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The 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team played home games at Beaver Stadium located in College Township, Pennsylvania, with a mailing address of University Park, Pennsylvania.

Record7–6 (3–6 Big Ten)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorAndy Kotelnicki (2nd season)
Quick facts Penn State Nittany Lions football, Pinstripe Bowl champion ...
2025 Penn State Nittany Lions football
Pinstripe Bowl champion
Pinstripe Bowl, W 22–10 vs. Clemson
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record7–6 (3–6 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorAndy Kotelnicki (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorTy Howle (3rd season)
Offensive schemePro spread
Defensive coordinatorJim Knowles (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorAnthony Poindexter (5th season)
Base defense4–2–5
Captains
Home stadiumBeaver Stadium
Seasons
 2024
2026 
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2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Indiana y$#^ 90  160 
No. 5 Ohio State y^ 90  122 
No. 4 Oregon ^ 81  132 
No. 21 Michigan 72  94 
No. 20 USC 72  94 
No. 17 Iowa 63  94 
Illinois 54  94 
Washington 54  94 
Minnesota 54  85 
Nebraska 45  76 
Northwestern 45  76 
Penn State 36  76 
UCLA 36  39 
Rutgers 27  57 
Wisconsin 27  48 
Maryland 18  48 
Michigan State 18  48 
Purdue 09  210 
Championship: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10
  • # College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of August 20, 2026
Rankings from AP Poll
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Despite high preseason expectations, including a No. 2 Week 0 ranking in the AP poll and a 3–0 start, Penn State's season would collapse starting in week 5 with a home loss in double overtime against No. 6 Oregon. This was followed by a 42–37 loss at a winless UCLA team, despite being 25.5-point favorites. The defeat is widely considered one of the worst in program history and one of the largest upsets in college football history. As a result of this loss, the team dropped out of the AP Top 25.[1]

On October 11, Penn State suffered another home loss against Northwestern after quarterback Drew Allar suffered a season-ending leg injury late in the fourth quarter,[2] forcing redshirt freshman backup quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer to the starting role. Three additional losses followed: at Iowa, 25–24; at then-No. 1 Ohio State, 38–14; and vs. then-No. 2 Indiana, 27–24. These extended the team's losing streak to six games.

By the end of week 7, Penn State's 2025 season had been characterized as a "historic collapse" by multiple sports publications as the Nittany Lions became the first NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) program to lose back-to-back matchups as a 20-point favorite.[3][4][5] The Nittany Lions eventually rebounded by winning their last 3 games to finish the regular season 6–6, their worst record since also going 6–6 in 2014 outside the 4–5 pandemic year in 2020. They secured a 7–6 record by defeating Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl 22–10.

The team was led by 12th-year head coach James Franklin for the first six games of the season; Franklin was fired on October 12 following the loss to Northwestern.[6] Associate head coach Terry Smith was named the Nittany Lions' interim head coach.[7]

The Penn State Nittany Lions drew an average home attendance of 107,093, the 2nd-highest of all American football teams in the world.[8]

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 303:30 p.m.Nevada*No. 2CBSW 46–11106,915
September 612:00 p.m.FIU*No. 2
  • Beaver Stadium
  • University Park, PA
BTNW 34–0103,817
September 133:30 p.m.No. 11 (FCS) Villanova*No. 2
  • Beaver Stadium
  • University Park, PA
FS1W 52–6109,516
September 277:30 p.m.No. 6 OregonNo. 3
NBCL 24–30 2OT111,015
October 43:30 p.m.at UCLANo. 7CBSL 37–4239,256
October 113:30 p.m.Northwesterndagger
  • Beaver Stadium
  • University Park, PA
FS1L 21–22108,121
October 187:00 p.m.at IowaPeacockL 24–2569,250
November 112:00 p.m.at No. 1 Ohio StateFOXL 14–38105,517
November 812:00 p.m. No. 2 Indiana
  • Beaver Stadium
  • University Park, PA
FOXL 24–27105,231
November 153:30 p.m.at Michigan StateCBSW 28–1061,671
November 227:00 p.m.Nebraska
  • Beaver Stadium
  • University Park, PA
NBCW 37–10105,038
November 293:30 p.m.at RutgersBTNW 40–3655,212
December 2712:00 p.m.vs. Clemson*ABCW 22–1041,101
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Rankings

More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP2 (23)2 (7)2 (5)2 (5)3 (5)7RV
Coaches3 (14)2 (6)2 (4)2 (3)2 (3)622RVRVRV
CFPNot releasedNot released
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Preseason

Big Ten media poll

The annual Cleveland.com Preseason Big Ten Media Poll was released on July 21, 2025. The Nittany Lions were predicted to finish the regular season first in the conference.[11]

Game summaries

vs Nevada

Nevada Wolf Pack (0–0) at No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 0 3 0811
No. 2 Nittany Lions 10 17 12746
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at Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, PA

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First quarter
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 1-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 3:05. Nittany Lions 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:41.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 28-yard field goal, 1:41. Nittany Lions 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, -4 yards, 1:16.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 12-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 10:02. Nittany Lions 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:18.
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 28-yard field goal, 4:52. Nittany Lions 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 5:05.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 28-yard field goal, 2:22. Nittany Lions 20–3. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:18.
  • PSU – Kyron Hudson 31-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 0:23. Nittany Lions 27–3. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:15.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 32-yard field goal, 9:23. Nittany Lions 30–3. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:32.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 1-yard run (pass failed), 7:15. Nittany Lions 36–3. Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 0:21.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 39-yard field goal, 3:21. Nittany Lions 39–3. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:26.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Ethan Grunkemeyer 6-yard run (Matthew Parker kick), 7:37. Nittany Lions 46–3. Drive: 15 plays, 94 yards, 7:10.
  • NEV – Marcus Bellon 9-yard pass from AJ Bianco (AJ Bianco–Jett Carpenter pass), 0:25. Nittany Lions 46–11. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 1:29.
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More information Statistics, NEV ...
StatisticsNEVPSU
First downs1325
Plays–yards52–20371–438
Rushes–yards31–7836–135
Passing yards125303
Passing: compattint11–21–129–35–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession26:2033:40
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Passing Chubba Purdy 7/15, 97 yards, INT
Rushing Chubba Purdy 14 carries, 55 yards
Receiving Marcus Bellon 6 receptions, 76 yards, TD
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 22/26, 217 yards, TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 8 carries, 43 yards, TD
Receiving Kyron Hudson 6 receptions, 89 yards, TD
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vs FIU

FIU Panthers (1–0) at No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions (1–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
No. 2 Nittany Lions 7 3 101434
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

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First quarter
  • PSU – Khalil Dinkins 9-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 3:54. Nittany Lions 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 3:54.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 41-yard field goal, 0:50. Nittany Lions 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:06.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 34-yard field goal, 9:56. Nittany Lions 13–0. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:04.
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 42-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 4:44. Nittany Lions 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:09.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 67-yard run (Ryan Barker kick) 3:29. Nittany Lions 27–0. Drive: 1 play, 67 yards, 0:11.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 5-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 1:19. Nittany Lions 34–0. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:03.
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More information Statistics, FIU ...
StatisticsFIUPSU
First downs1420
Plays–yards72–29064–409
Rushes–yards39–14131–209
Passing yards149200
Passing: compattint18–33–119–33–0
Turnovers20
Time of possession34:1725:43
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FIU Passing Keyone Jenkins 15/28, 127 yards, INT
Rushing Kejon Owens 15 carries, 78 yards
Receiving JoJo Stone 1 reception, 27 yards
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 19/33, 200 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 16 carries, 144 yards, TD
Receiving Devonte Ross 3 receptions, 61 yards, TD
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vs No. 11 (FCS) Villanova

No. 11 (FCS) Villanova Wildcats (1–0) at No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions (2–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 11 (FCS) Wildcats 0 0 066
No. 2 Nittany Lions 7 14 102152
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

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First quarter
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 4-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 8:48. Nittany Lions 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 6:07.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 45-yard field goal, 14:22. Nittany Lions 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:38.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 28-yard field goal, 6:39. Nittany Lions 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:13.
  • PSU – Trebor Peña 23-yard pass from Drew Allar (Drew Allar–Trebor Peña pass), 0:32. Nittany Lions 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 0:36.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 42-yard field goal, 10:02. Nittany Lions 24–0. Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 2:52.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 3-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 3:36. Nittany Lions 31–0. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:39.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 18-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 10:43. Nittany Lions 38–0. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:26.
  • PSU – Joey Schlaffer 19-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (Ryan Barker kick), 7:05. Nittany Lions 45–0. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:34.
  • PSU – Jahmir Joseph 49-yard interception return (Ryan Barker kick), 6:24. Nittany Lions 52–0.
  • VILL – Brandon Binkowski 8-yard pass from Tanner Maddocks, 0:00. Nittany Lions 52–6. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 6:24.
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More information Statistics, VU ...
StatisticsVUPSU
First downs1128
Plays–yards63–17969–465
Rushes–yards36–8338–237
Passing yards96228
Passing: compattint13–27–217–31–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession31:4428:16
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Villanova Passing Tanner Maddocks 6/12, 69 yards, TD, INT
Rushing David Avit 10 carries, 53 yards
Receiving Braden Reed 2 receptions, 41 yards
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 16/29, 209 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Kaytron Allen 10 carries, 86 yards, TD
Receiving Luke Reynolds 4 receptions, 73 yards
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vs No. 6 Oregon

No. 6 Oregon Ducks (4–0) at No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (3–0) – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34OT2OTTotal
No. 6 Ducks 0 3 777630
No. 3 Nittany Lions 0 3 0147024
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

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First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 49-yard field goal, 13:26. Nittany Lions 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 32 yards, 4:56.
  • ORE – Atticus Sappington 42-yard field goal, 3:42. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:13.
Third quarter
  • ORE – Dierre Hill Jr. 8-yard pass from Dante Moore (Atticus Sappington kick), 3:16. Ducks 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:55.
Fourth quarter
  • ORE – Jordon Davison 8-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick), 12:25. Ducks 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:57.
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 35-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 10:30. Ducks 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:55.
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 7-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 0:30. Tied 17–17. Drive: 15 plays, 62 yards, 6:37.
First overtime
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 4-yard run (Ryan Barker kick). Nittany Lions 24–17. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards.
  • ORE – Jamari Johnson 2-yard pass from Dante Moore (Atticus Sappington kick). Tied 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards.
Second overtime
  • ORE – Gary Bryant Jr. 25-yard pass from Dante Moore (pass conversion failed). Ducks 30–24. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards.
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More information Statistics, ORE ...
StatisticsOREPSU
First downs2015
Plays–yards78–42460–276
Rushes–yards39–17635–139
Passing yards248137
Passing: compattint29–39–014–25–1
Turnovers01
Time of possession33:5226:08
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon Passing Dante Moore 29/39, 248 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Dierre Hill Jr. 10 carries, 82 yards
Receiving Dakorien Moore 7 receptions, 89 yards
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 14/25, 137 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Kaytron Allen 12 carries, 54 yards, TD
Receiving Devonte Ross 4 receptions, 48 yards, 2 TD
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at UCLA

No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (3–1) at UCLA Bruins (0–4) – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 7 Nittany Lions 7 0 141637
Bruins 10 17 7842
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at Rose BowlPasadena, CA

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: South at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 39,256
  • Referee: Gregory Blum
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN box score, GoPSUsports.com box score
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First quarter
  • UCLA – Kwazi Gilmer 11-yard pass from Nico Iamaleava (Mateen Bhaghani kick), 10:32. Bruins 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
  • UCLA – Mateen Bhaghani 24-yard field goal, 7:22. Bruins 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:05.
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 13-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 5:14. Bruins 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:14.
Second quarter
  • UCLA – Titus Mokiao-Atimalala 6-yard pass from Nico Iamaleava (Mateen Bhaghani kick), 8:52. Bruins 17–7. Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 8:16.
  • UCLA – Nico Iamaleava 3-yard run (Mateen Bhaghani kick), 4:49. Bruins 24–7. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 3:07.
  • UCLA – Mateen Bhaghani 54-yard field goal, 0:00. Bruins 27–7. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:22.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Khalil Dinkins 40-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 11:32. Bruins 27–14. Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:44.
  • PSU – Liam Clifford 6-yard return of blocked punt (Ryan Barker kick), 7:25. Bruins 27–21.
  • UCLA – Nico Iamaleava 1-yard run (Mateen Bhaghani kick), 2:58. Bruins 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:24.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 2-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 14:27. Bruins 34–28. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:29.
  • UCLA – Nico Iamaleava 7-yard run (Nico Iamaleava–Kwazi Gilmer pass), 6:46. Bruins 42–28. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:45.
  • PSU – Kyron Hudson 15-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick), 4:11. Bruins 42–35. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:30.
  • PSU – A.J. Harris Safety, 0:17. Bruins 42–37.
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUUCLA
First downs2122
Plays–yards57–35777–435
Rushes–yards31–15753–269
Passing yards200166
Passing: compattint19–26–017–24–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession20:4339:17
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 19/26, 200 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Drew Allar 11 carries, 78 yards
Receiving Kyron Hudson 4 receptions, 52 yards, TD
UCLA Passing Nico Iamaleava 17/24, 166 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Nico Iamaleava 16 carries, 128 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Kwazi Gilmer 5 receptions, 79 yards, TD
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vs Northwestern

Northwestern Wildcats (3–2) at Penn State Nittany Lions (3–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 3 10 0922
Nittany Lions 0 14 0721
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C) • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 108,121
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (FS1): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (color commentator)
  • ESPN box score, GoPSUsports.com box score
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Game information
First quarter
  • NU – Jack Olsen 27-yard field goal, 2:51. Wildcats 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 7:23.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 11-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 11:40. Nittany Lions 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 6:11.
  • NU – Griffin Wilde 29-yard pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen kick), 7:14. Wildcats 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:26.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 2-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 1:19. Nittany Lions 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 26 yards, 4:20.
  • NU – Jack Olsen 34-yard field goal, 0:03. Nittany Lions 14–13. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 1:16.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • NU – Jack Olsen 41-yard field goal, 14:08. Wildcats 16–14. Drive: 4 plays, -14 yards, 1:22.
  • PSU – Drew Allar 1-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 10:50. Nittany Lions 21–16. Drive: 6 plays, 91 yards, 3:14.
  • NU – Caleb Komolafe 9-yard run (run failed), 4:51. Wildcats 22–21. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:54.
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More information Statistics, NU ...
StatisticsNUPSU
First downs2313
Plays–yards68–28251–274
Rushes–yards42–11931–137
Passing yards163137
Passing: compattint17–26–013–20–1
Turnovers12
Time of possession34:4625:14
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northwestern Passing Preston Stone 17/26, 163 yards, TD
Rushing Caleb Komolafe 19 carries, 72 yards TD
Receiving Griffin Wilde 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 13/20, 137 yards, INT
Rushing Kaytron Allen 16 carries, 90 yards, TD
Receiving Devonte Ross 7 receptions, 115 yards
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Quarterback Drew Allar suffered a leg injury late in the fourth quarter and was later ruled out for the remainder of the season. The day following the loss to Northwestern, head coach James Franklin was fired.

at Iowa

Penn State Nittany Lions (3–3) at Iowa Hawkeyes (4–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 7 7 7324
Hawkeyes 3 7 6925
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at Kinnick StadiumIowa City, IA

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Game information
First quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 1-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 8:45. Nittany Lions 7–0. 10 plays, 35 yards, 5:26.
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 39-yard field goal, 4:24. Nittany Lions 7–3. 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:21.
Second quarter
  • IOWA – Mark Gronowski 1-yard run (Drew Stevens kick), 1:14. Hawkeyes 10–7. 2 plays, 1 yard, 0:14.
  • PSU – Elliot Washington II 35-yard blocked field goal return (Ryan Barker kick), 0:00. Nittany Lions 14–10. 0:06.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 8-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 9:25. Nittany Lions 21–10. 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:35.
  • IOWA – Mark Gronowski 4-yard run (pass failed), 4:19. Nittany Lions 21–16. 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:59.
Fourth quarter
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 31-yard field goal, 13:17. Nittany Lions 21–19. 5 plays, 27 yards, 1:55.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 32-yard field goal, 4:56. Nittany Lions 24–19. 16 plays, 61 yards, 8:21.
  • IOWA – Kaden Wetjen 8-yard run (pass failed), 3:54. Hawkeyes 25–24. 2 plays, 75 yards, 1:02.
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUIOWA
First downs1911
Plays–yards74–26649–313
Rushes–yards46–17333–245
Passing yards9368
Passing: compattint15–28–210–16–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession36:1223:48
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 15/28, 93 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Kaytron Allen 28 carries, 145 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Trebor Peña 3 receptions, 19 yards
Iowa Passing Mark Gronowski 10/16, 68 yards, INT
Rushing Mark Gronowski 9 carries, 130 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Kaden Wetjen 2 receptions, 21 yards
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at No. 1 Ohio State (rivalry)

Penn State Nittany Lions (3–4) at No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (7–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 0 14 0014
No. 1 Buckeyes 7 10 14738
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at Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH

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First quarter
  • (6:15) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 14-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 6:10; Ohio State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:08) OSU – Jayden Fielding 22-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:33; Ohio State 10–0)
  • (6:18) PSU – Nicholas Singleton 3-yard run, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:50; Ohio State 10–7)
  • (3:41) OSU – Carnell Tate 45-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:37; Ohio State 17–7)
  • (0:20) PSU – Kaytron Allen 1-yard run, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 1:28; Ohio State 17–14)
Third quarter
  • (12:18) OSU – CJ Donaldson 1-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Ohio State 24–14)
  • (3:21) OSU – Bennett Christian 1-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 4:31; Ohio State 31–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:43) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 11-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:56; Ohio State 38–14)
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUOSU
First downs1522
Plays–yards60–20055–480
Rushes–yards31–5532–164
Passing yards145316
Passing: compattint19–29–120–23–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:5330:07
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 19/28, 145 yards, INT
Rushing Kaytron Allen 21 carries, 76 yards, TD
Receiving Nicholas Singleton 3 receptions, 28 yards
Ohio State Passing Julian Sayin 20/23, 316 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Bo Jackson 13 carries, 105 yards
Receiving Carnell Tate 5 receptions, 124 yards, TD
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vs No. 2 Indiana

No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (9–0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (3–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Hoosiers 7 10 3727
Nittany Lions 0 7 31424
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C) • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 105,231
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN box score, GoPSUsports.com box score
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First quarter
  • IU – Fernando Mendoza 18-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 1:42. Hoosiers 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 1:20.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 2-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 11:08. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:28.
  • IU – Nico Radicic 28-yard field goal, 2:30. Hoosiers 10–7. Drive: 15 plays, 65 yards, 8:38.
  • IU – Kaelon Black 1-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 0:38. Hoosiers 17–7. Drive: 2 plays, 22 yards, 0:31.
Third quarter
  • IU – Nico Radicic 31-yard field goal, 8:41. Hoosiers 20–7. Drive: 11 plays, 37 yards, 6:03.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 36-yard field goal, 3:36. Hoosiers 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:05.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 1-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 11:36. Hoosiers 20–17. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 3:13.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 19-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (Ryan Barker kick), 6:27. Nittany Lions 24–20. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 4:20.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 13-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 0:36. Hoosiers 27–24. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 1:15.
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More information Statistics, IU ...
StatisticsIUPSU
First downs2017
Plays–yards62–32664–336
Rushes–yards31–10833–117
Passing yards218219
Passing: compattint19–31–122–31–1
Turnovers12
Time of possession30:3729:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana Passing Fernando Mendoza 19/30, 218 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Roman Hemby 12 carries, 55 yards
Receiving Charlie Becker 7 receptions, 118 yards
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 22/31, 219 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Nicholas Singleton 10 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Trebor Peña 6 receptions, 99 yards
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at Michigan State (Land Grant Trophy)

Penn State Nittany Lions (3–6) at Michigan State Spartans (3–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 7 7 01428
Spartans 7 3 0010
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at Spartan StadiumEast Lansing, MI

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 61,671
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst) and Jenny Dell (sideline)
  • ESPN box score, GoPSUsports.com box score
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • MSU – Elijah Tau-Tolliver 57-yard run (Martin Connington kick), 12:46. Spartans 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:10.
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 8-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 5:50. Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:52.
Second quarter
  • MSU – Martin Connington 24-yard field goal, 8:40. Spartans 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:47.
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 75-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (Ryan Barker kick), 8:30. Nittany Lions 14–10. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:10.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • PSU – Devonte Ross 4-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (Ryan Barker kick), 4:32. Nittany Lions 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 9:05.
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 26-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 2:07. Nittany Lions 28–10. Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 1:08.
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUMSU
First downs1913
Plays–yards63–36749–229
Rushes–yards50–24022–101
Passing yards127128
Passing: compattint8–13–017–27–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession37:1922:41
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 8/13, 127 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 25 carries, 181 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Devonte Ross 2 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD
Michigan State Passing Alessio Milivojevic 17/27, 128 yards
Rushing Elijah Tau-Tolliver 6 carries, 79 yards, TD
Receiving Elijah Tau-Tolliver 8 receptions, 73 yards
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vs Nebraska

Nebraska Cornhuskers (7–3) at Penn State Nittany Lions (4–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cornhuskers 0 3 7010
Nittany Lions 7 16 7737
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at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C) • Mostly clear
  • Game attendance: 105,038
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
  • ESPN box score, GoPSUsports.com box score
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:22) PSU – Andrew Rappleyea 4-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 7 plays, 98 yards, 4:07, Penn State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:20) PSU - Ryan Barker 26-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 4:53, Penn State 10-0)
  • (8:31) NEB - Kyle Cunanan 31-yard field goal (Drive 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:40, Penn State 10-3)
  • (4:09) PSU - Nicholas Singleton 4-yard run, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:22, Penn State 17-3)
  • (1:14) PSU - Nicholas Singleton 10-yard run, Ryan Barker kick missed (Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, 1:11, Penn State 23-3)
Third quarter
  • (10:07) PSU - Kaytron Allen 3-yard run, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:53, Penn State 30-3)
  • (0:55) NEB - TJ Lateef 11-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:08, Penn State 30-10)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:10) PSU - Kaytron Allen 13-yard run, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:45, Penn State 37-10)
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More information Statistics, NEB ...
StatisticsNEBPSU
First downs1721
Plays–yards69–31851–412
Rushes–yards32–13139–231
Passing yards187181
Passing: compattint21–37–011–12–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession29:3830:22
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nebraska Passing TJ Lateef 21/37, 187 yards
Rushing Emmett Johnson 19 carries, 103 yards
Receiving Jacory Barney Jr. 5 receptions, 55 yards
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 11/12, 181 yards, TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 25 carries, 160 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Nicholas Singleton 3 receptions, 51 yards
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at Rutgers

Penn State Nittany Lions (5–6) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 14 10 9740
Scarlet Knights 14 7 7836
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at SHI StadiumPiscataway, NJ

More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • RUTG – Antwan Raymond 19-yard run (Jai Patel kick), 12:13. Scarlet Knights 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:47.
  • PSU – Andrew Rappleyea 53-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (Ryan Barker kick), 9:46. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 62 yards, 2:23.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 11-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 5:11. Nittany Lions 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:54.
  • RUTG – Athan Kaliakmanis 2-yard run (Jai Patel kick), 1:30. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:36.
Second quarter
  • PSU – Kaytron Allen 15-yard run (Ryan Barker kick), 14:55. Nittany Lions 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 89 yards, 1:27.
  • RUTG – DT Sheffield 21-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick), 0:27. Tied 21–21. Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:37.
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 31-yard field goal, 0:01. Nittany Lions 24–21. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 0:26.
Third quarter
  • PSU – Ryan Barker 29-yard field goal, 8:53. Nittany Lions 27–21. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 6:02.
  • RUTG – KJ Duff 13-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick), 3:51. Scarlet Knights 28–27. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:02.
  • PSU – Nicholas Singleton 1-yard run (pass failed), 0:54. Nittany Lions 33–28. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:53.
Fourth quarter
  • RUTG – Antwan Raymond 46-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Athan Kaliakmanis–KJ Duff pass), 13:33. Scarlet Knights 36–33. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:21.
  • PSU – Amare Campbell 61-yard fumble return (Ryan Barker kick), 7:27. Nittany Lions 40–36.
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSURUTG
First downs2327
Plays–yards54–50964–533
Rushes–yards33–30042–195
Passing yards209338
Passing: compattint17–21–016–22–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession27:3532:25
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 17/21, 209 yards, TD
Rushing Kaytron Allen 22 carries, 226 yards, TD
Receiving Andrew Rappleyea 4 receptions, 75 yards, TD
Rutgers Passing Athan Kaliakmanis 16/22, 338 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Antwan Raymond 29 carries, 189 yards, TD
Receiving KJ Duff 5 receptions, 127 yards, TD
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vs Clemson (Pinstripe Bowl)

2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State Nittany Lions (6–6) vs. Clemson Tigers (7–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 3 3 01622
Tigers 0 3 0710
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at Yankee StadiumBronx, NY

More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:32) PSU – Ryan Barker 22-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 27 yards, 5:08; PSU 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (0:56) CLEM – Nolan Hauser 48-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 29 yards, 2:46; Tied 3–3)
  • (0:00) PSU – Ryan Barker 48-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 0:52; PSU 6–3)
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) PSU – Ryan Barker 43-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:09; PSU 9–3)
  • (12:51) PSU – Trebor Peña 73-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer, 2-point conversion run failed (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 00:35; PSU 15–3)
  • (08:47) CLEM – Adam Randall 2-yard run, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:04; PSU 15–10)
  • (04:56) PSU – Andrew Rappleyea 11-yard pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer, Ryan Barker kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51; PSU 22–10)
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUCLEM
First downs2016
Plays–yards76–39765–236
Rushes–yards41–13525–43
Passing yards262193
Passing: compattint23–35–022–40–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession33:0126:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn State Passing Ethan Grunkemeyer 23/34, 262 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Quinton Martin Jr. 20 carries, 101 yards
Receiving Trebor Peña 5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
Clemson Passing Cade Klubnik 22/39, 193 yards
Rushing Adam Randall 11 carries, 35 yards, TD
Receiving T. J. Moore 6 receptions, 83 yards
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Personnel

Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...
2025 Penn State Nittany Lions football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 2 Liam Clifford  Sr
WR 3 Koby Howard Fr
WR 4 Tyseer Denmark  Fr
WR 5 Devonte Ross Sr
WR 6 Matt Outten Fr
WR 7 Kaden Saunders  Jr
WR 8 Trebor Peña  Sr
RB 10 Nicholas Singleton Sr
WR 11 Kyron Hudson  Sr
WR 12 Anthony Ivey  Jr
RB 13 Kaytron Allen Sr
QB 14 Jaxon Smolik  So
QB 15 Drew Allar (C) Sr
TE 16 Khalil Dinkins  Sr
QB 16 Bekkem Kritza Fr
QB 17 Ethan Grunkemeyer  Fr
TE 18 Joey Schlaffer  So
WR 19 Josiah Brown  Fr
QB 19 Jack Lambert  So
RB 21 Jabree Coleman Fr
RB 23 Tikey Hayes Fr
RB 24 Corey Smith  Fr
RB 25 Quinton Martin Jr.  Fr
RB 26 Cam Wallace  So
RB 30 Amiel Davis  Sr
WR 31 Logan Cunningham  Jr
RB 34 Tyler Holzworth  Sr
TE 44 Matt Henderson Fr
OL 50 Cooper Cousins So
OL 51 Michael Troutman III Fr
OL 52 Dominic Rulli  Jr
OL 53 Nick Dawkins (C)  Sr
OL 54 TJ Shanahan Jr.  So
OL 55 Chimdy Onoh  So
OL 57 Donnie Harbour  Fr
OL 58 Ian Harvie  Jr
OL 59 Brady O'Hara Fr
OL 61 Liam Horan  Fr
OL 63 Alex Birchmeier  So
OL 64 Eagan Boyer  Fr
OL 65 Jim Fitzgerald  Jr
OL 66 Drew Shelton Sr
OL 67 Henry Boehme  So
OL 68 Anthony Donkoh  So
OL 70 Garrett Sexton  Fr
OL 71 Olaivavega Ioane  Jr
OL 72 Nolan Rucci  Sr
OL 73 Caleb Brewer  Fr
OL 74 J'ven Williams  So
OL 75 Matt Detisch  Jr
OL 75 Malachi Goodman Fr
OL 76 Mason Carlan  Sr
OL 77 Owen Aliciene Fr
WR 80 Jeff Exinor Jr. Fr
WR 81 Donte Nastasi  So
WR 81 Lyrick Samuel Fr
WR 82 Ethan Black  So
TE 83 Brian Kortovich Fr
WR 84 Peter Gonzalez  Fr
TE 85 Luke Reynolds So
WR 86 Aaron Enterline  Fr
TE 87 Andrew Rappleyea  So
TE 88 Andrew Olesh Fr
TE 89 Finn Furmanek  So
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 0 Dominic DeLuca (C)  Sr
CB 2 Audavion Collins  Jr
CB 3 Antoine Belgrave-Shorter  Fr
CB 4 A. J. Harris Jr
CB 5 Daryus Dixon Fr
S 6 Zakee Wheatley  Sr
CB 7 Zion Tracy Jr
LB 8 DaKaari Nelson  So
CB 9 Elliot Washington II Jr
S 10 Dejuan Lane So
LB 11 LaVar Arrington II Fr
CB 12 Xxavier Thomas Fr
LB 13 Tony Rojas Jr
S 14 Braz Thomas Fr
CB 15 Joshua Johnson Fr
S 16 King Mack Jr
CB 17 Kenny Woseley Jr.  Fr
DE 18 Max Granville  Fr
DE 19 Chaz Coleman Fr
DE 20 Mylachi Williams  Fr
S 21 Vaboue Toure  Fr
CB 23 Jahmir Joseph Fr
LB 24 Amare Campbell Jr
LB 25 Alex Tatsch Fr
LB 26 Cam Smith Fr
S 27 Lamont Payne Jr.  So
DT 28 Zane Durant (C) Sr
S 28 Karson Kiesewetter  So
DE 29 Daniel Jennings Fr
LB 30 Kari Jackson  Fr
S 31 Kolin Dinkins  Jr
LB 32 Keon Wylie  Jr
DE 33 Dani Dennis-Sutton Sr
DT 34 Owen Wafle  Fr
CB 35 Tyler Armstead  Fr
DE 36 Zuriah Fisher  Sr
DT 39 Ty Blanding  So
S 39 Jashaun Green  Jr
LB 40 Anthony Speca  Fr
DE 42 Mason Robinson  So
DE 43 Dayshaun Burnett Fr
DE 44 Jaylen Harvey  Fr
LB 45 Jackson Pryts  Jr
DE 45 Enai White  Jr
DE 46 Cortez Harris Fr
DE 47 Aidan Probst  Fr
DT 50 Alonzo Ford Jr.  Sr
DT 52 Randy Adirika Fr
DT 54 Xavier Gilliam  Fr
DT 58 Kaleb Artis  Jr
DT 88 Sam Siafa  Jr
DT 90 Liam Andrews  Fr
DE 93 Bobby Mears  So
DT 94 De'Andre Cook  Fr
DE 95 Jordan Mayer  So
DE 99 Yvan Kemajou Fr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
LS 35 Blaise Sokach-Minnick  Jr
LS 48 Tyler Duzansky (C)  Sr
LS 92 Andrew Dufault  Fr
K 94 Ryan Barker  So
P 95 Riley Thompson Sr
K 98 Matthew Parker Fr
P 99 Gabriel Nwosu  Sr
Head coach
  • Terry Smith Interim head coach/defensive recruiting coordinator/cornerbacks
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: July 19, 2025

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Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Destination
Mehki Flowers S Akron
Chase Meyer K California
Feyisayo Oluleye WR Clarion
Tyler Johnson WR East Carolina
T.A. Cunningham DL Garden City CC
Jon Mitchell CB Georgia Tech
JB Nelson IOL Kansas State
Beckham Dee LB Lafayette
Jerry Cross TE Memphis
Beau Pribula QB Missouri
Joseph Mupoyi EDGE North Carolina
Smith Vilbert EDGE North Carolina
Harrison Wallace III WR Ole Miss
Cam Miller CB Rutgers
Tyrece Mills S UConn
Ta'Mere Robinson LB USC
Omari Evans WR Washington
Jason Estrella WR Unknown
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King Mack S Alabama
Owen Wafle EDGE Michigan
Amare Campbell LB North Carolina
Trebor Peña WR Syracuse
Enai White EDGE Texas A&M
TJ Shanahan Jr. IOL Texas A&M
Devonte Ross WR Troy
Kyron Hudson WR USC
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