Breaking News: Penn State DE Dani Dennis-Sutton Suffers Apparent Injury in Wisconsin Game
Harrisburg, PA – September 17, 2023
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton was forced to leave Saturday's game against Wisconsin with an apparent injury. Dennis-Sutton went down with a non-contact injury in the second quarter and was immediately attended to by medical staff.
The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Dennis-Sutton was helped off the field and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
Update: Dennis-Sutton Diagnosed with Ankle Sprain
According to a statement released by Penn State, Dennis-Sutton has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain. The extent of the sprain is unknown, but Dennis-Sutton is expected to miss at least one game.
Dennis-Sutton's injury is a major blow to Penn State's defense. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end is one of the team's most experienced players and is considered one of the top pass rushers in the Big Ten.
Penn State will now have to rely on other players to step up in Dennis-Sutton's absence. The Nittany Lions are scheduled to host Purdue next Saturday.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Additional Information
- Dennis-Sutton is a redshirt junior from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- He has started 20 games in his Penn State career.
- He recorded 5.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss in 2022.
