Penn State CB Daryus Dixson a Game-Time Decision Against Northwestern, Other Updates

Penn State releases availability report, captains ahead of Week 5 matchup

EVANSTON, Ill. — The final availability report has been released alongside this week's captains ahead of kickoff between Penn State and Northwestern.

Penn State CB Daryus Dixson a Game-Time Decision Against Northwestern, Other Updates

Penn State offered no clarity on the status of cornerback Daryus Dixson ahead of Friday's contest against Northwestern. After listing Dixson as questionable throughout the week, the Nittany Lions categorized him as a game-time decision during the final availability report before kickoff at 8 p.m. EDT. He's the only game-time decision, while many others are out. Among those not participating against the Wildcats during the debut of New Ryan Field…

Daryus Dixson Participates in First Series At Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. – Through much of the week, the biggest question on the availability reports would be if cornerback Daryus Dixson would play in the Big Ten road opener of the 2026 season against Northwestern. Listed in the final availability report as a game time decision, Dixson was a go on the Nittany Lions first series against Northwestern.  Earlier this week, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell mentioned that Dixson was “dinged up” late in th…

12 Players Ruled Out For Penn State Football Against Northwestern

Twelve players are listed as out for Penn State football’s road matchup against Northwestern, per the gameday Big Ten availability report for the matchup. Koby Howard will miss his second straight game after suffering an injury against Buffalo. He will be out for an “extended period of time.” Penn State’s offense will also be without tight end Cooper Alexander and offensive lineman Will Tompkins against the Wildcats. Defensive end Lavar Arringto…