Here’s why Penn State Football CB Joey Porter Jr. was OUT vs. Maryland
Penn State Football cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was a surprise late addition to the Nittany Lions‘ injury report, immediately leading up to Saturday’s 30-0 shutout victory over the Maryland Terrapins.
During any season, there are going to be games where star players will not be playing due to injury, or off-the-field situation, and that was precisely the obstacle Penn State Football faced on Saturday afternoon.
Porter Jr. did not participate in pre-game warmups, and as it turns out, he was out due to injury.
During the game, Porter’s absence was a hot topic across social media, and even during the FOX television broadcast. Despite not playing, Porter Jr. was seen celebrating with his teammates following the game, on the field.
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After the game, Penn State Coach James Franklin would announce why Joey Porter Jr did not play today
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It remains to be seen if Porter will be healthy enough to return for Penn State Football’s next game, Saturday, Nov. 19 at Rutgers.
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