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Penn State vs. Purdue injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 12

All the latest updates and news on Penn State’s injury report ahead of a Week 12 game vs. Purdue.

After a big primetime victory in front of a whiteout crowd last weekend, Penn State looks to keep the good vibes rolling this week on the road against Purdue, a team with just one win all season. It would seem this would be a good week for the Nittany Lions to take a foot slightly off the gas pedal and rest some key players, but the Nittany Lions are caught in a position where it needs to continue racking up some style points to secure a potential first-round home game in the College Football Playoff while not risking any serious injuries to key players.

Penn State has some key players that have been banged up this season and in recent weeks, so it will be interesting to see how the team approached this afternoon’s Big Ten contest in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Big Ten teams are required to provide an updated player availability report two hours prior to kickoff. The information below will be updated once those reports go live from the Big Ten office.

Penn State injury report

OUT

  • Kevin Winston Jr.
  • Kaden Saunders
  • Cam Wallace
  • Keon Wylie
  • Zuriah Fisher
  • Andrew Rappleyea

Purdue injury report

OUT

  • Botros Alisandro
  • Damarjhe Lewis

QUESTIONABLE

  • Jamarius Dinkins
  • Mo Omonode

Nicholas Singleton injury update

Penn State star running back [autotag]Nicholas Singleton[/autotag] was taken out of last week’s game in the third quarter and he did not return to action. Singleton suffered what head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] termed a short-term injury, and it is expected Singleton will be available and play Saturday against Purdue. The nature of the injury was undisclosed and Penn State went on to win last week’s game 35-6, so there may have been less of a push to get Singleton back in the game anyway. And even this week, if Singleton is available to go, it would not be shocking if Penn State lightens his workload a bit in a game the Nittany Lions should win handily.

Dani Dennis-Sutton injury update

[autotag]Dani Dennis-Sutton[/autotag] left the Wisconsin game three weeks ago with an injury and has been slowly working his way back to full strength. Dennis-Sutton played just five snaps two weeks ago against Ohio State and doubled that to 10 snaps last week against Washignton after being listed as questionable.

Coziah Izzard injury update

[autotag]Coziah Izzard[/autotag] was banged up two weeks ago against Ohio State and was listed as questionable for last week’s game against Washington. Izzard did not play in the game.

Penn State faces Purdue at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The Nittany Lions are a four-touchdown favorite.

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Penn State schedule: Is Penn State playing today? 

Is Penn State playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Penn State will continue its journey to a possible spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana when it faces the Purdue Boilermakers in Big Ten action this afternoon. All indications are this should be a virtual walkthrough for the Nittany Lions as they play the first of back-to-back road games in November.

Penn State won at home in a primetime game against Washington in front of a whiteout crowd last weekend. The 35-6 win was the perfect rebound win after taking its first loss of the season the previous week, and the win helped keep Penn State firmly among the top-ranked teams in the country according to the College Football Playoff selection committee. Penn State remains on course to potentially host a first-round playoff game in December but will likely have to win its final remaining games in the regular season to do so.

That work begins this afternoon with its road game at Purdue. You can watch the game at 3:30 p.m. on CBS, and Penn State is a massive favorite in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Penn State has dominated the all-time series with Purdue, with the majority of the meetings coming once the Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten. The Boilermakers should be no real test for Penn State with just one win this season, but Penn State cannot afford to take anything for granted with the selection committee watching closely in the final weeks of the season.

Here is a look at Penn State’s 2024 schedule with all results so far, and what games remain in the regular season.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sept. 7: Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sept. 21: Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sept. 28: Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5: UCLA (W, 27-11)
  • Oct. 12: at USC (W, 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26: at Wisconsin (W, 28-13)
  • Nov. 2: Ohio State (L, 20-13)
  • Nov. 9: Washington (W, 35-6)
  • Nov. 16: at Purdue
  • Nov. 23: at Minnesota
  • Nov. 30: Maryland
  • Record: 8-1

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Penn State basketball lands elite 2025 guard Kayden Mingo

Penn State landed the highest-ranked recruiting in the history of their basketball program!

It has been an incredible start for Penn State basketball this season in the second year under head coach [autotag]Mike Rhoades[/autotag]. He admitted that things didn’t quite go as expected or planned in the 2023-24 campaign, but after attacking the transfer portal again and bringing in a solid freshman class, the Nittany Lions are rolling.

They scored 100 points in back-to-back games for the first time in program history, signaling that Rhoades might be bringing the exciting brand of basketball to Happy Valley that he promised when he was named head coach.

How the rest of the season goes will be seen, but there is no reason to believe they will slow down when the holiday tournaments get underway and they get into conference play.

As for the future of the program, one things Rhoades has always done no matter where he’s been is recruit at a high level.

Penn State brought in four players as part of the 2024 class, landing them outside the top 65 when it comes to national rankings, but the 2025 cycle has seen them take it to the next level.

First, they earned a commitment from 6-foot-11 in-state big man Justin Houser back in June. That was followed up by landing four-star win Mason Blackwood from the state of New York.

Now, Penn State has landed the highest-ranked recruit in the history of the program with four-star guard [autotag]Kayden Mingo[/autotag] announcing he has committed to the program.

“The energy at Penn State is second to none. The program is great, I really enjoyed watching their practice. The facilities were beautiful and they really impressed me also. The coaches told me they plan on me coming in and they want me to be their point guard and run the show,” he told Nate Bauer of BlueWhiteIllustrated.

This is a major get for Rhoades and the program.

With star guard [autotag]Ace Baldwin[/autotag] expected to depart after this season, Penn State needs another dynamic player who can run this offense and be the point of attack on defense and with the ball in his hands.

That’s the type of player Mingo is.

Ranked No. 43 in the 2025 class by On3’s Industry Ranking, the New York native could be the future star of this program going forward as Penn State tries to build up their basketball program in a loaded Big 10 Conference.

Best photos of Ohio State football’s win over Penn State

Check out some of the best photos of Ohio State’s win over Penn State. #GoBucks

After hearing many doubts nationally and within its own media, the Ohio State football team traveled to Happy Valley and beat No. 3 Penn State 20-13, to run its record to 7-1 and keep all of its very lofty goals still in reach.

The Buckeyes wore their traditional away whites in State College and that always provides a great contrast against the backdrop of colors the home team in the middle of fall provides.

We like to share some of the  best high-resolution photos of the action with you after every Ohio State game and we had plenty of photos snapped that we’ve sifted through to add to our latest picture gallery.

Here are some of the best photos of Ohio State football’s victory over Penn State on Saturday afternoon.

Penn State vs. Ohio State injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 10

All the latest updates and news on Penn State’s injury report ahead of a Week 10 game vs. Ohio State.

Penn State hosts Ohio State in one of the games of the year in the Big Ten. But the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes each are coming into the week with some notable injury concerns after last week. Penn State lost key players in the first half of last week’s win at Wisconsin when quarterback [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] and defensive end [autotag]Dani Dennis-Sutton[/autotag] each left in the second half of the game. Ohio State is battling some offensive line concerns after getting a little banged up last week in a win against Nebraska.

Penn State and Ohio State kick off today’s game at noon Eastern on Fox. Penn State is a slight underdog at home and does not have history on its side in this series. If Penn State is going to pick up a win, then it will need to be as close to full strength as possible.

Here is a look at the player availability reports for both teams for today’s big game in Happy Valley. (Player availability reports are released two hours prior to kickoff, so this post will be updated accordingly once that information is available).

Penn State player availability report

QUESTIONABLE

  • Dani Dennis-Sutton
  • [autotag]Anthony Donkoh[/autotag]

OUT

  • [autotag]Kevin Winston Jr.[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Kaden Saunders[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Quinton Martin Jr.[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Cam Wallace[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Keon Wylie[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Zuriah Fisher[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Andrew Rappleyea[/autotag]

Ohio State player availability report

OUT

  • TC Caffey (season)
  • Josh Simmons (season)
  • Zen Michalski
  • Reis Stocksdales
  • Will Kacmarek

Drew Allar injury update

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar left last week’s game at Wisconsin at the end of the first half with an apparent knee injury. After warming up for the second half, Allar did not play after halftime, giving way to backup quarterback Beau Pribula. Allar was seen practicing with the team this week and is expected to play and start for the Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Dani Dennis-Sutton injury update

Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton left last week’s game early in the second half with a reported groin injury. Dennis-Sutotn was taken out of the game late in the first half and did try playing at the start of the second half, but he was removed quickly in the second half as a caution. Head coach James Franklin said this week he would be a game-time decision.

Penn State football schedule: Is Penn State playing today?

Is Penn State playing today? You bet they are! Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will Penn State be on the field today in Week 10 of the college football schedule? You bet, and the eyes of the college football world will be watching closely.

Penn State is coming off a big road win at Wisconsin last week, with a primetime victory in Madison giving Penn State back-to-back road wins in the toughest road trips of the year (USC and Wisconsin). Penn State’s 28-13 win over the Badgers was fueled by a strong relief appearance form quarterback Beau Pribula, who took over for an injured Drew Allar at the start of the second half.

Penn State hosts Ohio State in a top-five clash between Big Ten championship contenders. This is the second time in series history that both the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes are ranked in the top-five of the national polls. Penn State comes into the game without a loss, while Ohio State has already lost once in conference play, but the series history is heavily in favor of the visiting Buckeyes. Penn State has won just one game against Ohio State under head coach James Franklin.

Today’s game will be seen on Fox and both ESPN and Fox have their college football pregame shows in town setup outside the Bryce Jordan Center.

Here is an updated look at Penn State’s schedule and results so far this season, as well as the remaining games on the schedule.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31 at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sep. 7 vs. Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sep. 21 vs. Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sep. 28 vs. Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5 vs. UCLA (W 27-11)
  • Oct. 12 at USC (W 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26 at Wisconsin (W 28-13)
  • Nov. 2 vs. Ohio State
  • Nov. 9 vs. Washington
  • Nov. 16 at Purdue
  • Nov. 23 at Minnesota
  • Nov. 30 vs. Maryland
  • Record: 7-0

Drew Allar leaves game vs. Wisconsin with injury

Penn State QB Drew Allar left the Wisconsin game with a possible knee injury.

Penn State didn’t just suffer one key injury late in the first half against Wisconsin. After seeing defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton late in the first half of the game only to return to start the second half, the Nittany Lions may have lost their starting quarterback.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] went to the Penn State locker room shortly before the end of the first half after the offense failed to pick up a first down in the final minute of the half. Allar did not start the second half for the offense, instead giving way to backup quarterback Beau Pribula.

Drew Allar injury update

It is unknown just what is wrong with Allar, although he did appear to have a potential knee injury. He came up looking a little ginger a couple of moments after being taken down by the Wisconsin defense. Allar reportedly did come out to warm up before the second half started but took his helmet off after a brief conversation with head coach James Franklin.

How long will Allar be out?

We will have to wait for any updates on Allar’s status, although it is unlikely James Franklin will provide many details after the Wisconsin game and ahead of next week’s home game against Ohio State.

Penn State QB depth chart

Penn State is not particularly deep with quarterback depth at the moment. Beau Pribule is a serviceable backup option and can do some things with his legs that Allar can not, so the offense could still be fun to watch with Allar out of the picture for an undetermined amount of time. Penn State freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer has yet to make an appearance and record any stats for Penn State.

Dani Dennis-Sutton leaves game vs. Wisconsin with injury

Penn State DL Dani Dennis-Sutton left the Wisconsin game with an injury. Here are the latest updates.

Penn State is hoping to win a road game at Wisconsin on Saturday night, but the other big goal is to stay healthy. The defense could be in some danger of that as the first half came to a close in Madison.

Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton was helped off the field late in the first half as Wisconsin was driving with the football for an eventual go-ahead touchdown. Dennis-Sutton appeared to suffer some lower-body injury with attention being placed on his right leg or groin by trainers.

Dani Dennis-Sutton injury update

All that is known at this time is Dennis-Sutton was taken out of the game with an apparent lower body injury. He was taken to the medical tent on the Penn State sideline late in the first half. His status for the second half is unknown.

UPDATE 9:48 PM: Dani Dennis-Sutton did return to the game to start the second half, although he did make a quick trip back to the sideline to be attended to by a trainer.

UPDATE: 9:50 PM: Dani Dennis-Sutton is officially out for the remainder of the game, as reported by an NBC sideline report during the broadcast of the game.

How long will Dani Dennis-Sutton be out?

There is no update on the status of Dennis-Sutton for the remainder of this game at this time. It was reported his time in the medical tent was brief.

Penn State DL depth chart

If Dani Dennis-Sutton is going to miss any playing time, then Penn State’s next man up may be Smith Vilbert. The redshirt senior has the experience edge over a couple of other options behind Dennis-Sutton on the one side of the depth chart.

Amin Vanover could be another potential veteran option, although he is typically the backup to Abdul Carter on the other side of the line. Unfortunately, Zuriah Fisher is out with an injury.

Penn State football schedule: Is Penn State playing today? 

Is Penn State playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Penn State be on the field today in Week 9 of the college football schedule? You bet they are!

Penn State is back in action this week after getting a week off following its thrilling road win at USC two weeks ago. Penn State faces another challenge in Big Ten play on Saturday when it visits Wisconsin for a primetime matchup in Camp Randal Stadium.

Penn State came from behind with a big second-half performance and a record day from tight end Tyler Warren to beat USC in overtime. Slow starts have been popping up for Penn State this season, and they will hope to overcome that Saturday night against a Wisconsin team that has been dominant in recent weeks against lower-tier competition.

This is the start of a key three-game stretch for Penn State. Ranked third in the national polls coming into the week, and likely firmly in a College Football Playoff position, the Nittany Lions travel to a tough environment Saturday night at Wisconsin and then host Ohio State next week. Following that is a home game against new Big Ten member Washington before the schedule likely gets much easier to close out the season, although it would be unwise to look past an upcoming road trip to Minnesota. Just ask USC.

Here is a look at Penn State’s remaining schedule, beginning with Saturday night’s showdown in Madison, Wisconsin.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31 at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sep. 7 vs. Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sep. 21 vs. Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sep. 28 vs. Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5 vs. UCLA (W 27-11)
  • Oct. 12 at USC (W 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26 at Wisconsin
  • Nov. 2 vs. Ohio State
  • Nov. 9 vs. Washington
  • Nov. 16 at Purdue
  • Nov. 23 at Minnesota
  • Nov. 30 vs. Maryland

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Nike releases 2024 Penn State Air Zoom Pegasus 41 sneakers, how to buy the new shoes

The new 2024 Nike Air Pegasus NCAA Collection has dropped. Get your Penn State shoes before they sell out.

College football is back in University Park.

Penn State is ranked No. 8 to start the fall and kicks off its season this weekend against West Virginia.

To celebrate the start of the college football season, Nike has released their Air Zoom Pegasus 41 NCAA Collection, and the shoes are everything we want and more.

Nike Penn State Nittany Lions Air Zoom Pegasus 41 sneakers
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These Nike Air Pegasus sneakers are unisex and you can see a size chart for both men and women here. Most importantly, they are officially on sale now, and they can be yours for just $149.99.

Nike Penn State Nittany Lions Air Zoom Pegasus 41 sneakers
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Gear up for the 2024 college football season with the new Penn State 2024 Nike Air Pegasus sneakers.

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