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Notre Dame, Penn State Lose Starters For Season Following Opening Game Injuries

The season openers for Notre Dame and Penn State proved to be costly for both teams, and we’re not talking about the outcome of their games.

The Nittany Lions not only lost a game to in-state foe Temple, but also lost one of their main defenders:

After dropping a 27-10 opener to Temple Saturday, the Nittany Lions announced Sunday linebacker Nyeem Wartman-White will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury.

The program has declined to disclose the nature of the injury, noting, “Coach Franklin asked the public support and respect Nyeem and his family’s privacy.