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Penn State hosts Purdue in a Big Ten matchup at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, seeking its first conference win under head coach Matt Campbell after starting 0-4 in league play. The Nittany Lions must improve their run defense and rely more on quarterback Rocco Becht and their passing attack, featuring wide receivers Chase Sowell and Koby Howard, to generate offense against a Purdue team that has struggled but remains a key obstacle for Penn State's bowl eligibility.
Purdue will have two previously injured starters, Joey Tanona and Mister Clark, available for the game, while De'Nylon Morrissette and Jaden Mangham are listed as questionable. The Boilermakers aim to leverage running back Fame Ijeboi, who has 598 rushing yards this season, to challenge Penn State's defensive line. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
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