Penn State and Northwestern are both dealing with a long list of injuries ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy is listed as questionable after playing in each of the last four games. Offensive guard Anthony Donkoh and running back Cam Wallace remain questionable after holding that designation last week against UCLA, when Donkoh saw a season-low 14 snaps.
Wide receiver Lyrick Samuel is available for the first time this season, while J’Ven Williams has been elevated from out to questionable.
The Nittany Lions remain without linebacker Tony Rojas, wide receivers Kaden Saunders, Peter Gonzalez and Josiah Brown, quarterback Bekkem Kritza, defensive end Max Granville, linebacker Kari Jackson, defensive end Mason Robinson, defensive tackle Kaleb Artis, offensive linemen Brady O’Hara and Liam Horan, cornerback Donte Nastasi and defensive end Jordon Mayer. Safety Lamont Payne Jr., is a new addition to the list of players designated out for the game.
Wildcat running back Cam Porter, linebacker Yannis Karlaftis, defensive back Jalen Lewis and defensive lineman Dylan Roberts, who are out for the season. Additionally, defensive back Tito Williams Jr., linebacker Matthew Smith, wide receivers Tate Crane and Braden Blueitt, offensive linemen Matt Keeler and Jace Borcherding and defensive linemen Migo Jackson and Braxton Strong are out for the game.
Additionally, defensive lineman Tyler Gant, who played last week, is listed as questionable.
