West Coast, best coast?

Penn State football heads to Seattle to disprove that notion against the 5-3 Washington Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Nittany Lions are coming off their first Big Ten win of the Matt Campbell era, defeating Purdue 31-17 on Halloween.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the matchup.

Television

Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the game, with Dan Hellie on play-by-play and Robert Smith on color commentary.

Radio

Penn State Sports Network — Steve Jones, Jack Ham, Brian Tripp

Local: 99.5 FM, 103.7 FM, 1450 AM, SiriusXM: 175, 263, 973, XM App

Weather

Shocker, it will be rainy in the Pacific Northwest when the Nittany Lions and Huskies kick off. Temperatures sit at 57 degrees Fahrenheit, according to AccuWeather. Cloud cover sits at 94%, with wind gusts up to 10 mph.

The probability of precipitation is 26%.

Injuries

Since Purdue is a Big Ten opponent, Penn State’s injury availability report is available ahead of kickoff.

Receiver Koby Howard could make his return to the field after missing the last five games due to an injury suffered in Week 3 against Buffalo. The sophomore is listed as questionable heading into the weekend.

Fellow wideout Chase Sowell is listed as probable after missing last week’s game against Purdue, along with offensive lineman Malachi Goodman and defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim.

Players missing the Nittany Lions’ first trip to the West Coast in 2026 include defensive lineman Alijah Carnell, linebacker Alex Tatsch, cornerback Tyler Armstead, and kicker Cristiano Rosa.

Series History

Penn State has never lost to Washington, holding a 4-0 all-time series record.

The two squads first clashed in 1921, when the Nittany Lions won 21-7 in Seattle.

The blue and white most recently beat the Huskies 35-6 in the 2024 White Out, after Drew Allar completed 20 of 28 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown. Penn State ran for 266 yards and scored on touchdowns from running back Kaytron Allen, quarterback Beau Pribula, and tight end Tyler Warren twice.

Penn State has beaten Washington in the Aloha Bowl (1983) and the Fiesta Bowl (2017).

The Nittany Lions have outscored Washington 104-51 across all four matchups.

Betting Lines

Penn State is a 2.5-point underdog against the Huskies, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 44.5 points.

Media Coverage

Onward State will have you covered throughout the game. Find big plays, analysis, photos, and more on our main Twitter account @OnwardState, as well as play-by-play commentary from @OnwardStSports.

Football writers Cadyn Gill (@cgill214) and Oscar Orellana (@__oscarorellana) will provide you with coverage from inside the press box.

Photographers Ericka Apolskis (@ericka_apolskis) and Lauren Gruca (@lgrucaphotography) will provide visual updates from the field.

Onward State

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• Penn State Football Defensive Tackle Keanu Williams Excited For West Coast Trip
• Penn State Football Receiver Koby Howard Listed As Questionable On Big Ten Availability Report
• ‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units
• Penn State Athletics & Beaver Stadium Provide Renovation Updates
• ‘We’re Just Gonna Freaking Yell At These Guys’: Penn State Football O-Line’s Bye Week Reality Check Proves Effective
• Things To Do In Seattle Besides The Washington Game
• Penn State Football Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser Was ‘Desperate’ Against Purdue
• Penn State Football Hot Takes Post-Purdue
• Penn State Football Tight Ends Making Strides Heading Into Final Stretch
• Penn State Community Makes Josh & Lauren Tripp’s White Out Return Unforgettable After Brain Cancer
• Penn State Football Gearing Up For Possible Offensive Personnel Changes
• Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 8 Roundup
• An Ode To Penn State Football Offensive Lineman Anthony Donkoh
• [Photo Story] Best Fan Costumes From Penn State Football’s Halloween Game
• We’re Not Alone: Penn State Football’s Attendance Issue Follows National Trend
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• Transfer Portal Roundup: Week 9
• Gameday Observations: Purdue
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• Penn State Football’s Post-Purdue Report Card
• Penn State-Washington Set For 3:30 P.M. Kickoff On FS1
• ‘Why Would I Give Up?’: Penn State Football Running Back Cam Wallace’s Long Road To Recovery Made Worthwhile In Breakout Performance Against Purdue
• Complementary Football Proves To Be The Difference In Penn State Football’s First Big Ten Triumph
• ‘They Haven’t Bitched, Whined, Complained’: Penn State Football’s Leaders Relish End Of Four-Game Skid
• Penn State Football Derails Purdue 31-17

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