Penn State running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton were viewed as equals entering the 2025 season. Both fourth-year Nittany Lions were coming off 1,000-yard rushing seasons. But by the time PSU concluded its non-conference schedule with victories against overmatched Nevada,

The Nittany Lions are now in damage control mode, trying to salvage key pieces of the program, including its 2026 recruiting class. However, on Thursday, Rivals' Hayes Fawcett reported that cornerback David Davis has flipped his commitment from Penn State to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Both teams enter on six-game losing streaks. The most recent victories for both squads came against FCS opponents back on Sept. 13, when MSU beat Youngstown State and the Nittany Lions defeated Villanova. Penn State has not beaten a Power Four team this year, while Michigan State's lone such victory is against 1-9 Boston College in double overtime.

The Nittany Lions (3-6, 0-6) are coming off their most “explosive” game of 2025. PSU created six plays of 20 more yards in its 27-24 loss to No. 2 Indiana in State College last Saturday. Will the explosive play magic continue against Michigan State (3-6, 0-6) on Saturday in East Lansing?

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two touchdown passes to Devonte Ross as Penn State snapped its six-game losing streak with a 28-10 victory over Michigan State Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

Tonight, we celebrate,' Smith said after the Nittany Lions beat Michigan State to end a six-game losing streak.

Penn State was a part of Fox's Big Noon Kickoff timeslot in Week 10 against Ohio State. Now, in Week 11 against Indiana, they will do it again. The start time for Penn State's next game, at home against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, was confirmed on Sunday.