Penn State hosts Purdue in critical Week 9 matchup

Penn State faces Purdue on October 31, 2026, at Beaver Stadium, starting at 4:15 p.m. ET. The Nittany Lions aim to end a four-game losing streak in Big Ten play, while the Boilermakers look to build on their recent success. Key player statuses include Penn State's Chase Sowell and Koby Howard, both questionable due to injuries. Purdue's offense, ranking fourth in the Big Ten for passing yards, will be challenged by Penn State's defense led by Tony Rojas. Penn State has historically dominated the series, winning 11 consecutive matchups against Purdue.

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