LaVar Arrington II faces four to six weeks out with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Penn State defensive end LaVar Arrington II will be sidelined for four to six weeks following a knee injury. Coach Matt Campbell confirmed the recovery timeline, which potentially keeps the sophomore out until the upcoming games against USC and Michigan. Arrington recently transitioned from linebacker to the defensive end position during the offseason. The Nittany Lions' defensive depth at edge rusher has increased with the performance of Caleb Bacon, who transferred from Iowa State. Arrington’s absence comes as the team prepares for its matchup against Temple this week. While earlier accounts suggested the injury required only a minor procedure, Campbell’s timeline indicates a longer rehabilitation period before Arrington can return to the rotation.
- •LaVar Arrington II is sidelined for four to six weeks with a knee injury.
- •The injury occurs following Arrington's move from linebacker to defensive end.
- •Matt Campbell reported the extended recovery timeline ahead of the game against Temple.
- •Caleb Bacon has emerged as a key contributor at the defensive end position.
- •Arrington could miss upcoming games against USC and Michigan.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Campbell gives important injury update on sophomore DE
"LaVar Arrington II faces a four to six week recovery timeline for a knee injury as Penn State defensive depth grows.
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