Penn State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Orange Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
The Orange Bowl sets the stage for a high-stakes College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions. The showdown is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Notre Dame favored by 1.5 points and an over/under set at 44.5.
Penn State, following an impressive postseason, secured victories against SMU and Boise State to reach this crucial matchup. Let’s take a closer look at Penn State’s projected lineup and depth chart for this marquee event.
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Penn State Projected Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
Offense
Wide Receiver X (WR-X):
Starter: Harrison Wallace III
2nd: Tyler Johnson
3rd: Mehki Flowers
Wide Receiver Z (WR-Z):
Starter: Julian Fleming
2nd: Omari Evans
3rd: Anthony Ivey
Slot Receiver (WR-SL):
Starter: Liam Clifford
2nd: Tyseer Denmark (Questionable)
3rd: Jake Spencer
Left Tackle (LT):
Starter: Drew Shelton
2nd: J’ven Williams
Left Guard (LG):
Starter: Olaivavega Ioane
2nd: JB Nelson
Center (C):
Starter: Nick Dawkins
2nd: Dominic Rulli
Right Guard (RG):
Starter: Sal Wormley
2nd: Cooper Cousins
Right Tackle (RT):
Starter: Anthony Donkoh
2nd: Nolan Rucci
Tight End (TE):
Starter: Tyler Warren
2nd: Luke Reynolds
Quarterback (QB):
Starter: Drew Allar
2nd: Beau Pribula
Running Back (RB):
Starter: Nicholas Singleton
2nd: Kaytron Allen
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Defense
Left Defensive End (LDE):
Starter: Dani Dennis-Sutton
2nd: Smith Vilbert
Left Defensive Tackle (LDT):
Starter: Zane Durant
2nd: Coziah Izzard
Right Defensive Tackle (RDT):
Starter: Dvon J-Thomas
2nd: Alonzo Ford Jr. (Out)
Right Defensive End (RDE):
Starter: Abdul Carter (Questionable)
2nd: Amin Vanover
Weakside Linebacker (WLB):
Starter: Tony Rojas
2nd: DaKaari Nelson
Middle Linebacker (MLB):
Starter: Kobe King
2nd: Dominic DeLuca
Left Cornerback (LCB):
Starter: Jalen Kimber
2nd: Audavion Collins
Strong Safety (SS):
Starter: Jaylen Reed
2nd: Dejuan Lane
Free Safety (FS):
Starter: Zakee Wheatley
2nd: Tyrece Mills
Right Cornerback (RCB):
Starter: A.J. Harris
2nd: Elliot Washington II
LION (Hybrid LB/DB):
Starter: Cam Miller
2nd: Zion Tracy
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Special Teams
Punter (PT): Riley Thompson
Placekicker (PK): Sander Sahaydak
Kick Returner (KR): Nicholas Singleton
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Injuries & Inactives
Questionable: Tyseer Denmark (WR), Abdul Carter (RDE), Cam Wallace (RB)
Out for Season: Kevin Winston Jr. (S), Zuriah Fisher (DE), Alonzo Ford (DT)
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With both teams boasting elite talent and a trip to the national championship on the line, this game promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the season.
