Penn State-Ohio State Availability Report

Penn State released a favorable availability report ahead of its top-10 matchup against the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Penn State looks quite healthy for Saturday's game against Ohio State, while the Buckeyes will be without at least one key starter for their Big Ten showdown.

Penn State's pregame availability report lists only two players as out: reserve tight end Andrew Rappleyea and defensive end Smith Vilbert, who is out for the season. Starting left guard JB Nelson, who missed last week's game with an injury, is not listed, meaning that he is available to play. Further, no Lions are listed as questionable. This is the most favorable availability report that Penn State has released this season.

Meanwhile, Ohio State will be without starting cornerback Denzel Burke, while receiver Emeka Egbuka and running back TreVeyon Henderson are listed as questionable. Henderson missed the past two games with an undisclosed injury, so the Buckeyes are keeping his availability close. Egbuka, Ohio State's No. 2 receiver, could return after missing the Purdue game. Running back Chip Trayanum, injured at Purdue, is not listed on the availability report, meaning he could play as well.

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