🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning, Nittany Lions! Ryan Merk is once again the EIVA Defensive Player of the Week!

What else are we serving up in today’s Brew?

🏈 Fall plans set
🏒 Conference accolades
🦁 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Football Schedule Dropped! Lock in your fall plans now, Nittany Lion fans — the Big Ten has released the 2026 league football schedule!

2026 Penn State Football Schedule

Sept. 5 — Marshall
Sept. 12 — at Temple
Sept. 19 — Buffalo
Sept. 26 — Wisconsin
Oct. 3 — at Northwestern
Oct. 10 — USC
Oct. 17 — at Michigan
Oct. 24 — Bye Week
Oct. 31 — Purdue
Nov. 7 — at Washington
Nov. 14 — Minnesota
Nov. 21 — Rutgers
Nov. 28 — at Maryland

🏈 READ MORE: Big Ten Announces 2026 Football Schedule

🔺 Winter Wonderland! Get ready for Penn State’s Winter Sports Weekend with us!

🦁 MORE INFO: What to Know About Penn State’s Winter Sports Weekend

🔺 Nice On The Ice! Both Penn State men’s and women’s hockey earned multiple conference honors on Tuesday!

Gavin McKenna and Dane Dowiak earned Big Ten First and Second Star of the Week, respectively, on the men’s side, while Kendall Butze and Mikah Keller earned AHA Defenseman and Freshman of the Week, respectively, on the women’s side!

🏒 READ MORE: McKenna, Dowiak Garner B1G Weekly Accolades
🏒 READ MORE: Butze & Keller Tabbed for Weekly AHA Awards

🔺 For The Girls! Penn State women’s basketball is back at Rec Hall today, hosting Minnesota at 6 p.m. for National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

The Gophers are 14-6 overall this season and 5-4 in Big Ten play.

Engaging in regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve mood and increase self-esteem. Exercise also promotes the release of endorphins – the body’s natural mood elevators – and other neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and decrease stress. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week, along with muscle-strengthening activities two or more days per week.

🦁 ROAR+ | Meet Taylor Mouser

The Nittany Lions' newest OC sat down for an exclusive interview with LaVar Arrington!

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🦁 Have a great Wednesday, everyone!