Penn State Seeks First Big Ten Win to End Four-Game Skid

Penn State hosts Purdue on Halloween seeking its first Big Ten win under coach Matt Campbell and an end to a four-game losing streak; a loss could leave the Nittany Lions facing a difficult path to bowl eligibility. Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht will try to rebound from a turnover-plagued stretch, while Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne is also looking to bounce back after Washington disrupted his previously efficient play. Purdue’s offense will rely on wide receiver Assad Waseem and could get a boost if injured receiver Koby Howard returns, but its line must contend with Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas and protect Browne. Penn State’s pass defense has posted strong completion and interception numbers, though its overall strength remains uncertain, and the matchup also tests a Nittany Lions offense that has struggled to run the ball and score in conference play.