How to watch Penn State men's basketball vs. Chattanooga on Thursday
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How to watch Penn State men's basketball vs. Chattanooga on Thursday
Kevin McGuire, Nittany Lions Wire·Nittany Lions Wire
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Penn State's men's basketball team is back in action on Thursday night with another home game in the Bryce Jordan Center. TheNittany Lions(1-0) welcome theChattanoogaMoccs (0-1) to Happy Valley for a Thursday evening non-conference matchup as Penn State looks to pick up another win at home to get the season started on the right foot.
Penn State is coming off a blowout win in its season opener. The Nittany Lions blasted Canisius by a score of97-57 on Monday eveningin the Bryce Jordan Center. Roko Prkačin had an impressive collegiate debut in the win with 28 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 12-of-14 from the field and hitting 4 of 5 free throw attempts. Josh Reed added 12 points, and forwardIvan Jurić scored 14 points and pulled 15 rebounds for a double-double.
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Chattanooga lost its season opener with an 84-70 loss on the road against No. 11 Louisville. Former Penn State basketball player Dan Earl is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Mocs. The season opener saw 10 players make their Division 1 debuts.
Penn State is looking for a 2-0 start for the fifth consecutive season. The Nittany Lions are 2-0 all-time against Chattanooga, with the only other meetings in the series coming with a home-and-home series in 1995 and 1996.
Here is how to watch the Penn State men's basketball game with Chattanooga on Thursday evening.
What channel is Penn State vs. Chattanooga men's basketball on today?
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2026
Start time: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel:Big Ten Network
Livestream:Fubo
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Jason Knapp will be the play-by-play announcer, and former Nittany Lion star Myles Dread will join him to provide commentary and break down the action. The Big Ten Network's coverage of the game will be available to stream via Fubo.
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; An exterior view of the Bryce Jordan Center prior to the game between the Canisius Golden Griffins and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Ivan Juric (3) holds the ball during a warmup prior to the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) shoots the ball during a warmup prior to the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Brant Byers (22) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Preist Ryan (4) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Brant Byers (22) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Preist Ryan (4) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dasonte Bowen (5) dribbles the ball against Canisius Golden Griffins guard Michael Wilson Jr (33) during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dasonte Bowen (5) dribbles the ball around the outside of Canisius Golden Griffins guard Michael Wilson Jr (33) during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jay Rodgers (1) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins guard Will Fowler (10) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Clinton Efinda (5) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Tim Oboh (33) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Nate Fouts (15) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) holds the ball as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Nate Fouts (15) defends during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) drives the ball towards the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) dunks the ball during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; An exterior view of the Bryce Jordan Center prior to the game between the Canisius Golden Griffins and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; An exterior view of the Bryce Jordan Center prior to the game between the Canisius Golden Griffins and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Ivan Juric (3) holds the ball during a warmup prior to the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) shoots the ball during a warmup prior to the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Brant Byers (22) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Preist Ryan (4) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Brant Byers (22) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Preist Ryan (4) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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How to watch Penn State men's basketball vs. Chattanooga on Thursday
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dasonte Bowen (5) dribbles the ball against Canisius Golden Griffins guard Michael Wilson Jr (33) during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dasonte Bowen (5) dribbles the ball around the outside of Canisius Golden Griffins guard Michael Wilson Jr (33) during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Roko Prkačin shines in Penn State basketball season-opening rout
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jay Rodgers (1) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins guard Will Fowler (10) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Clinton Efinda (5) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Tim Oboh (33) defends as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Nate Fouts (15) holds the ball during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) holds the ball as Canisius Golden Griffins forward Nate Fouts (15) defends during the first half of the game at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) drives the ball towards the basket during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Penn State basketball season opener photos vs. Canisius
Nov 2, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Roko Prkacin (8) dunks the ball during the first half against the Canisius Golden Griffins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
2026-27 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Florida starts the season as the nation's preseason No. 1. The Gators received 20 first-place votes in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. No. 2 Duke picked up 8 first-place votes, and preseason Big Ten favorite Illinois is ranked third with 2 first-place votes.
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Penn State did not receive any votes in the preseason coaches poll, which was not surprising to see. Other Big Ten teams joining No. 3 Illinois in the preseason poll include No. 6 Michigan State, No. 20 Michigan, No. 22 USC, and No. 24 Purdue. Nebraska, UCLA, Ohio State, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Maryland were among the others receiving votes.
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