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Penn State availability report: Who is out, questionable, for the Lions against Northwestern?

Greg Pickelby:Greg Pickel•09/30/23•

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Evanston, Ill. — No. 6 Penn State has released its availability report ahead of today’s Big Ten clash with Northwestern at Ryan Field. The Wildcats put theirs out two hours before a Noon ET/11 a.m. CT kickoff, as well.

For the visiting Nittany Lions, receiver Malick Meiga and defensive ends Smith Vilbert and Jameial Lyons are OUT. Receiver Harrison Wallace III is again questionable.

For the host Wildcats, starting defensive back Theran Johnson is OUT.

Reviewing previous Penn State availability reports

Here is what Penn State’s three previous reports looked like.

Iowa:

For Penn State, receiver Malick Meiga, receiver Tyler Johnson, running back David Kency Jr., Amiel Davis, Feyisayo Oluleye, Jashaun Green, defensive end Mason Robinson, Joey Palko, offensive lineman Jim Fitzgerald, Jan Mahlert, and defensive end Smith Vilbert are out. Receiver Harrison Wallace III is questionable.

At Illinois

Receiver Malik Megia and defensive end Smith Vilbert were OUT. So, too, were defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr., and offensive lineman Landon Tengwall, who are both out for the season. Receiver Harrison Wallace II and defensive tackle Kaleb Artis are questionable to play against the Fighting Illini.

Delaware:

Receivers Malick Meiga and Tyler Johnson, defensive end Amin Vanover, cornerback Daequan Hardy, safety Jashaun Green, defensive end Mason Robinson, defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr., offensive lineman Ian Harvie, tackle Landon Tengwall, lineman Jim Fitzgerald, end Smith Vilbert, and defensive tackle Coziah Izzard were out.

Receiver Omari Evans and quarterback Karson Kiesewetter were questionable.

West Virginia

Receiver Tyler Johnson, defensive end Amin Vanover, cornerback Daequan Hardy, running back DK Kency, safety Jashaun Green, defensive end Mason Robinson, defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr., offensive lineman Ian Harvie, offensive tackle Landon Tengwall, offensive lineman Jim Fitzgerald, defensive end Smith Vilbert, and defensive tackle Coziah Izzard were out for Week 1.

Receiver Omari Evans and Karson Kiesewetter were questionable.

Penn State at Northwestern: Game time and details

Penn State has won three out of its last five meetings with Northwestern. Both losses came in the first two years of Franklin’s tenure in State College. This game marks the Lions’ eighth trip to Evanston since 2000.

Time: Noon ET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30
Location: Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.
Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Mainly sunny. High 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.” Rain is not in the forecast ahead of the contest. And, it will be dry on game day.
The line: Penn State is a 27.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
Over/under: 46.5 points

How to watch, stream Lions-Wildcats

Penn State will appear on the Big Ten Network for the first time in 2023. Mark Followill will handle play-by-play duties. Jake Butt is the color commentator. And, Brooke Fletcher is the sideline reporter.

The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.

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