As of October 2023, Penn State's football team has had a mixed record against top 5 ranked opponents. Historically, they have faced numerous challenges, with several notable victories and losses in high-stakes matchups. Their performance can vary significantly from season to season, reflecting the competitive nature of College Football. For the most current record, it’s best to consult the latest statistics or sports news sources.
As of the 2008 season, Penn State's record against ACC teams was 89-21-2. Their best record is against the University of Maryland who they have played 37 times and have a record of 35-1-1 against. They are also 19-4 against Boston College and 17-2 against North Carolina State. Their only losing records are against Clemson and North Carolina, both 0-1.
The Wolfpack is 2-17 all time against Penn State ... the teams last met in 1982.
Prior to the November 12, 2011 game ... Penn State leads the all time series 7-6 and the teams last met in 2003.
As of the 2008 season, Penn State and Texas have played 5 times and Penn State leads the series 3-2. The last time they played was the 1997 Fiesta Bowl with Penn State winning, 38-15.
They have never coached against each other.
13-14-1
As of the 2008 season, against Division 1-A teams that the University of Texas has played at least 5 games, they have a losing record against Penn State (2-3), Notre Dame (2-8), USC (1-4), and Vanderbilt (3-8-1).
At the start of the 2008 season, Penn State has an all time record of 16-16 against SEC teams: 1) Alabama: 5-8 2) Auburn: 1-1 3) Florida: 0-2 4) Georgia: 1-0 5) Kentucky: 3-2 6) LSU: 1-0 7) South Carolina: 2-0 8) Tennessee: 3-2 9) Vanderbilt: 0-1
University of Pittsburgh.Penn State's all time record against Pittsburgh is 50-42-4. The two teams last met in 2000.
Penn State leads the all time series against Navy 18-17-2. The last meeting between the two schools was in 1974.
As of Nov 2009 they are 23-12 vs Pac 10 opponents.
Taylor Stubblefield (Purdue '04)