Former Penn State players excel in NFL Week 1 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
During NFL Week 1, several players from Penn State made significant contributions to their respective teams. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles recorded 15 carries for 83 yards. The New York Giants' Abdul Carter tallied 3 tackles, while Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts caught 3 passes for 13 yards and 1 touchdown. Notable performances also included Pat Friermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who had 5 receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown, and Jaquan Brisker, who recorded 6 tackles and an interception. Other highlights were Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 4 catches for 40 yards and Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who caught 5 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.
- •Saquon Barkley: 15 carries, 83 yards for Philadelphia Eagles
- •Tyler Warren: 3 catches, 13 yards, 1 touchdown for Indianapolis Colts
- •Pat Friermuth: 5 receptions, 46 yards, 1 touchdown for Pittsburgh Steelers
- •Jaquan Brisker recorded 6 tackles and 1 interception
- •Parker Washington: 5 catches, 83 yards, 1 touchdown for Jacksonville Jaguars
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Penn State stars showed out in NFL Week 1
"The NFL had a historic scoring day for the opening Sunday of the year, and Penn State stars had a lot to do with it.
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