Penn State news, notes and updates for Sept. 19 include the latest Lions updates before Kent State, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and stories about head coach James Franklin’s team and college athletics.

Penn State tweets of the day

We start with a recap of what we learned on Wednesday. Head coach James Franklin held his final news conference of Kent State week. The Nittany Lions host the Golden Flashes at 3:30 p.m. Satuday inside of Beaver Stadium. The big takeaway of the evening is that safety KJ Winston Jr., is dealing with a long-term injury. What the setback is and how long he could be out for were not disclosed. Freshman safety Dejuan Lane will have a bigger role behind starters Jaylen Reed and Zakee Wheatley moving forward.

“I don’t think it impacts leadership a whole lot, because he’s still going to be heavily involved there, and I think we’ve talked a decent amount about Dae Dae Lane, so that’ll have a huge impact on him and the reps that he’s getting and where he’s at, and then we’re trying to kind of figure out that next guy right now,” Franklin said. “So there’s a ton of guys that are going to get some opportunities. But we have not figured that out yet.”

On a different injury note, redshirt freshman Ta’Mere Robinson is dealing with just a short-term issue. He was hurt in Week 1. Then, he missed the Lions’ Week 2 contest. However, he was at practice Wednesday night.

“Tay had some bumps and bruises,” Franklin said. “Missed some time. We need him. He was really doing well, so to be able to get him back is helpful at a position where we’re trying to develop some more depth right now. So it’s great having him back out at practice, for sure.”

Headlines of the day

Penn State freshman TE, former five-star recruit Luke Reynolds ready for larger role: McGonigal, PennLive

3 thoughts on what KJ Winston Jr.’s injury means for Penn State and its defense moving forward: Pickel, BWI

Are Penn State ‘Buy Games’ Against Teams Like Kent State Really Worth the Cost?: Engle, Statecollege.com

Penn State vs. Kent State Predictions: Lions expected to win big: Snyder, BWI

James Franklin discusses safety room, tight ends and more: Linderman, Daily Collegian

On300 linebacker sets Penn State visit date: Snyder, BWI

Quote of the day

“I chose Penn State because of the genuine love the coaches showed at Penn State to me and my family. I loved the opportunity they presented to me. And, the goals they had laid out for me. It was a great fit.

“Coach Rhodes and his staff were always reaching out to me constantly checking up on me about basketball and off court things. It was always out of love and care. They showed how passionate they were as a coaching staff and how well they connected with each other. They were all good people and I had much respect for them.”

–New PSU basketball Class of 2025 commit Mason Blackwood to On3’s Joe Tipton. “

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