The 1887 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1887 college football season. The team went 2–0 and are the school's only unscored-upon team. The quarterback of this team was George H. "Lucy" Linsz. He later changed his last name from Linsz to Lins, probably during World War I. In 1887, Penn State's school colors were dark pink and black.
The 1888 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1888 college football season. The team played its home games on the Old Main lawn in University Park, Pennsylvania. The 1888 team is the only winless team in Penn State history. Harry Leyden (1887–1889) played quarterback in 1888.
The 1889 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1889 college football season. The team played its home games on the Old Main lawn in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1890 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1890 college football season. The team played its home games on the Old Main lawn in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1891 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as a member of the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Football Association (PIFA) during the 1891 college football season. The team played its home games on the Old Main lawn in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1881 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–during the 1881 college football season. It was the first football team fielded by the school. Penn State played only one game in 1881, beating Lewisburg by a score of 9–0. Although this game was reported in two State College newspapers and The Mirror, the University at Lewisburg campus newspaper, Bucknell denies that this game ever happened. Penn State did not field teams from 1882 through 1886.
The 1892 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1892 college football season. The team was coached by George Hoskins and played its home games on the Old Main lawn in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1893 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1893 college football season. The team was coached by George Hoskins. It was first team to play on Beaver Field, Penn State football's first permanent home.
The 1894 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1894 college football season. The team was coached by George Hoskins and played its home games on Beaver Field in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1895 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1895 college football season. The team was coached by George Hoskins and played its home games on Beaver Field in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1912 Penn State Nittany Lions football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College as an independent during the 1912 college football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Hollenback, the team compiled an 8–0 record, shut out seven of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 285 to 6.
The 1913 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1913 college football season. The team was coached by Bill Hollenback and played its home games in New Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania. Following a 26-game unbeaten streak for Hollenback, the Nittany Lions closed out the 1913 season with six straight losses.
The 1914 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1914 college football season. The team was coached by Bill Hollenback and played its home games in New Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1897 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1897 college football season. The team was coached by Samuel B. Newton and played its home games on Beaver Field in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1902 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1902 college football season. The team was coached by Pop Golden and played its home games in Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1904 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1904 college football season. The team was coached by Tom Fennell and played its home games on Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1906 Penn State football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1906 college football season. The team was coached by Tom Fennell and played its home games on Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1907 Penn State Nittany Lions football team was an American football team that represented Pennsylvania State College—now known as Pennsylvania State University–as an independent during the 1907 college football season. The team was coached by Tom Fennell and played its home games on Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania. This was the first year that Penn State had adopted the Nittany Lion as its official mascot.
The 1926 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1926 college football season. The team was coached by Hugo Bezdek and played its home games in New Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1942 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State College in the 1942 college football season. The team was coached by Bob Higgins and played its home games in New Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania.
