Penn State 1986 season
Record
11-0
Points for
340
Points against
133
How it ended
National champions
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Temple | W | 45-15 |
| 4 | at |  Boston College | W | 26-14 |
| 5 | vs |  East Carolina | W | 42-17 |
| 6 | vs |  Rutgers | W | 31-6 |
| 7 | vs |  Cincinnati | W | 23-17 |
| 8 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 42-3 |
| 9 | at |  Alabama | W | 23-3 |
| 10 | at |  West Virginia | W | 19-0 |
| 11 | vs |  Maryland | W | 17-15 |
| 12 | at |  Notre Dame | W | 24-19 |
| 13 | vs |  Pittsburgh | W | 34-14 |
| Postseason | vs |  Miami | W | 14-10 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1986 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1986?
Penn State went 11-0 in the 1986 regular season. The season result: National champions.