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Out for bowl game Dinkins has opted out of Penn State's bowl game with Clemson, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports reports.

Impact Dinkins spent 2025 as Penn State's top tight end, but the Nittany Lions will not have their primary TE going into the Clemson game. During the year, he logged 14 receptions (on 22 targets) for 167 yards (11.9 averaged per catch) and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in upset loss Dinkins gathered in all three targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-37 defeat versus UCLA.

Impact Dinkins only had four receptions coming into Saturday's game, but he logged his second touchdown of the season during the loss. First-string tight end Luke Reynolds has recorded mire receptions, but he's yet to find the end zone this season. Unlike last season where Tyler Warren was a key piece of the offense, the position hasn't generated the same kind of production.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pandemonium in Pasadena: UCLA Stuns No. 7 Penn State, Ends Winless Season

Led by interim head coach and offensive coordinator, UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday as quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for thr...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Pandemonium in Pasadena: UCLA Stuns No. 7 Penn State, Ends Winless Season

UCLA stuns No. 7 Penn State with Iamaleava's 5 touchdowns, ends 16-game skid against Top-10 teams

Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and passed for two more as UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Allar throws for 200 yards and 2 TDs as No. 2 Penn State overcomes slow start in 34-0 win over FIU

Drew Allar completed 19 of 33 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns and No. 2 Penn State beat Florida International 34-0

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Drew Allar finds Khalil Dinkins for a touchdown to give Penn State early lead over FIU

Drew Allar finds Khalil Dinkins for a touchdown to give Penn State early lead over FIU

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Not listed on injury report Dinkins (undisclosed) isn't listed on Penn State's injury report and should be good to go for Week 2.

Impact Dinkins was seen practicing earlier this week, so his availability comes as little surprise. He'll look to make a mark as Penn State's second-string tight end behind Tyler Warren. Both players, however, could be benefactors of the Nittany Lions' seemingly revamped passing game in year two with quarterback Drew Allar.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted practicing Dinkins participated in practice for Penn State on Thursday, Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Dinkins missed Penn State's opener against West Virginia, but is clearly trending in the right direction as he made his return to the practice field this week. If and when he does return, Dinkins should be the No. 2 tight end in Happy Valley.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out in Morgantown Dinkins (undisclosed) is officially out for Penn State's opener against West Virginia.

Impact The tight end was considered unlikely to play, so this designation doesn't come as a surprise. Dinkins was slated to be the No. 2 tight end for the Nittany Lions this fall, but in his absence, some combination of Andrew Rappleyea and Luke Reynolds should assume that role.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up vs. WVU Dinkins is unlikely to play against West Virginia, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Dinkins has reportedly been dealing with an undisclosed injury throughout fall camp, and it appears as if it'll sideline him in the opener against the Mountaineers in Morgantown. Tyler Warren is expected to be the top option at tight end for the Nittany Lions.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Penn State gets late TD pass from Drew Allar, escapes Indiana, 33-24

Drew Allar threw three touchdowns, including a 57-yarder to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, as No. 10 Penn beat Indiana, 33-24.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

No. 10 Penn State gets late TD pass from Drew Allar, escapes Indiana, 33-24

Good to go against Buckeyes Dinkins (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Dinkins will return to action Saturday after missing last week's contest with an undisclosed injury. The sophomore tight end has caught one pass for nine yards and a touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE