Overview

• Drew Allar went 19-for-33 for 200 yards and two touchdowns, with scoring grabs by Khalil Dinkins and Devonte Ross, while Kaytron Allen ran for 144 yards including a 67-yard TD and Nick Singleton added a late score.
• Penn State posted a shutout behind impact plays from Alonzo Ford Jr.’s interception, freshman Chaz Coleman’s strip sack and long return, and a team-high 10 tackles from Tony Rojas.
• The Nittany Lions led just 10-0 at halftime after stalled drives and a blocked 53-yard field-goal attempt, and James Franklin said Allar wasn’t in his usual rhythm.
• Class of 2026 defensive lineman Tavian Branch verbally committed to Penn State after previously pledging to Rutgers, according to On3’s reporting.
• Industry reporting indicates Penn State is preparing to switch from Nike to Adidas pending Board of Trustees approval, a move not yet officially announced.