Donald Trump Will Not Attend Penn State-Ohio State

Originally posted on Nittany Sports Now | By Joe Smeltzer | Last updated Oct 30, 2024 3:24 PM ET

It looked like Penn State football’s showdown with Ohio State Saturday, Nov. 2 in Beaver Stadium would feature an appearance from former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump.

That will not be happening.

As first reported by Onward State and since confirmed by outlets such as the Centre Daily Times and PennLive, Trump will not be in Happy Valley per a university spokesperson.

Had Trump attended, it would have added to what would be a huge weekend at Penn State regardless. Penn State is No. 3, Ohio State No. 4. College GameDay will be at Happy Valley for the first time since 2021.

TRUMP WAS JUST HERE

Trump was recently in Happy Valley for a rally held this past Saturday, Oct. 26 inside the Bryce Jordan Center. The rally featured appearances by past and current Penn State wrestlers, with 2024 Olympian Zain Retherford speaking.

“It’s truly an honor to be here. Thank you for recognizing us,” Retherford, a three-time NCAA champ and two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner before becoming an Olympian, said. “And Pennsylvania is a super important state, we need to win this election, and let’s Make America Great Again. Go vote.”

Other wrestlers included Matt Lee, Connor Mirasola, Cole Mirasola, Brock Weiss, Zack Ryder, Ty Watson, Mason Ellis, Connor Pierce, Jack Kelly, Sean Degl and Luke Lilledahl. He also invited former wrestlers Tony Bobulinski, Morgan McIntosh and Joe Lee.

WITH OR WITHOUT TRUMP…

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – OCTOBER 29: Penn State Nittany Lions Running Back Kaytron Allen (13) runs with the ball during the second half of the college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 29, 2022, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

Regardless of Trump’s presence, Penn State will have to take on Ohio State in what’s, by far, the most anticipated matchup of the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on Fox.

Penn State is 1-9 against OSU in the James Franklin era and will look to flip the script Saturday.

This article first appeared on Nittany Sports Now and was syndicated with permission.

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