Week 10 of the college football season is in the books. In Washington, Penn State football watched a 28-6 halftime lead nearly disappear before escaping with a 28-25 win.

Elsewhere, several former Penn State players returned from bye weeks and had big games as the season rolls into November.

Here’s a look at how Penn State transfer departures performed in Week 10.

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Virginia Tech

Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 28 of 38 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Hokies’ 51-28 loss to SMU. Grunkemeyer added a score on the ground and rushed for a 2-point conversion.

Luke Reynolds, Virginia Tech

Luke Reynolds led the Hokies with 67 receiving yards on six catches. His longest reception went for 29 yards, but Virginia Tech couldn’t keep up with SMU’s offense.

Tyseer Denmark, Virginia Tech

Tyseer Denmark made his lone catch count. He caught one pass for 20 yards as the Hokies fell to 6-3.

Keon Wylie, Virginia Tech

Keon Wylie had a productive day. Wylie recorded seven tackles, including five solo stops, tying for third on the team.

Cortez Harris, Virginia Tech

Cortez Harris was causing problems in the Mustangs’ backfield, recording three tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, half a sack, and a quarterback hurry, but the effort wasn’t enough.

Xavier Gilliam, Tennessee

Xavier Gilliam recorded one assisted tackle and two quarterback hurries as No. 13 Tennessee overwhelmed No. 6 Kentucky 34-6.

Amare Campbell, Tennessee

The former Penn State linebacker finished with six tackles, including four solo stops, and a pass breakup. The Volunteers kept Kentucky out of the end zone throughout the win.

Dejuan Lane, Tennessee

Dejuan Lane intercepted a first-quarter pass in the end zone to shut down Kentucky’s scoring chance. He also added four tackles, including one for a 5-yard loss.

Jabree Coleman, South Carolina

Jabree Coleman found little running room in No. 21 South Carolina’s 17-9 win over Texas A&M, finishing with 25 yards on 11 carries.

Jaylen Harvey, North Carolina

Jaylen Harvey recorded two tackles and a quarterback hurry as North Carolina beat UConn 38-21 to move above .500.

Elliot Washington II, Clemson

Elliot Washington helped Clemson grind out an 18-13 win over Syracuse. He recorded two tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup.

Owen Wafle, Duke

Owen Wafle contributed two tackles, including half a tackle for loss, as the Blue Devils rolled past NC State 41-3.

Da’Kaari Nelson, NC State

Da’Kaari Nelson finished with three tackles and a pass breakup against Duke. Two of his tackles came from solo stops as the Wolfpack defense struggled to contain Duke.

King Mack, NC State

King Mack recorded six solo tackles and returned three kickoffs for 57 yards.

Kaden Saunders, Southern Miss

Kaden Saunders had one of the more productive nights. He gave Southern Miss something to build on in its 54-23 loss to James Madison. Saunders caught six passes for 122 yards, including a 45-yard reception.

Anthony Ivey, San Jose State

Anthony Ivey made his lone catch count, hauling in a 49-yard reception during San Jose State’s 30-19 win over Northern Illinois.

Aaron Enterline, Towson

Aaron Enterline caught eight passes for 88 yards and a touchdown as FCS Towson defeated FCS Sacred Heart 43-40 in double overtime. Enterline’s fourth-quarter touchdown helped spark a 14-point comeback.

Enai White, Oklahoma State

Enai White finished with one tackle as the Cowboys cruised past Kansas State 66-28.

Mehki Flowers, Akron

The former four-star recorded one tackle in Akron’s 28-20 loss to Ohio during the midweek MAC slate.

Jaxon Smolik, Temple

Jaxon Smolik completed 12 of 26 passes for 173 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Temple erased a 28-point deficit before Navy spoiled the comeback with a late game-winning touchdown to win 42-35.

Kolin Dinkins, Temple

Kolin Dinkins recorded three tackles against Navy, including one solo stop and half a tackle for loss.

Kaleb Artis, Temple

Kaleb Artis finished with three tackles as the Owls struggled to slow down the Midshipmen’s rushing attack.

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