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Penn State visits Washington on Saturday at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on FS1. The 2026 Penn State Football season is presented by PSECU.
COLLINS CLAMPING DOWN
Audavion Collins has continued a strong redshirt senior season. Through eight games this season, Collins has tallied nine pass breakups, tied for sixth in the FBS. According to Pro Football Focus, Collins has only been targeted 20 times in 176 coverage snaps this season. Among those 20 targets, Collins has allowed just five completions. The 25 percent completion percentage allowed is the lowest among FBS cornerbacks with 175+ coverage snaps this season. Collins has forced seven incompletions. The Georgia native is allowing just 6.4 yards per reception, the second-lowest yards per reception allowed among FBS cornerbacks with 175+ coverage snaps this year.
CONTROLLING THE PASSING GAME
The Penn State defense had another strong day against the passing game on Saturday against Purdue, limiting the Boilermakers to 142 yards on 10 completions. It marked the sixth time this season Penn State has held an opponent under 150 passing yards, tied-most among FBS teams and most among Power 4 teams. PSU has also limited opponents to 10 or less completions in four games, tied-most among FBS teams and most among Power 4 teams. Penn State sits third in the country in passing defense (141.4) and passing efficiency defense (100.39), while holding fifth in third down conversion defense (27.6) and three-and-out percentage (29.35). The Nittany Lions are 13th in the country with nine interceptions.
THE OPPOSITION
Washington is 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Big Ten this season after collecting a 17-10 win at Nebraska last Saturday. The Huskies trailed 7-3 before taking the lead on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, from Demond Williams Jr. to Chris Lawson and extended their lead on a 48-yard pick-six by Alex McLaughlin on Nebraska's ensuing drive. Williams and Elijah Brown combined for 235 passing yards, while Lawson had 12 catches for 155 yards. The Huskies forced three interceptions and added four tackles for loss.
SERIES HISTORY
Penn State meets Washington for the fifth time in program history. The Nittany Lions lead 4-0 in the all-time series, including 2-0 in regular season games. PSU will play at Washington for the first time since December 3, 1921, a 21-7 Nittany Lion victory. In 2024, Penn State earned a 35-6 win. The Nittany Lions rushed for 266 yards and four touchdowns, including 98 rushing yards and a score by Kaytron Allen and two rushing touchdowns by Tyler Warren.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
175 - Penn State limited Purdue to 175 total yards, the fewest total yards allowed by PSU in a Big Ten game since 2023 against Michigan State (53 yards).
135 - In his first career start, Cam Wallace rushed for a career-high 135 yards on a career-best 22 carries. He scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and had a 48-yard rush in the first quarter.
43 - Penn State held on to the ball for 43:27 possession time against Purdue. It was the highest time of possession by Penn State since 2023 against Iowa (45:27).
32 - The Nittany Lions allowed just 32 total yards (on 22 plays) in the second half against Purdue. Penn State held the Boilermakers to just two rushing yards on eight carries.
25 - According to PFF, Audavion Collins has allowed just five completions on 20 targets in 2026, the lowest completion percentage allowed among FBS cornerbacks with 175+ coverage snaps this season.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Game Day InformationTICKETS & BAG POLICY
Single-game tickets for Penn State's matchup against Washington in Seattle remain available. Click the link below to purchase your seats inside Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Tickets and parking are only accessible on your mobile device. Fans should download their tickets before heading to the stadium for the most seamless experience.
A bag policy is in effect for all athletics events hosted in UW Athletics facilities.Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12", one-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bags, and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand) with or without a handle or strap. Prohibited bags include but are not limited to purses, backpacks, diaper bags, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, luggage, seat cushions with a zipper, any bag larger than the permissible size, and any bag that is not clear. View Washington's Clear Bag Policy at the link below.
Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium is a cashless venue. All parking, concessions and merchandise sales will be conducted by credit/debit card or virtual payment options only. Visit the Know Before You Go link below, provided by the University of Washington, for a full breakdown of what to expect at Husky Stadium.
PARKING
Parking passes are exclusively digital, accessible via your mobile device. Single-game general public parking is available for purchase on game day in certain lots on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus parking lots open six (6) hours prior to kickoff. Attendees must pay for parking via the Pay-By-Phone app or a credit card with a parking attendant upon arrival. Visit the link below to view the University of Washington's parking information.