Penn State forces its second punt of the night

Oct 26, 2024, 7:06:21 p.m

A valid hold call against Wisconsin, forced by a great pass rush from Amin Vanover, prevented a Wisconsin first down and third down and ultimately a punt. Penn State took the lead on its own with 2:54 remaining in the first quarter.

Penn State’s first drive stalls after a bad fall

Oct 26, 2024, 6:59:08 p.m

Penn State, while not fully moving, moved relatively easily for most of its first drive. It reached the Wisconsin 28, where Julian Fleming was completely open on a 3rd-and-1 play. He might have scored if he had caught it, and would have at least set up the first pitch and goal. But he dropped it. One play later, PSU performed a version of the tush push, but Drew Allar fumbled and Wisconsin recovered. He still wouldn’t have managed to reach the winning line. Wisconsin takes a 3-0 lead on its own with 6:15 left in the first half.

The interesting first trip in Wisconsin ends with points

Oct 26, 2024, 6:49:13 p.m

Wisconsin gained 42 yards on its first drive. Twenty of those came on a 3rd-and-15 completion and 15 more came on a punter run as Penn State broke its fundamentals on fourth down. The Lions’ defense wasn’t damaged, but a few plays set up Nathanial Vakos for a 50-yard field goal to extend the Badgers’ lead to 3-0 with 11:05 left in the first quarter.

The result of the coin toss is available

Oct 26, 2024, 6:37:45 p.m

Penn State calls “Tails” and it is “Tails.” The Lions move. Wisconsin wins first at Camp Randall.

The team warm-ups are complete

Oct 26, 2024, 6:16:42 p.m

Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 7:39 a.m. ET in Madison. More updates to follow.

Penn State starter information

Oct 26, 2024, 6:10:14 p.m

No changes for Penn State at the top on either side. Zion Tracy is once again the primary punt returner. Kaytron Allen had the first go at running back. Liam Clifford, Trey Wallace and Julian Fleming were the first three receivers to go down. All in all, things are status quo.

The warm-up exercises continue

Oct 26, 2024, 5:55:59 p.m

There’s not much to report as the first part of the warm-up is still ongoing. The pregame clock is at 43 minutes, meaning kickoff is scheduled for just after 7:30 a.m. on NBC.

Penn State travel schedule updates

Oct 26, 2024, 5:41:40 p.m

USC Travel Schedule Differences:

Cornerback Jon Mitchell isn’t here. Cornerback Kenny Woseley Jr. is here.

Running back Corey Smith is here and running back Quinton Martin Jr. is not.

Running back Ameil Davis is here. Receiver Mehki Flowers is not.

The freshmen on the trip include 4 – Denmark
10 – S Dejuan Lane
17 – QB Ethan Grunkemeyer
17 – CB Kenny Woseley Jr.
18 – DE Max Granville
21 – S Vaboue Toure
23 – Belgrave Shorter
24 – RB Corey Smith
40 – LB Anthony Speca
44 – DE Jaylen Harvey
50 – OL Cooper Cousins
54 – DT Xavier Gilliam
64 – OT Eagan Boyer
85 – TE Luke Reynolds

The referee tonight is Bryan Banks

Oct 26, 2024, 5:35:44 p.m

He’s been in the Big Ten for a while.

The availability report for Penn State-Wisconsin is out

Oct 26, 2024, 5:35:17 p.m

The Lions will be without third-string running back Quinton Martin Jr., who was unable to make the trip for unknown reasons. Otherwise, there were no surprises in the Lions’ availability report. For the Badgers, receiver Bryson Green is questionable but likely won’t play. Both teams are currently undergoing pre-match warm-ups.