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Penn State injury concerns persist as Koby Howard remains b-

Overview

Penn State overcame roster challenges to defeat Purdue 31-17 at Beaver Stadium, marking the first Big Ten conference victory of the 2026 season. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Nittany Lions, improving their record to 4-4. The offense relied on a dominant ground game, outrushing the Boilermakers 269 to 33, led by Cam Wallace with a career-best 135 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards, including a touchdown to tight end Andrew Rappleyea and a rushing touchdown.

Injury concerns continue to impact the roster as star wide receiver Koby Howard remains sidelined. Howard has missed six consecutive games due to an undisclosed injury sustained during a Week 3 victory over Buffalo. Head coach Matt Campbell reported that Howard is currently in a “pause state” regarding his return. While the coaching staff is attempting to beat a recovery timeline, Campbell stated he refuses to play the receiver until he is “100% healthy,” noting the absence could extend through the end of the regular season or into the postseason.

Other roster updates ahead of the Washington matchup include linebacker Alex Tatsch, defensive end Max Granville, cornerback Tyler Armstead, defensive tackle Alijah Carnell, and kicker Cristiano Rosa being ruled out. Receiver Chase Sowell is listed as probable, while Zay Robinson is questionable. Offensive lineman Malachi Goodman and defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim are also listed as probable.

Entities

Penn State · Koby Howard · Matt Campbell · Purdue · Cam Wallace

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard remains in pause state due to injury

    Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard's return remains uncertain as head coach Matt Campbell describes his recovery status as being in a “pause state.”

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard ruled out for Washington game

    Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard is ruled out for the game against Washington, marking his sixth consecutive missed game due to injury.

  3. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Penn State football secures first Big Ten win over Purdue

    Penn State defeated Purdue 31-17 to earn its first Big Ten win, fueled by a strong rushing attack and a dominant defensive performance in the second half.

  4. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Penn State defeats Purdue 31-17 to secure first Big Ten win

    Cam Wallace rushed for 135 yards as Penn State defeated Purdue 31-17, securing the program's first Big Ten win under Matt Campbell.

  5. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Penn State receiver Koby Howard remains questionable for Purdue game

    Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against Purdue as he continues to recover from an injury sustained in September.

Sources

altoonamirror.com · blackshoediaries.com · deadspin.com · gopsusports.com · lewistownsentinel.com · newsday.com · nittanysportsnow.com · observer-reporter.com · onwardstate.com · si.com · statecollege.com · triblive.com · wishtv.com

This summary has been updated 9 times: see revision history