Ross had three receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown against FIU.
Despite first-half misfires on offense, the Nittany Lions untapped the Panthers defense in the second half to advance to 2-0.
Branch is the third defensive lineman commit in the class of 2026.
Zurah Fisher and Zion Tracy return to the starting defensive rotation against the Panthers.
Here's everything you need to know about the early-season clash of the cats.
