List of Penn State Players Unavailable for Pinstripe Bowl

While the number of Clemson players who will miss the Pinstripe Bowl has been well-documented, the attrition rate for Penn State has been somewhat unclear.

On Friday, interim head coach Terry Smith provided a list of players who will not be available, and Penn State has been hit hard along the offensive line.

  • OL Alex Birchmeier (reserve, appeared in 10 games)
  • OL Olaivavega Ioane (started 11 games)
  • OL Nolan Rucci (started all 12 games)
  • OL Drew Shelton (started all 12 games)
  • OL Nick Dawkins (started all 12 games)
  • DE Chaz Coleman (reserve, appeared in 9 games)
  • DT Zane Durant (started all 12 games)
  • DE Zuriah Fisher (started 11 games)
  • CB A.J. Harris (started 11 games)
  • LB Kari Jackson (appeared in 1 game)
  • DE Daniel Jennings (did not play in 2025)
  • RB Nick Singleton (appeared in all 12 games, all-time all-purpose yards)
  • LB Alex Tatsch (appeared in 6 games)
  • CB Elliott Washington II (reserve, appeared in all 12 games)
  • S Zakee Wheatley (two-year starter)
  • TE Khalil Dinkins (started 9 games)

Smith said starting RB Kaytron Allen would suit up and be available, although some reports suggest he will be on a limited snap count.

Starting DE Dani Sutton is another player Smith said would be dressing out and available.

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