Penn State eyes bowl eligibility after recent wins over Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Penn State secured its second consecutive victory against Washington, boosting its record to 5-4 this season. Following a four-game losing streak, the Nittany Lions now control their bowl game destiny with three games left. Concerns remain about second-half performance, having failed to score after a strong first half. Wide receiver Koby Howard's injury status and the development of linebacker Tony Rojas, a potential NFL draft prospect, are pivotal storylines as the season progresses.
- •Penn State improves to 5-4 after defeating Washington.
- •The Nittany Lions must address second-half scoring issues.
- •Koby Howard's return from injury could impact the offense.
- •Tony Rojas is projected as a high NFL draft pick.
- •Three games remain to secure a bowl game appearance.
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"Penn State was reeling from a four-game losing streak, but now it controls its own destiny after back-to-back wins.
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