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Penn State notebook | Mike Rhoades provides updates on team ahead of 2025-26 season opener

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There are mere days until Penn State’s season opener, and Mike Rhoades met with the media to discuss a few topics.

Rhoades gave an update on the injury status of the team while also giving his takeaways from the two exhibition games the Nittany Lions played in.

Here’s more on what Rhoades said.

Health of team

Penn State has dealt with a few “minor” injuries during the preseason. Rhoades said he hopes to have every player available for the game against Fairfield on Nov. 3.

“We were good for a while, and we've had a little bit of a rash of injuries, more sprained ankles, stepping on guys' feet, basketball injuries,” Rhoades said.