Penn State projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Fiesta Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
After taking care of SMU, the Penn State Nittany Lions will travel to Arizona, where they will face the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve. A win would put the Nittany Lions one win away from a National Championship Game berth.
But first things first. Penn State (12-2) must move past Ashton Jeanty and Boise State (12-1). For the Fiesta Bowl, James Franklin’s squad is expected to be nearly at full strength.
However, starting tackle Anthony Donkoh is not expected to return on time to face the Broncos. He hasn’t played since Nov. 23, when he suffered the injury against Minnesota.
Here is the projected depth chart for Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Penn State projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Fiesta Bowl
Offense
WR-X (Wide receiver X)
Starter: Harrison Wallace III
- 2nd: Julian Fleming
- 3rd: Mehki Flowers
WR-Z (Wide receiver Z)
Starter: Omari Evans
- 2nd: Tyler Johnson
- 3rd: Anthony Ivey
WR-SL (Slot Receiver)
Starter: Liam Clifford
- 2nd: Ethan Black
LT (Left Tackle)
Starter: Drew Shelton
- 2nd: J’ven Williams
- 3rd: Eagan Boyer
LG (Left Guard)
Starter: Olaivavenga Ioane
- 2nd: Chimdy Onoh
- 3rd: Logan Bahn
C (Center)
Starter: Nick Dawkins
- 2nd: Dominic Rulli
RG (Right Guard)
Starter: Sal Wormley
- 2nd: Cooper Cousins
- 3rd: Alex Birchmeier
RT (Right Tackle)
Starter: Nolan Rucci
- 2nd: JB Nelson
TE (Tight End)
Starter: Tyler Warren
- 2nd: Khalil Dinkins
- 3rd: Luke Reynolds
- 4th: Joey Schlaffer
QB (Quarterback)
Starter: Drew Allar
- 2nd: Ethan Grunkemeyer
- 3rd: Jack Lambert
RB (Running Back)
Starter: Nicholas Singleton
- 2nd: Kaytron Allen
- 3rd: Corey Smith
- 4th: Quinton Martin Jr.
- 5th: Tyler Holzworth
Defense
LDE (Left Defensive End)
Starter: Dani Dennis-Sutton
- 2nd: Amin Vanover
- 3rd: Max Granville
- 4th: Jordan Mayer
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle)
Starter: Zane Durant
- 2nd: Coziah Izzard
- 3rd: Joseph Mupoyi
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle)
Starter: Dvon J-Thomas
- 2nd: Xavier Gilliam
- 3rd: Ty Blanding
RDE (Right Defensive End)
Starter: Abdul Carter
- 2nd: Smith Vilbert
- 3rd: Jaylen Harvey
WLB (Weak-side Linbacker)
Starter: Tony Rojas
- 2nd: Dakaari Nelson
- 3rd: Ta’Mere Robinson
- 4th: Anthony Speca
MLB (Middle Linebacker)
Starter: Kobe King
- 2nd: Dominic DeLuca
- 3rd: Tyler Elsdon
LCB (Left Cornerback)
Starter: Jalen Kimber
- 2nd: Elliot Washington II
- 3rd: Kenny Woseley
SS (Strong Safety)
Starter: Jaylen Reed
- 2nd: Tyrece Mills
- 3rd: Vaboue Toure
- 4th: Kolin Dinkins
FS (Free Safety)
Starter: Zakee Wheatley
- 2nd: Dejuan Lane
- 3rd: Lamont Payne Jr.
RCB (Right Cornerback)
Starter: AJ Harris
- 2nd: Audavion Collins
- 3rd: Jon Mitchell
NB (Nickelback)
Starter: Zion Tracy
- 2nd: Cam Miller
- 3rd: Antoine Belgrave-Shorter
Special Teams
P (Punter)
Starter: Riley Thompson
- 2nd: Gabriel Nwosu
K (Kicker)
Starter: Bryan Barker
- 2nd: Chase Meyer
KO (Kickoff Specialist)
Starter: Gabriel Nwosu
LS (Long Snapper)
Starter: Tyler Duzanski
H (Holder)
Starter: Riley Thompson
PR (Punt Returner)
Starter: Zion Tracy
KR (Kick Returner)
Starter: Nicholas Singleton
- 2nd: Quinton Martin Jr.