Outback Bowl Photo Gallery: Arkansas 24 - Penn State 10
Penn State finished its 2021 season with a disappointing loss Saturday, as the Nittany Lions fell to Arkansas, 24-10. James Franklin and his team finished the 2021 season with six losses, the most since 2015. They’re now 11-11 over the past two seasons.
Blue White Illustrated photographer Steve Manuel was in Tampa Saturday to take in all the sights from this year’s Outback Bowl. Nittany Lion fans can check out our photo gallery from the game below.
Jesse Luketa played linebacker in the Outback Bowl following multiple opt outs. He also declared for the NFL Draft after the game. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted a pass from Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson. It was Jefferson’s first interception thrown in over 160 pass attempts. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Safety Ji’Ayir Brown celebrates after making an interception. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith totaled three receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State is now 11-11 over the past two seasons under head coach James Franklin (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith pulls in a 42-yard touchdown pass from Sean Clifford. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Keaton Ellis led Penn State’s secondary with six tackles in the Outback Bowl, including five solo. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State’s Keyvone Lee led the running backs with 41 yards rushing on five carries. He averaged 8.2 yards per carry. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Keyvone Lee also had one reception for 15 yards against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State running back Noah Cain totaled five carries for 28 yards in the Outback Bowl. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Wide receiver Parker Washington looks up for the ball. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington brings in the catch. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington breaks a tackle after the catch. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Parker Washington totaled seven receptions for 98 yards in the Outback Bowl. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
In his first career start, defensive end Smith Vilbert totaled three sacks in just the first half. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson stretches out to attempt a catch. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Tight end Theo Johnson didn’t record a catch against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Linebacker Tyler Elsdon chases down Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Linebacker Tyler Elsdon totaled four tackles against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Freshman safety Zakee Wheatley earned his second career tackle in the Outback Bowl. He also played against Villanova, Rutgers and Michigan State this season. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Linebacker Curtis Jacobs led the Nittany Lions in tackles with 10. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux played during the final offensive drive for Penn State. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Amin Vanover chases down Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Quarterback Christian Veilleux scrambles for a first down. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel) 
Penn State linebacker Charlie Katshir jumps to deflect a pass from Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson. (Credit: BWI/Steve Manuel)
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