Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports
Penn State listed four players as questionable and 10 as out in its first Week 5 availability report before Friday’s game, officials said.
- Penn State will face Northwestern at the new $865 million Ryan Field on Friday, with cornerback Daryus Dixson listed as questionable for the matchup according to the team's availability report.
- The Nittany Lions enter the game after a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin last Saturday, where they surrendered a 17-0 lead, prompting head coach Matt Campbell to emphasize accountability and growth.
- Linebacker Cam Smith, cornerback Christian Askew, and kicker Cristiano Rosa are also listed as questionable, while wide receiver Koby Howard is confirmed out for Friday's matchup.
- With a short turnaround, the Nittany Lions have shifted their focus toward correcting mistakes rather than dwelling on the Wisconsin defeat, as offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh noted the team is embracing a forward-looking mindset.
- This contest represents the first ever game at Northwestern's $865 million Ryan Field, where Campbell emphasized the team must execute for four quarters to move past the recent adversity.
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Penn State has no time to dwell on loss with trip to Northwestern
Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports
Penn State may be without a standout cornerback for Friday's game. Sophomore Daryus Dixson is listed as questionable for the Nittany Lions' matchup at Northwestern, according to the team's availability report released Tuesday night. Joining him as questionable are linebacker Cam Smith, cornerback Christian Askew and kicker Cristiano Rosa. Confirmed as out for Penn State are wide receiver Koby Howard, defensive ends Max Granville, LaVar Arrington…
Penn State Head coach Matt Campbell on Moving Past the Loss, Preparing for Wisconsin
Matt Campbell addresses fans directly after the Wisconsin loss, breaks down Daryus Dixson’s questionable status and the increased roles for Jameer and Zion Tracy at corner, and explains the run game’s inch-by-inch inconsistencies ahead of Northwestern. 0:00 – How Game Performance Factors Into Earning Playing Time 0:36 – Daryus Dixson’s Injury Status: Questionable for Northwestern 1:10 – Jameer & Zion Tracy Stepping Up at Cornerback 1:38 – Gradin…
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