Purdue football may welcome back starters Tanona and Clark against Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Purdue football is set to potentially reintegrate long-injured starters Joey Tanona and Mister Clark for their upcoming game against Penn State on Saturday. Tanona, who has not played this season due to an ankle injury, and Clark, sidelined since the season opener, are both included in the availability report. Tanona started all 12 games last season, while Clark played only the first game this year before injury. The team has utilized Nuku Mafi and Smiley Bradford in their positions during their absence. Two other starters, De'Nylon Morrissette and Jaden Mangham, are listed as questionable for the matchup. Purdue will face Penn State at 4:15 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
- •Purdue football aims to field Tanona and Clark against Penn State.
- •Tanona has missed the entire season, while Clark was out after the opener.
- •The game is scheduled for Saturday at 4:15 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
- •Morrissette and Mangham are questionable for the game.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football's 2 long-injured starters may return at Penn State
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