Overview
- Penn State enters the week 3-5 overall and 0-5 in the Big Ten after five consecutive defeats, while undefeated Indiana is 9-0 and favored by two touchdowns.
- Smith said the game plan will add play-action, intermediate throws in the 12–18 yard range and five to seven vertical shots, and he confirmed freshman Koby Howard will see expanded snaps.
- Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has totaled 238 passing yards with three interceptions over his two starts, and the team averages 180.4 passing yards per game near the bottom of the FBS.
- After Ohio State receivers repeatedly beat Penn State’s corners deep, Smith said he will be more involved with the position group as Indiana brings an elite scoring offense and prolific receivers.
- Kickoff for Penn State’s Nov. 15 game at Michigan State is set for 3:30 p.m., with the broadcast to be assigned to CBS or Big Ten Network.