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vsMarshall
Stripe Out · Beaver StadiumW 45–0
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8Career interceptions
30Passes defended
125Tackles, 2022–24
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Next upMichigan · Oct. 173:30 PM ET · CBS
SEP 12
atTemple
PhiladelphiaW 27–9
SEP 19
vsBuffalo
Beaver StadiumW 55–13
SEP 26
vsWisconsin
HomecomingL 20–24
B1GOCT 02
atNorthwestern
Evanston, Ill.L 13–34
B1GOCT 10
vsUSC
White Out · Beaver StadiumL 23–31
B1GOCT 17
atMichigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.3:30 PM ET · CBS
B1GOCT 24
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vsPurdue
Beaver StadiumTBD
B1GNOV 07
atWashington
Seattle, Wash.TBD
B1GNOV 14
vsMinnesota
Beaver StadiumTBD
B1GNOV 21
vsRutgers
Beaver StadiumTBD
B1GNOV 28
atMaryland
College Park, Md.TBD
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Penn State falls 31–23 to No. 19/17 USC in the White Out
A Beaver Stadium-record crowd of 114,419 watched the Nittany Lions fall to 3–3 and 0–3 in Big Ten play.Penn State Athletics
Penn State visits Michigan Saturday on CBS
The Nittany Lions meet Michigan for the 28th time at 3:30 p.m. ET. Penn State is 3–3 and Michigan is 3–2 entering the Big Ten road matchup.Penn State Athletics
Penn State drops road test at Northwestern, 34–13
The Nittany Lions fell to 3–2 and 0–2 in Big Ten play after Northwestern ran for 413 yards in the first game at the new Ryan Field.Penn State Athletics
Penn State falls 24–20 to Wisconsin in Big Ten opener
The Nittany Lions were held to 248 yards as Wisconsin erased a fourth-quarter deficit and handed Penn State its first loss of the season.Head coachMatt CampbellFirst season at Penn State
ConferenceBig Ten9 league games
Home slate7 gamesWest Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium
QuarterbackRocco Becht26 career wins entering 2026
Player spotlight · No. 4
Jeremiah Cooper
Range meets résumé.
Cooper arrives with four seasons of Big 12 experience, eight career interceptions and the versatility to move between safety and corner. His return from a 2025 knee injury is one of the defining defensive storylines of Penn State’s season.
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Game bookOct. 10, 2026
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Cooper starts and records three tackles against USC
The official game book credits Cooper with two solo tackles and one assist in his start at safety during Penn State’s 31–23 White Out loss.
Game bookOct. 2, 2026
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Cooper starts and makes four tackles at Northwestern
The official game book credits Cooper with one solo tackle and three assists in his start at safety during Penn State’s 34–13 road loss.
Career highSep. 26, 2026
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Cooper sets a career high with eight tackles
Cooper led Penn State with eight tackles, including four solo stops, in the 24–20 loss to Wisconsin. His previous career high was seven.
InterviewSep. 26, 2026
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Cooper calls for a quick reset after Wisconsin loss
In his postgame interview, Cooper pointed to self-inflicted technique and fundamental errors, then stressed moving forward during the short week before Northwestern.
Game bookSep. 19, 2026
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Cooper breaks up a pass in Penn State’s Buffalo rout
The official game book credits Cooper with a first-quarter pass breakup as Penn State held Buffalo to 60 passing yards in a 55–13 win.
Coach updateSep. 19, 2026
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Campbell points to Cooper’s experience in the secondary
After the Buffalo win, Campbell named Cooper among Penn State’s experienced defensive backs and said that depth allows the group to rotate fresh bodies.
Game recapSep. 12, 2026
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Cooper records four tackles in Penn State’s road win
Cooper tallied four tackles as the Nittany Lions beat Temple 27–9, giving him his first recorded defensive statistics since returning from last season’s ACL injury.
Official updateSep. 8, 2026
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Campbell says Cooper is getting back to full strength
Campbell said Cooper and Zion Tracy are getting back to full strength and noted Cooper can play corner as Penn State continues rotating combinations in the secondary.
Game returnSep. 5, 2026
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Cooper returns as Penn State opens with a shutout
The official box score lists Cooper among Penn State’s participants in the 45–0 win over Marshall, marking his return to game action after last season’s ACL injury.
Official updateSep. 1, 2026
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Campbell lists Cooper as probable for the opener
Matt Campbell said Cooper has made strong progress, practiced well for a week and a half and is the closest of Penn State’s recovering players to returning Saturday.
InterviewAug. 30, 2026
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Cooper and Neal form a versatile safety duo
Cooper opens up about the mental challenge of ACL rehab, explains why he can play anywhere in the secondary and discusses his partnership with Marcus Neal Jr.
Watch listAug. 21, 2026
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Cooper named to Bednarik Award watch list
Penn State’s veteran safety is among the preseason candidates for the award presented annually to college football’s outstanding defensive player.
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Next in the family · Andress Eagles
Elijah Cooper
The youngest Cooper brother is a Class of 2027 defensive back and receiver at Andress High School in El Paso. No. 4 enters 2026 as a four-year starter after earning first-team all-district recognition at cornerback.
04 JerseyFS / WR Positions5′11″ Height2027 Class
26Total tackles
19Solo tackles
3Passes defended
1Fumble recovery
2025 varsity totals reported by MaxPreps.
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