watch list on Wednesday.
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to the top tight end in college football. Penn State's Tyler Warren won the Mackey Award in 2024. The watch list highlights players who have demonstrated talent, leadership and potential heading into the 2026 season.