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Penn State injury concerns persist as Koby Howard remains b-

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Penn State ~~defeats Purdue 31-17 to snap losing streak~~ injury concerns persist as Koby Howard remains b-

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. ~~Prior to the matchup, the team faced an extensive injury list, with wide receivers Koby Howard and Chase Sowell both sidelined. To secure the win, the~~ The offense relied on a dominant ground game, outrushing the Boilermakers 269 to ~~33.~~ 33, led by Cam Wallace ~~led the rushing effort~~ with a career-best 135 yards and a ~~touchdown on 22 carries, while Carson Hansen added 96 yards. Together, the running backs contributed 231 yards and two touchdowns.~~ touchdown. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards, including a touchdown ~~pass~~ to tight end Andrew Rappleyea and a rushing touchdown of his own. Defensively, Penn State intercepted Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne twice. Safeties Jamison Patton and Jeremiah Cooper recorded the interceptions, while cornerbacks Audavion Collins and Daryus Dixson contributed pass breakups and pressure. Although a blocked punt allowed Purdue to remain within one score, the Boilermakers struggled to enter the red zone, finishing with only 175 total yards of offense. Purdue head coach Barry Odom noted that his team struggled to win one-on-one battles on the offensive line, which hindered their ability to establish the run. Looking ahead touchdown. Injury concerns continue to impact the ~~matchup against Washington,~~ roster as star wide receiver Koby Howard remains sidelined. Howard has ~~been ruled out, marking his sixth consecutive game~~ missed six consecutive games due to an undisclosed ~~injury.~~ 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 ~~players confirmed out for~~ roster updates ahead of the ~~Nittany Lions~~ Washington matchup include linebacker Alex Tatsch, defensive end Max Granville, cornerback Tyler Armstead, defensive tackle Alijah Carnell, and kicker Cristiano ~~Rosa.~~ 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.

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