Penn State Football Injury Report: Positive Updates Ahead of FIU Matchup
Penn State is heading into its Week 2 matchup with encouraging news on the injury front. Following a dominant 46-11 victory over Nevada, head coach James Franklin provided a status update during his weekly press conference, highlighting potential returns and key players back from long-term injuries.
The biggest development is the expected return of defensive end Zuriah Fisher. A sixth-year senior, Fisher was projected to start alongside Dani Dennis-Sutton but missed the season opener after being sidelined during training camp. Although he was close to playing against Nevada, the coaching staff opted to sit him as a precaution.
“He’s very close,” Franklin said. “It’ll be a big boost getting him back. You all know how highly we think of him.”
Another defensive end, Mason Robinson, also missed the opener. While Franklin is hopeful about Robinson’s return, he was less certain on the timeline. Robinson redshirted in 2023 and has yet to see game action for the Nittany Lions.
In the absence of both players, Penn State leaned on true freshmen at defensive end. Chaz Coleman logged 22 snaps—the third most among edge rushers—while fellow freshman Yvan Kemajou played 19.
Meanwhile, running back Cam Wallace made a strong impression in his return from a 2024 injury, electrifying fans with a hurdle on his first touch of the 2025 season—drawing comparisons to another iconic No. 26 in Penn State history.
Cornerback Zion Tracy, the expected starter at nickel, did not appear on defense and was listed as questionable prior to the game. Kenny Woseley Jr. started in his place, leading all defensive players with 34 snaps.
As Penn State prepares to host FIU at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, the team appears to be getting healthier and deeper—especially at critical defensive positions.
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