Sutherland, who played linebacker and was a special teams ace in college, was signed as a defensive back.
The game will take place on January 3, 2025, and will be the first time the Nittany Lions have played outdoors.
Scott came to Penn State as the nation's No. 26 recruit with U.S. youth national team reps and All-American accolades.
The gift will fund the $700 million renovations to Beaver Stadium.
The Commanders could give McSorley a chance to start against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.
James Franklin did not describe the injury as "season-ending."