Penn State registers home shutout against Marshall at Beaver Stadium

Penn State defeated Marshall at Beaver Stadium on September 5, 2026, in a contest dominated by the host's defense and passing attack. Rocco Becht completed four touchdown passes in his program debut, contributing to a performance that included nearly 300 passing yards on 18 attempts. Koby Howard recorded 161 receiving yards, the highest single-game total for a Penn State player since 2022. The Penn State defense held Marshall to a shutout, with Caleb Bacon recording three tackles for loss and a sack following his shift to defensive end. Tony Rojas led the team with seven total tackles. Penn State utilized multiple running backs throughout the game, including Quinton Martin and Cam Wallace, who both scored touchdowns.

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