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Penn State vs. Washington availability report
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Penn State vs. Washington availability report

Penn State football released a pretty favorable availability report ahead of tonight’s Big Ten game against Washington. The Nittany Lions did not add any new starters to their roster that will be “out” for the annual White Out game against the Huskies. However, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton remains listed as “doubtful” for the game against the Huskies.

The latest from Penn State Big Ten Availability Report removed a player who was recently cut, quarterback Quintin Martin Jr. The freshman has missed the past two games but is available against Washington.

Wide receiver/punt returner Kaden Saunders and running back Cam Wallace remain out. Saunders missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury that limited him all season; he did not play any snaps at receiver, serving a limited role on special teams as a returner. Wallace, a redshirt freshman, has missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury.

Penn State continue to be without starters KJ Winston (safety) and Andrew Rappleyea (tight end), who have long-term injuries, according to head coach James Franklin. This week, linebacker Keon Wylie, who began the season on the long-term injured list, was at practice during a media viewing window. He remains outside but progresses, Franklin told reporters at the State College.

“Right when he feels like he’s ready to go, and the doctors and trainers feel like he’s ready to go,” Franklin said. “(He’s a) guy we were really excited about going into the season before the injury, so having him back would be helpful on defense and special teams.”

Penn State’s defensive line could be hurting tonight. Dennis-Sutton played just five snaps against Ohio State after being injured the previous week against Wisconsin. Penn State’s run defense is better with Dennis-Sutton, who has the size and quickness to hold the edges well. Additionally, defensive tackle Coziah Izzard is questionable.

Penn State’s defensive line will also be without Hakeem Beamon, a sixth-year senior defensive tackle who is no longer with the program. Beamon, who played in all eight games this season, was removed from the team’s roster, and a program spokesman confirmed his departure. No other information has been released. Beamon has started 18 career games for the Nittany Lions, but has seen limited playing time this season. He hadn’t started a game and played a season-low seven snaps against Ohio State.

Right tackle Anthony Donkoh is available. Donkoh was listed as questionable against Ohio State and did not start, but ended up playing 38 snaps after taking over for Nolan Rucci at right tackle. Donkoh, solid for most of the season in both run blocking and pass protection, has been limited recently by several physical issues.

A new addition to the ‘out’ list is former starter Sander Sahaydak.

Penn State vs. Washington Story Lines

Cornerback AJ Harris said this week that Ohio State’s loss “isn’t the time anymore” for the Nittany Lions. Penn State (7-1) still controls its destiny as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned, but it needs to make a statement against the Huskies. Here are the ones the keys to doing this.

After the “Stripe Out” game against UCLA, a “Helmet Stripe” against Ohio State and unofficially White Out against Illinois, could Penn State fight theme fatigue for the annual “White Out” event against Washington? Our predictions.

Looking for the game on network or cable tonight? You won’t find it. Why Penn State White Out is on the Peacock.

The Nittany Lions talked this week about “getting over” the loss to Ohio State before it affected the rest of the season. They also spoke out “called” on the Huskies.

Yes, Penn State was great at times under James Franklin. But for the fans, is it good enough?

And check Washington on the SI website for Huskies scouting reports and coverage.