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'We certainly miss him': Return of Penn State's big play wide receiver gets clarified Matt Campbell addressed the timeline for Koby Howard's return on Tuesday

5 DAYS AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

Expected to be out at least a few weeks Penn State's head coach Matt Campbell announced Tuesday that he expects Howard (lower body) to be out for at least a couple of weeks, Greg Pickel of On3.com reports.

Impact Campbell recently updated Howard's recovery progress, which the head coach described as good, so it looks like there is still a chance that he does not miss most of Penn State's season because of his lower-body injury. But with the wide receiver still out for at least a couple of weeks, that would mean he misses games against USC and at Michigan. On the positive side, resting those matchups and PSU's subsequent bye week would let him return just before November, though returning that month may be slightly more likely.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State looking for offensive improvement after loss to Wisconsin

Win or lose, Taylor Mouser is tough on himself

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

Colton Joseph hit Jacob Harris on a 72-yard touchdown pass with 1:13 to play and Wisconsin scored twice in last four minutes to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Challenged by His Coaches, Penn State's Zay Robinson Is Ready for the Spotlight With receiver Koby Howard out, Robinson will play a critical role in the Nittany Lions' offense.

SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury

Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard's strong season start has hit a snag

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell announces injury update on Koby Howard Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard will be out for a while.

SEPTEMBER 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Out for extended period Howard (undisclosed) will be out for an extended period, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports reports.

Impact Howard will not only miss Penn State's regular-season opener Saturday against Wisconsin but also sit out a lot more games due to his ongoing injury. Across the 2026 Nittany Lions' first three matchups, he had been on cruise control, with 12 receptions (on 16 targets) for 344 yards and a combined three touchdowns to his name. Though he did not suffer a season-ending injury if PSU's head coach Matt Campbell is to be believed, it looks like the wide receiver will miss most of what remains of this year's campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Koby Howard is emerging as a serious threat for No. 13 Penn State with Wisconsin up next

As Rocco Becht waited for his surgically repaired shoulder to heal during winter workouts, the quarterback’s eyes were often glued to his new teammate wearing No. 6

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Banged up vs. Buffalo Howard (undisclosed) got injured against Buffalo in Week 3 and his status for the Big Ten opener against Wisconsin on Saturday is unclear, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Howard reportedly got hurt while scoring on one of his long touchdowns, and the receiver's status for Saturday against the Badgers is now unclear. Head coach Matt Campbell wouldn't offer up many specifics on the wideout, who's off to a tremendous start this season with 12 catches for 344 yards and two scores to go along with two carries for 24 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How Penn State's Koby Howard Became One of the Nation's Top Big-Play Threats. The Nittany Lions' receiver has started the season on an explosive-play tear.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Scores on ground and through the air Howard compiled three receptions (on five targets) for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-13 victory over Buffalo.

Impact Howard did a little bit of everything in the blowout win and accounted for a good bit of Penn State's passing production. Howard is emerging as one of the team's biggest surprises in the revamped squad under Matt Campbell, as the sophomore already has 12 catches for 344 yards through three games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Becht, defense power No. 14 Penn State past Buffalo, 55-13

Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Buffalo Bulls vs No. 14 Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Penn State's Koby Howard rushes for a 20-yard TD, extending lead over Buffalo

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Gets exposure in blowout Howard reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 68 yards during Saturday's 27-9 victory versus Temple.

Impact Howard began the season buried on the depth chart, but the sophomore has made enough of an impression to earn increased playing time with the offense. He has nine catches for 229 yards and a touchdown to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Becht throws 3 touchdown passes, Brahmer has 2 TDs to lift No. 16 Penn State past Temple 27-9

Rocco Becht threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 16 Penn State to a 27-9 victory over Temple

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Penn State's Koby Howard trying to buck trend of one-hit wonders at receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Harrison Wallace are among Nittany Lions receivers who've faltered after big season-opening outings in recent year...

SEPTEMBER 12 • USATODAY.COM

How Koby Howard Emerged as Penn State's Top Playmaker vs. Marshall The sophomore receiver turned a determined training camp into a dazzling 2026 debut.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Explodes for massive line Howard recorded six receptions (on seven targets) for 161 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-0 win versus Marshall.

Impact Howard was swift and shifty and won the receiving yardage battle by a large margin in the lopsided win. The sophomore only logged six catches last season and ended up taking a redshirt after an injury, but he made a big statement in the opener and should emerge as a popular target for Rocco Becht.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's WRs determined to change the narrative about the position|Flounders Penn State's Koby Howard produced his first career 100-yard game and fellow wideouts Brett Eskildsen and Zay Robinson scored touchdowns in t...

SEPTEMBER 6 • PENNLIVE.COM

Marshall Thundering Herd vs No. 18 Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Rocco Becht shines with 4 TDs as No. 18 Penn State beats Marshall 45-0

Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

KOBY HOWARD MOSS'D HIM!

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Rocco Becht finds Koby Howard for a 42-yard TD, extending Penn State's lead over Marshall

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

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Penn State looking for offensive improvement after loss to Wisconsin

Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury

Koby Howard is emerging as a serious threat for No. 13 Penn State with Wisconsin up next

Becht, defense power No. 14 Penn State past Buffalo, 55-13

Buffalo Bulls vs No. 14 Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Penn State's Koby Howard rushes for a 20-yard TD, extending lead over Buffalo

Becht throws 3 touchdown passes, Brahmer has 2 TDs to lift No. 16 Penn State past Temple 27-9

Marshall Thundering Herd vs No. 18 Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Rocco Becht shines with 4 TDs as No. 18 Penn State beats Marshall 45-0

KOBY HOWARD MOSS'D HIM!

Rocco Becht finds Koby Howard for a 42-yard TD, extending Penn State's lead over Marshall