2 Penn State seniors are trending up, another down before Ohio State game

2 Penn State Seniors Rising, One Falling Before Ohio State

Penn State faces a tough road ahead, with five games remaining in the season. Next up is Indiana, followed by more winnable matchups against Michigan State, Nebraska, and Rutgers. The team needs at least three victories to become bowl eligible.

Even if they reach that target, any postseason appearance may be overshadowed by the ongoing search for a new head coach in Happy Valley. For now, the final stretch focuses on two key priorities: identifying which young players to retain and giving seniors the stage to prove their NFL potential.

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Freshman Wide Receiver Koby Howard

Penn State’s passing attack, which ranks 110th nationally, is in desperate need of improvement. The expected impact of transfer receivers Kyron Hudson, Trebor Peña, and Devonte Ross has yet to materialize.

“Howard will be looked to this week to help remedy that,” interim coach Terry Smith said, emphasizing that both Howard and redshirt freshman Tyseer Denmark will see more playing time.

Author’s Summary

Penn State, struggling late in the season, relies on young receivers like Koby Howard to spark its fading offense while veterans play for their NFL futures amid coaching uncertainty.

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LancasterOnline LancasterOnline — 2025-10-31

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