Players of the game for Penn State vs. USC

Penn State fell to USC 31-23, a result fans weren’t hoping for, but the game still offered positives. The offense looked sharper through the air, with particular effectiveness from the tight ends. Andrew Rappleyea delivered a breakout performance and is named Penn State’s offensive player of the week, including a key role on the opening drive with a fourth-and-1 in USC territory. On defense, there weren’t many standout moments overall, but linebacker Tony Rojas continued to draw attention as a consistent leader. He led the team with 10 tackles and recorded USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s only full sack. The article lists both players as this week’s choices.