Just like Michigan State, Penn State will enter Saturday at 3-6 overall and 0-6 in Big Ten play. Not much of the fault there should be placed upon the defense. The numbers aren't phenomenal, but the Nittany Lions rank 35th nationally in total defense and 52nd in scoring defense,

They both reported on it and said, “Another name to know is former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, who we hear has some strong supporters in Happy Valley. Fitzgerald was fired after an investigation found hazing in his program, but he recently settled a $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit with the school.”

Three-star wide receiver Lavar Keys committed to Indiana on Sunday. Keys was previously committed to Penn State from August 2024 through James Franklin’s firing on Oct. 12. The DeMatha Catholic (Md.) product ranks in the 247Sports Composite as the No. 116 wide receiver in his class and the No. 20 player in Maryland.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football starting linebacker Aiden Fisher (knee) will make his return to the lineup against Penn State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, but starting wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (hamstring) was listed as questionable.

The Steelers are coming off arguably their most impressive defensive performance of the season, but they decided to add a pair of depth defensive players to their practice squad.

A 10-play, 80-yard drive was needed for IU to keep its unbeaten season alive. Mendoza threw for 87 yards, survived mistakes and created memories for many.

Penn State walked into East Lansing carrying more than a game plan. The Nittany Lions needed proof—proof that the season still held meaning, that the locker room hadn't splintered, that Terry Smith's interim leadership could stabilize a program absorbing body blows from every direction.