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Penn State snaps losing streak with 31-17 win over Purdue

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Penn State snaps losing streak with 31-17 win over Purdue

Summary

Penn State secured a 31-17 victory against Purdue at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak. The Nittany Lions played without leading receivers Chase Sowell and Koby Howard due to injuries. Freshman Amarion Jackson and the tight ends contributed significantly, with tight ends Ben Brahmer, Andrew Rappleyea, and Gabe Burkle combining for 115 receiving yards and one touchdown. Rocco Becht threw for 175 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for another score. The game featured notable special teams plays, including a fake field goal that led to a touchdown and a blocked punt returned for a score by Purdue.

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•Penn State ends four-game losing streak.
•The Lions rushed for 269 yards in the victory.
•Tight ends combined for nine receptions and one touchdown.
•Sowell and Howard remain sidelined due to injuries.
•The crowd at Beaver Stadium was announced at 102,041.

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3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State notes: Lions overcome absence of Chase Sowell, Koby Howard

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STATE COLLEGE – Penn State overcame the absence of injured wide receivers Chase Sowell and Koby Howard to snap a four-game losing streak with a 31-17 win over Purdue Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Sowell leads the Nittany Lions with 34 catches for 510 yards and three touchdowns. He suffered an ankle injury in a 21-18 loss at Michigan two weeks ago when he caught 11 passes for a career-high 151 ...
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