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Key Penn State defensive star out for the year
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Just two games into the season, Penn State will be down a key defensive player for the rest of the season. Defensive end Max Granville will miss the rest of the season, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell announced shortly after Penn State's Week 2 victory over Temple .
Granville suffered an injury in practice this week leading up to the road game at Temple. Granville left Penn State's Week 1 victory over Marshall with an injury, although he seemingly walked off the field without the need of help from medical staff. He was seen in street clothes prior to the Week 2 game at Temple during the pregame warmups, leading to suspicion that he was out of action.
Granville is a redshirt sophomore who received great praise from Campbell in the offseason. It was expected that Granville would be a key player this season on the defensive line after missing playing time in 2025 due to injury.
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With Granville now officially sidelined for the rest of the year, Yvan Kemajou will be a likely player to continue getting mroe reps and playing time on the edge. Kemajou had a sack against Temple on Saturday.
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
(Taj Falconer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball while looking for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Temple Owls quarterback Jaxon Smolik (14) is blocked by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tony Rojas (13) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field during a warm up prior to the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Penn State football takes on Temple inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026.
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball while looking for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Temple Owls quarterback Jaxon Smolik (14) is blocked by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tony Rojas (13) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field during a warm up prior to the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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