Ahead of Saturday’s clash, Penn State and UCLA released their Big Ten-mandated availability reports.
Nittany Lion linebacker Tony Rojas, who head coach James Franklin confirmed had a long-term injury, and running back Cam Wallace, who previously overcame a long-term injury that ended his 2024 season, are listed as out. Additionally, right guard Anthony Donkoh, who was banged up in last week’s game against Oregon but returned, and quarterback Jaxon Smolik, who’s seen just one snap this season, were listed as questionable. All four are new additions to the report.
Players who remain out after missing last week’s contest include wide receivers Kaden Saunders, Lyrick Samuel, Josiah Brown and Peter Gonzalez, quarterback Bekkem Kritza, defensive end Max Granville, linebacker Kari Jackson, defensive end Mason Robinson, defensive tackle Kaleb Artis, offensive linemen Brady O’Hara, Liam Horan and J’ven Williams, cornerback Donte Nastasi and defensive end Jordan Mayer.
Despite an extensive list of players, only Rojas and Donkoh are starters for Penn State.
For the Bruins, defensive linemen Nico Davillier, Tyler Partlow and Robert James III, offensive linemen Jaylan Jeffers and K.D. Arnold, and quarterbacks Pierce Clarkson and Karson Gordon are listed as out, while wide receiver Carter Shaw and defensive linemen Anthony Jones and Grant Buckey are questionable.
