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Dual-Threat QB to Test Penn State's Defense
2 Sep
Summary
- New coach leads Penn State's playoff push in 2026.
- Marshall's QB Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is a dual-threat.
- This is the first matchup with Marshall in nearly a century.
Penn State's 2026 football season commences this weekend, with the Nittany Lions entering the year with College Football Playoff aspirations under new head coach Matt Campbell. Their opening game features a matchup against Marshall, a team they have not played in nearly a century.
The Nittany Lions' defense will face a unique challenge in Marshall's quarterback, Carlos Del Rio-Wilson. While his passing statistics from last season were modest (2,047 yards, 17 touchdowns), his dual-threat capability is a significant concern. Del Rio-Wilson also rushed for 660 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to impact the game on the ground.
His prior experience playing at Syracuse, a Power 4 program, means he is accustomed to facing high-level competition. Penn State must prepare for Del Rio-Wilson's multifaceted offensive threat to avoid an upset in their season opener.
