Penn State had last Saturday off with its first of two bye weeks. But a collection of former Nittany Lions continued their collegiate careers at their new schools in Week 3. Let’s take a look at how Penn State’s transfer portal departures fared elsewhere last weekend.

Penn State will host its final non-conference game of 2024 Saturday afternoon when it takes on Kent State. The Nittany Lions will play the Golden Flashes in Beaver Stadium in Week 3 of the college football season.

The Penn State Nittany Lions fell in the rankings after their bye week but remain a presence in the College Football Playoff projections.

James Franklin’s Penn State program found itself in a tussle against a MAC program at home two weeks ago. The No. 10 Nittany Lions (2-0) eventually surged past Bowling Green, holding the Falcons to three second-half points in a 34-27 victory.

Penn State vs Kent State prediction, game preview, how to watch, betting lines. Week 4, Saturday, September 21, 2024

Penn State coach James Franklin wants to see better tackling and clearer communication from his defense vs. Kent State.