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Remaining out Saturday Rappleyea (lower body) will not appear in Saturday's game against the Terrapins.

Impact Rappleyea will remain sidelined for an eleventh-consecutive game after suffering a lower-body injury in Penn State's season opener. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman will likely have an opportunity to return later this season in either the Big Ten Championship, a bowl game, the CFB Playoffs or a combination of the three.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Rappleyea (lower body) won't play against Minnesota.

Impact Rappleyea hasn't played since the opener. At this point, the tight end isn't of significance in this Penn State offense.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Rappleyea (lower body) is out Saturday against against Purdue.

Impact It'll be the ninth straight game Rappleyea's missed since playing 45 snaps in Penn State's opener. The redshirt freshman has yet to record a reception at the collegiate level.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Washington Rappleyea (lower body) will not appear in Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Rappleyea is set to remain sidelined for the Nittany Lions as they host Washington. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman, who saw 45 snaps in Penn State's opener against West Virgina, has not appeared since Week 1.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Buckeyes Rappleyea (lower body) won't play against Ohio State.

Impact Rappleyea was reported earlier in September to be dealing with a "long-term" injury, and the tight end still hasn't played since Week 1. That won't change in a big showdown with Ohio State, and his next chance to see the field will come against Washington on Nov. 9.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Has 'long-term' injury Rappleyea is dealing with a "long-term" injury according to head coach James Franklin, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This comes as little surprise, as the tight end was spotted on crutches during the Nittany Lions' clash with Bowling Green. He's now set to miss significant time after playing in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

In crutches on sideline Rappleyea was seen in crutches on the sideline during Saturday's game versus Bowling Green, Audrey Snyder of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rappleyea missed Saturday's game and now it's more clear why. It's unclear exactly what injury he is dealing with but he will likely miss significant time since he's on crutches.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. BGSU Rappleyea (undisclosed) won't play against Bowling Green, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Rappleyea played in Penn State's opener against West Virginia but didn't log a catch. Now, he'll have to wait until at least Week 4 against Kent State to record his first statistic on the season. With Khalil Dinkins back, however, the Nittany Lions should be set at tight end.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Young Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea on his 2024: 'I just want to make an impact' Rappleyea, a four-star signee in James Franklin's 2023 recruiting class, redshirted last season.

FEBRUARY 17 • PENNLIVE.COM

Set to play against Maryland Rappleyea (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Maryland, Seth Engle of The Daily Collegian reports.

Impact Rappleyea will return to action Saturday after missing the last two games with an undisclosed injury. However, the freshman tight end has yet to catch a pass this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Rappleyea (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Rappleyea will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed issue. His next chance to return would be Nov. 4 against Maryland.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Rappleyea is out for Saturday's game versus Ohio State.

Impact Rappleyea has yet to catch a pass this season, so his absence shouldn't affect Penn State's offense. His next chance to suit up will be Week 9's matchup with Indiana.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State 2023 freshman profile: Andrew Rappleyea looks capable of making a run at TE3 job Penn State’s pipeline at the tight end position has been among the constants of the James Franklin era, spanning Mike Gesicki early in Frank...

JULY 24, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM