Penn State football's defense was exploited in Week 6 against UCLA in the upset. Linebacker Tony Rojas' long-term injury he sustained before the game put a huge dent in the defense that the Nittany Lions (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) struggled replacing.
In search of a response on defense, Penn State took another blow. True freshman star defensive end Chaz Coleman did not practice on Wednesday, as reported by PennLive. The rest of his defensive end group was present.
No comments on Coleman's absence were reported, so it is unsure if he will return to the field against Northwestern.