Penn State Basketball Avoids Football Clash | Penn State Basketball News

Penn State basketball dodges football clashes this season, scheduling key non-conference games to avoid fan division—except maybe if the football team makes a deep playoff run. They kick off at home against Canisius, then hit the Palestra for Pitt and Battle 4 Atlantis (Wake Forest, Memphis, Mississippi State) before Big Ten play. Most opponents are mid-tier or lower-ranked, with Saint Joseph’s as their toughest late-season test. Coach Mike Rhoades prioritizes local matchups to boost attendance, including Hershey and Philly dates. A nostalgic twist: Dan Earl, Penn State’s all-time assists leader from the ‘90s now coaching Chattanooga, returns to Beaver Stadium for a Nov. 5 tilt. Last year’s 9-2 non-conference record suggests they’re aiming for another strong showing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e17c372aeedffc27