Members of the Penn State Alumni Association's Tampa chapter march during the annual Homecoming parade on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Penn State community celebrated its annual Homecoming festivities Sept. 20-26, culminating in the traditional parade and football game. Relive the fun and action of Homecoming 2026 in this gallery of images.
At the Homecoming football game, Penn State hosted the Wisconsin Badgers. In a tight contest, Wisconsin held off a Penn State rally to secure the victory, 24-20.
Running back James Peoples tries to break through Wisconsin's defense on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
An alumna twirls during pregame Homecoming ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Participants race during the inaugural Old Coaly 2K, which spanned half the distance of the Homecoming parade route, on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Blue Band drum major Justin Senzer salutes the crowd after completing his flip during pregame ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin Homecoming football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Linebacker Tony Rojas tries to tackle Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph during Penn State's game against the Badgers on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Twirlers strike a pose during pregame ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Cornerback Josiah Zayas intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown during Penn State's Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Nittany Lion mascot performs with the Penn State Dance Team during a break in the action of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the Penn State Alumni Association's Tampa chapter march during the annual Homecoming parade on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Wisconsin Badger mascot fist bumps a young fan during Penn State's football game against Wisconsin on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a break in the action of the Penn State game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Graduates of all ages return for Homecoming, including alumni Blue Band members getting the opportunity to perform once more at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Defensive end Alexander McPherson pursues Wisconsin running back Nate Palmer during the Nittany Lions' game against the Badgers on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
An alumna demonstrates her twirling skills during halftime of the Penn State-Wisconsin game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Running back James Peoples tries to break through Wisconsin's defense on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
An alumna twirls during pregame Homecoming ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Participants race during the inaugural Old Coaly 2K, which spanned half the distance of the Homecoming parade route, on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Blue Band drum major Justin Senzer salutes the crowd after completing his flip during pregame ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin Homecoming football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Linebacker Tony Rojas tries to tackle Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph during Penn State's game against the Badgers on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Twirlers strike a pose during pregame ceremonies of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Cornerback Josiah Zayas intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown during Penn State's Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Nittany Lion mascot performs with the Penn State Dance Team during a break in the action of the Penn State-Wisconsin football game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the Penn State Alumni Association's Tampa chapter march during the annual Homecoming parade on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Wisconsin Badger mascot fist bumps a young fan during Penn State's football game against Wisconsin on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a break in the action of the Penn State game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Graduates of all ages return for Homecoming, including alumni Blue Band members getting the opportunity to perform once more at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
Defensive end Alexander McPherson pursues Wisconsin running back Nate Palmer during the Nittany Lions' game against the Badgers on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
An alumna demonstrates her twirling skills during halftime of the Penn State-Wisconsin game on Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons
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