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