Overview
- Penn State is 3-5 overall and 0-5 in the Big Ten and will host 9-0, No. 2 Indiana on Saturday, with the Hoosiers leading the nation in scoring and ranking among the leaders in multiple defensive categories.
- After Ohio State receivers repeatedly beat Penn State deep, Terry Smith said cornerback play "will get fixed" this week and he plans to be more hands-on with the position group.
- Smith said the offense will push the ball downfield with more play-action, intermediate throws in the 12–18 yard range, and five to seven vertical shots after producing just 145 passing yards with 102 after the catch at Ohio State.
- True freshman Koby Howard, responsible for the team’s longest receptions in each of the past two games, is set for increased playing time according to Smith.
- Penn State’s pass rush has sagged to 14 sacks in eight games with none against Oregon, Iowa or Ohio State, while the Nov. 15 game at Michigan State is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff with the network to be announced.