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Penn State football schedule: Is Penn State playing today? 

Is Penn State playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Penn State be on the field today in Week 9 of the college football schedule? You bet they are!

Penn State is back in action this week after getting a week off following its thrilling road win at USC two weeks ago. Penn State faces another challenge in Big Ten play on Saturday when it visits Wisconsin for a primetime matchup in Camp Randal Stadium.

Penn State came from behind with a big second-half performance and a record day from tight end Tyler Warren to beat USC in overtime. Slow starts have been popping up for Penn State this season, and they will hope to overcome that Saturday night against a Wisconsin team that has been dominant in recent weeks against lower-tier competition.

This is the start of a key three-game stretch for Penn State. Ranked third in the national polls coming into the week, and likely firmly in a College Football Playoff position, the Nittany Lions travel to a tough environment Saturday night at Wisconsin and then host Ohio State next week. Following that is a home game against new Big Ten member Washington before the schedule likely gets much easier to close out the season, although it would be unwise to look past an upcoming road trip to Minnesota. Just ask USC.

Here is a look at Penn State’s remaining schedule, beginning with Saturday night’s showdown in Madison, Wisconsin.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31 at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sep. 7 vs. Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sep. 21 vs. Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sep. 28 vs. Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5 vs. UCLA (W 27-11)
  • Oct. 12 at USC (W 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26 at Wisconsin
  • Nov. 2 vs. Ohio State
  • Nov. 9 vs. Washington
  • Nov. 16 at Purdue
  • Nov. 23 at Minnesota
  • Nov. 30 vs. Maryland

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Predicting every game on Patriots’ 2024 schedule

What record will the Patriots finish with in 2024?

The New England Patriots will kick-start the 2024 season with a road showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

It’s the first game on a hellacious schedule that pits the new-look Patriots team against a bevy of future playoff contenders. The lack of enthusiasm regarding regular-season wins has more to do with the opponents than anything else.

Sure, the offense isn’t completely up to speed, but Jacoby Brissett is more than serviceable as a starting quarterback. The Patriots are live underdogs in most games if they lean on their defense and avoid costly penalties and turnovers.

There’s hope for a brighter future when rookie quarterback Drake Maye gets going, but we’re going to look at this schedule with the expectation that Brissett will be in the driver’s seat for the entire season.

Here’s a prediction for every game on the schedule:

Week Date Opponent Time (ET) Prediction (W/L)
1 Sept. 8 at Bengals 1:00 p.m. L
2 Sept. 15 vs. Seahawks 1:00 p.m. W
3 *Sept. 19 at Jets 8:15 p.m. L
4 Sept. 29 at 49ers 4:05 p.m. L
5 Oct. 6 vs. Dolphins 1:00 p.m. L
6 Oct. 13 vs. Texans 1:00 p.m. L
7 Oct. 20 at Jaguars 9:30 a.m. W
8 Oct. 27 vs. Jets 1:00 p.m. L
9 Nov. 3 at Titans 1:00 p.m. W
10 Nov. 10 at Bears 1:00 p.m. L
11 Nov. 17 vs. Rams 1:00 p.m. L
12 Nov. 24 at Dolphins 1:00 p.m. L
13 Dec. 1 vs. Colts 1:00 p.m. W
14 BYE
15 Dec. 15 at Cardinals 4:25 p.m. W
16 Dec. 22 at Bills 1:00 p.m. L
17 TBD vs. Chargers TBD L
18 TBD vs. Bills TBD W (6-11 record)

*prime-time game

I have the Patriots winning six games, which is an obvious improvement over their 4-13 finish last season.

The team will struggle right out of the gates, but there’s a chance they could steal a few wins along the way. They could be better than some think given the talent on defense and improvements at receiver.

Granted, they still need a true No. 1 receiver, but the additions of Ja’Lynn Polk and K.J. Osborn, along with another year of growth from DeMario Douglas, should be enough to keep things interesting.

This season will represent a step in the right direction for New England and hopefully bring about the future change fans are patiently waiting for.

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Denver Broncos 2024 Wallpaper Schedule

Here are horizontal and vertical graphics for the Broncos’ 2024 schedule, including a phone wallpaper.

Welcome back, Denver Broncos football!

The team’s 2024 schedule is set to kick off on Sunday and the fall slate includes two prime-time games (more could be added with flex scheduling during the season).

Courtesy of the NFL Wire Network’s Coley Cleary, here is a horizontal Broncos schedule wallpaper (click here to view a larger version).

(Coley Cleary / USA TDOAY Network)

And here is a social media-sized schedule graphic:

(Coley Cleary / USA TODAY Network)

(To view a larger version, click here.)

And a vertical schedule that can be used as a phone background:

(Coley Cleary / USA TODAY Network)

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And here’s the schedule in text format:

Week Date TV Opponent Time (MT) Broncos Tickets
1 9/8 CBS @ Seattle Seahawks 2:05 PM Tickets
2 9/15 CBS  vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2:25 PM Tickets
3 9/22 FOX @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11:00 AM Tickets
4 9/29 CBS @ New York Jets 11:00 AM Tickets
5 10/6 FOX vs. Las Vegas Raiders 2:05 PM Tickets
6 10/13 CBS vs. Los Angeles Chargers 2:05 PM Tickets
7 10/17 Amazon Prime Video @ New Orleans Saints 6:15 PM Tickets
8 10/27 CBS vs. Carolina Panthers 2:25 PM Tickets
9 11/3 CBS @ Baltimore Ravens 11:00 AM Tickets
10 11/10 CBS @ Kansas City Chiefs 11:00 AM Tickets
11 11/17 FOX vs. Atlanta Falcons 2:05 PM Tickets
12 11/24 CBS @ Las Vegas Raiders 2:05 PM Tickets
13 12/2 ESPN vs. Cleveland Browns 6:15 PM Tickets
14 12/8 BYE
15 12/15 CBS vs. Indianapolis Colts 2:25 PM Tickets
16 12/22 FOX @ Los Angeles Chargers 2:05 PM Tickets
17 12/28 or 12/29 TBD @ Cincinnati Bengals TBD Tickets
18 1/4 or 1/5 TBD vs. Kansas City Chiefs TBD Tickets

The Broncos have not returned to the playoffs since their Super Bowl-winning season in 2015. Now entering Year 2 on the job, coach Sean Payton will aim to snap the club’s eight-year playoff drought this fall.

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Why Texans LB Christian Harris will start 2024 season on the injured reserve

Christian Harris will play for the Houston Texans in 2024, though it might not come until early October.

Christian Harris will play for the Houston Texans in 2024. It just won’t be against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Texans are placing the third-year linebacker and veteran defensive tackle Kurt Hinish on the short-term injured reserve to begin the season. Neither will count against the roster and both will be eligible to return after four weeks.

Hinish left early with an injury in Saturday’s 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Harris, who had been dealing with a strained calf since the start of training camp, returned to practice two weeks ago but reaggravated the muscle the same day.

The Texans believe Harris could be in for a breakout year similar to All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. A former third-round pick out of BYU, Warner went from a quality starter to a consistent standout in Year 2 under DeMeco Ryans’ teaching.

In Year 3, Warner became one of the top linebackers in the NFL, earning All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nod in 2020. Harris might not be able to jump to that level this fall, but he flashed the potential as a rising star late last year to help Houston secure its first division title since 2019.

Harris is coming off his best NFL season after recording a career-high 101 tackles and two sacks. In the wild-card round victory over the Cleveland Browns, Harris made the play of his career with a 36-yard interception returned for a touchdown against Joe Flacco to extend Houston’s lead by 24.

In his place, the Texans will rely on a combination of Henry To’oTo’o and Jake Hansen next to veteran Azeez Al-Shaair. To’oTo’o, Harris’ former teammate at Alabama, has seen most first-team reps and looks more comfortable heading into his second season playing in space.

“Henry’s a dog,” safety Jalen Pitre said earlier this preseason. “He’s done nothing but show up every day with a relentless mindset ready to go to work and he’s bringing it when he gets there.

“Henry is one of those guys that are going to hit you and let you know about it. So, I’m trying to get like Henry in that regard.”

Downloadable 2024 Penn State Nittany Lions football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Penn State Nittany Lions as they chase that elusive College Football Playoffs berth. This will be a big year for Penn State and head coach James Franklin.

In recent seasons the only missteps have come against the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes. Penn State won’t play the former this year but have an early November showdown with Ohio State at Beaver Stadium. Perhaps the offense will be poised to test the Buckeyes’ defense under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki.

For the first time in nine years, Penn State will open Big Ten play at home as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sept. 28. This year’s whiteout game will take place on Nov. 9 when the Washington Huskies come to town for the first time. What a way to welcome them to the Big Ten.

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Downloadable 2024 Georgia Bulldogs football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your UGA Bulldogs as they welcome the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns to the new-look SEC. Georgia won’t play the former this season but they have a Lone Star-sized showdown with the Horns in mid-October.

Before Georgia can put any energy into thinking about the Texas game, they kick off the season in Atlanta against the Clemson Tigers in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. After the home opener against Tennessee Tech, the Dawgs get into SEC play with a trip to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats. Kirby Smart and company will have an open week before traveling to Tuscaloosa for their first matchup in the post-Nick Saban era.

As we roll into October, UGA will take on the Auburn Tigers in the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” to kick off the month. On Oct. 19 they will head to Austin to face in the Horns. This could be a preview of the SEC title game should the preseason media poll predictions hold. Following the open week, the Dawgs have a date with the Florida Gators in Jacksonville.

Georgia will get tested as November continues with a road test against the Ole Miss Rebels before returning home to host the Tennessee Vols. This could be a historic season as UGA aims for a third national title in four seasons.

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Downloadable 2024 UCLA Bruins football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your UCLA Bruins as they embark on a new journey as members of the new 18-team Big Ten Conference.

Deshaun Foster kicks off his head coaching career out west in Hawaii on Aug. 31. That isn’t a bad way to start your season with a trip to the Aloha State. After an early off week, they return home to host the Indiana Hoosiers in UCLA’s Big Ten debut before traveling to Baton Rouge to face the LSU Tigers. There likely won’t be any “sissy blue shirt” references this time around.

Following the Tigers matchup, the Bruins must face the Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions in back-to-back weeks. The schedule won’t be any easier in November when UCLA faces the Iowa Hawkeyes, Washington Huskies, and USC Trojans in consecutive weeks before closing out the season against Fresno State.

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Downloadable 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Iowa Hawkeyes as they begin a new season in Iowa City. How will the offense look with Tim Lester replacing Brian Ferentz as the playcaller in 2024?

The season officially gets underway against Illinois State on Aug. 31 before the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game. The Hawkeyes came out victorious over the Cyclones, 20-13.

Iowa will have a major test on Oct. 5 when they travel to the Shoe to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The following week the Washington Huskies come to Iowa City for the first time since the 1964 season. The Hawkeyes were able to defend the home turf on that day, fans hope that history repeats itself.

One notable road trip on the back half of the schedule is the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. These teams haven’t met since 1986 and Iowa looks to give them a rude welcome to the Big Ten. The regular season wraps up at home against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Downloadable 2024 Michigan State Spartans football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Michigan State Spartans as they begin a new era under head coach Jonathan Smith. It will look quite different than what MSU experience over the last three seasons.

It all begins on Aug. 30 when Tom Herman leads the Florida Atlantic Owls into East Lansing to kick off the 2024 campaign. Week 2 brings the road opener and a Big Ten showdown with the Maryland Terrapins. The only Power Four nonconference matchup on the schedule goes down in Week 4 as the Spartans head to Boston.

The meat of the schedule starting in Week 5 will give fans a good idea as to how competitive this team will be this season. The run begins with the Ohio State Buckeyes visiting Spartan Stadium. The following three games will be against the Oregon Ducks, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Michigan Wolverines. Can Smith and MSU take back the Paul Bunyan Trophy?

The regular season comes to a close at home against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 30.

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Downloadable 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football schedule

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The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your North Carolina Tar Heels as they chase the elusive ACC title and CFP berth. UNC hasn’t claimed the ACC crown since 1980 and it is high time to end that skid.

The Tar Heels open the 2024 slate on the road in a return matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. UNC will face last year’s media darlings, the James Madison Dukes on Sept. 21 ahead of their annual rivalry matchup with the Duke Blue Devils.

There is no matchup with the Clemson Tigers this season but draw the defending ACC champion Florida State Seminoles on Nov. 2 in Tallahassee. The regular season finale will feature UNC facing off with their little brothers from Raleigh, the NC State Wolfpack.

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