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Penn State faces injury challenges at wide receiver against Washington

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Penn State faces injury challenges at wide receiver against Washington

Summary

Penn State football's injury issues remain significant as they prepare to face Washington on November 7 at Husky Stadium. Senior wide receiver Chase Sowell is expected to return, while sophomore Koby Howard will miss his sixth consecutive game due to injury. Freshman Zay Robinson is listed as a game-time decision, adding uncertainty to the team's receiving corps. The Lions will lean on tight ends, particularly Gabe Burkle, who is healthy following knee surgery. Meanwhile, Washington is mostly healthy, with several players returning from injuries, but will be without key contributors who are sidelined for the season.

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Status Watch

•Chase Sowell returns for Penn State; Koby Howard out.
•Zay Robinson's status uncertain; game-time decision.
•Tight end Gabe Burkle healthy and expected to play.
•Washington's injury report clear except for five season-ending injuries.
•Huskies seek to maintain momentum at home against struggling Lions.

Latest Updates

6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State football injury issues at wide receiver vs Washington
6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Washington injury report for home test against Penn State

What they're saying

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The Washington Huskies will be as healthy as possible heading into Saturday, with only 5 players out for the season on the injury report.
— Yahoo Sports