Gameday Coverage: Penn State vs. Purdue
It’s Halloween in Happy Valley, and Penn State football isn’t looking for tricks or treats, but rather its first Big Ten victory.
The Nittany Lions return to Beaver Stadium for the first time since October 10, hosting the Purdue Boilermakers at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Both teams are 3-4 and are coming off Week 8 byes.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the matchup.
Television
Big Ten Network will broadcast the game, with Chris Vosters on play-by-play and Anthony Herron on color commentary. Dannie Rogers will report from the sideline.
Radio
Penn State Sports Network — Steve Jones, Jack Ham, Brian Tripp
Local: 99.5 FM, 103.7 FM, 1450 AM, SiriusXM: 178, 231, 257, XM App
Weather
Happy Valley will be a perfect 60 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff, according to AccuWeather. Cloud cover sits at 76%, with wind gusts up to 10 mph.
The probability of precipitation is 2%.
Injuries
Since Purdue is a Big Ten opponent, Penn State’s injury availability report is available ahead of kickoff.
Receiver Koby Howard could make his return to the field after missing the last four games due to an injury suffered in Week 3 against Buffalo. The sophomore is listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. Campbell said on October 13 that Howard’s return would be more of a “post-bye week conversation”.
Penn State also lists receiver Chase Sowell and tight end Brian Kortovich as questionable against the Boilermakers.
Defensive ends Max Granville and Mason Robinson will not suit up on Saturday.
Granville suffered a season-ending injury in practice ahead of the Temple game and will miss the rest of the season, as will Robinson, who was injured at the start of spring ball.
Defensive end Lavar Arrington II missed the team’s first seven games after undergoing a “cleanup” surgery on his knee at the beginning of the season, but he is no longer listed on the Purdue injury report. Dayshaun Burnett, who has missed extended time, is also off the list.
Cornerbacks Joshua Johnson, Christian Askew, and Tyler Armstead are also listed as out, along with safety Omarion Davis, defensive tackle Liam Andrews, tight end Cooper Alexander, kicker Christiano Rosa, and offensive lineman Will Tompkins, who will miss the rest of the season after suffering a “unique” injury during pregame warmups before Buffalo.
Linebacker Alex Tatsch is out after Campbell announced that the sophomore would miss the rest of the season with an injury days after the USC game.
Meanwhile, defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim, safety Jeremiah Cooper, and defensive linemen Yvan Kemajou and Alexander McPherson are all probable for Saturday.
Series History
The Nittany Lions boast a commanding 17-3-1 all-time series record against Purdue. Penn State has won the last 11 matchups, with Purdue’s most recent victory dating back to 2004, when it won 20-13 in State College.
The two squads first clashed in 1951, when Purdue won 28–0 in West Lafayette.
Penn State won the most recent matchup 49-10 after Drew Allar completed 17 of 19 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns. Tight end Tyler Warren led the Nittany Lions in both rushing and receiving yards, totaling 190 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
The Nittany Lions have dominated this series, outscoring Purdue 604-368 across all 21 matchups.
Betting Lines
Penn State is a 10-point favorite against the Boilermakers, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 54.5 points.
Media Coverage
Onward State will have you covered throughout the game. Find big plays, analysis, photos, and more on our main Twitter account @OnwardState, as well as play-by-play commentary from @OnwardStSports.
Football writers Jamie Lynch (@jamielynchpsu), Cadyn Gill (@cgill214), and Oscar Orellana (@__oscarorellana) will provide you with coverage from inside the press box.
Photographers Tia Kaschauer (@tk_media412) and Ella Wehmeyer (@ellawehm)will provide visual updates from the field.
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