Penn State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Orange Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
The stage is set for an epic showdown as No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish takes on the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. The game kicks off on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Notre Dame is favored by 1.5 points. With an over/under of 44.5.
The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the SMU Mustangs in the first round, followed by the Boise State Broncos in the quarterfinals to reach within a win of the national championship game.
Let's take a look at Penn State's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Orange Bowl.
Penn State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Orange Bowl
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Harrison Wallace III
- 2nd: Tyler Johnson
- 3rd: Mehki Flowers
WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
Starter: Julian Fleming
- 2nd: Omari Evans
- 3rd: Anthony Ivey
WR-SL (Slot Receiver):
Starter: Liam Clifford
- 2nd: Tyseer Denmark (Questionable)
- 3rd: Jake Spencer
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Drew Shelton
- 2nd: J'ven Williams
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: Olaivavega Ioane
- 2nd: JB Nelson
- 3rd: Chimdy Onoh
- 4th: 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: Anthony Donkoh
- 2nd: Nolan Rucci
- 3rd: Eagan Boyer
TE (Tight End):
Starter: Tyler Warren
- 2nd: Luke Reynolds
- 3rd: Khalil Dinkins
- 4th: Jerry Cross
- INJ: Andrew Rappleyea (Questionable)
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Drew Allar
- 2nd: Beau Pribula
- 3rd: Ethan Grunkemeyer
- 4th: Jack Lambert
RB (Running Back):
Starter: Nicholas Singleton
- 2nd: Kaytron Allen
- 3rd: Quinton Martin Jr.
- 4th: Corey Smith
- INJ: Cam Wallace (Questionable)
Defensive Positions
LDE (Left Defensive End):
Starter: Dani Dennis-Sutton
- 2nd: Smith Vilbert
- 3rd: Jordan Mayer
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Zane Durant
- 2nd: Coziah Izzard
- 3rd: Ty Blanding
- 4th: Xavier Gilliam
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Dvon J-Thomas
- 2nd: Alonzo Ford Jr. (Out)
- 3rd: Hakeem Beamon
- 4th: Kaleb Artis
RDE (Right Defensive End):
Starter: Abdul Carter (Questionable)
- 2nd: Amin Vanover
- 3rd: Joseph Mupoyi
WLB (Weakside Linebacker):
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
- 4th: Ben Chizmar
LCB (Left Cornerback):
Starter: Jalen Kimber
- 2nd: Audavion Collins
- 3rd: Kenny Woseley Jr.
SS (Strong Safety):
Starter: Jaylen Reed
- 2nd: Dejuan Lane
- 3rd: Vaboue Toure
- 4th: Patrick Williams
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Zakee Wheatley
- 2nd: Tyrece Mills
- 3rd: Lamont Payne Jr.
- 4th: Kolin Dinkins
RCB (Right Cornerback):
Starter: A.J. Harris
- 2nd: Elliot Washington II
- 3rd: Jon Mitchell
LION (Hybrid Linebacker/DB):
Starter: Cam Miller
- 2nd: Zion Tracy
- 3rd: Antoine Belgrave-Shorter
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Riley Thompson
- 2nd: Gabriel Nwosu
- 3rd: Mitchell Groh
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Sander Sahaydak
- 2nd: Ryan Barker
- 3rd: Chase Meyer
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Gabriel Nwosu
- 2nd: Ryan Barker
- 3rd: Chase Meyer
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Tyler Duzansky
H (Holder):
Starter: Riley Thompson
- 2nd: Beau Pribula
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Jake Spencer
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Nicholas Singleton
Reserves (Injured/Inactives)
- Andrew Rappleyea (TE) – Questionable
- Zuriah Fisher (DE) – Out
- Alonzo Ford (DT) – Out
- Keon Wylie (LB) – Out
- Kaden Saunders (WR) – Questionable
- Tyseer Denmark (WR) – Questionable
- Cam Wallace (RB) – Questionable
Inactive (Out for Season):
- Kevin Winston Jr. (S)