Penn State football’s availability report for its game against USC saw two changes after Friday night’s update.

Linebacker Alex Tatsch has been ruled out of the Nittany Lions’ White Out matchup against USC after being listed as questionable throughout the week.

Tatsch has logged 11 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, and one forced fumble.

Defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim, also listed as questionable this week, has been upgraded to “probable.” Nnodim has racked up eight total tackles and a tackle-for-loss from the interior of Penn State’s defensive front.

Both Tatsch and Nnodim missed the Nittany Lions’ first two games of the season but have played in the last three.

The other players ruled out against the Trojans include wide receiver Koby Howard, defensive ends Lavar Arrington II, Max Granville, Mason Robinson, and Dayshaun Burnett, cornerbacks Joshua Johnson, Christian Askew, and Tyler Armstead, linebacker Cam Smith, offensive lineman Will Tompkins, tight end Cooper Alexander, and kicker Cristiano Rosa.

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