Penn State Football Commit Shuts Down Recruitment

It was another busy and newsworthy week for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Here’s a look at all of this week’s biggest Penn State headlines and storylines that you might have missed, in one place, inside this week’s Nittany Lions Digest.

Penn State Women’s Hockey

Penn State women’s ice hockey team announced the additions of Lauren Barbro, Tiffany Hill, and McKenna Walsh to the roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Penn State Football

Hall of Fame Bound?

Two Nittany Lions legends, and two of the premier running backs in the program’s history; D.J. Dozier and Ki-Jana Carter were both named to the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.

Kiandrea Barker Shuts it Down

Running back Kiandrea Barker had been garnering some interest as a potential flip, but, this week reaffirmed his commitment to the Nittany Lions while shutting down his commitment.

I want to thank all the coaches who have recruited me along this process , and all the penn state coaches/ staff that’s been showing love since day with that being said I want to officially announce that all recruitment is shut down for me and I’m all in 110% #weare🦁 pic.twitter.com/23Ha83TNKb

— Kiandrea Barker (@KiandreaBarker) June 6, 2024

Meanwhile, on the recruiting trail, Braswell Thomas announced he will visit Penn State on June 21-23.

Women’s Basketball

Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger announces Adrienne Motley as an assistant coach. Motley served as the director of player development for the Lady Lions in the 2023-24 campaign.

Penn State Hockey

Penn State men’s ice hockey Head Coach Guy Gadowsky finalized its 2024-25 recruiting class which features six forwards, three defensemen, and a pair of goaltenders.

Penn State Soccer

Penn State men’s soccer has announced its 2024 schedule featuring a 16-match slate and 10 conference matchups.

Starts the season at reigning National Champion Clemson Tigers on Thursday, Aug. 22 in South Carolina, the Home Opener is Sunday, Aug. 25 vs Army, and the Nittany Lions will kick off Big Ten play at Michigan on Friday, Sept. 13 with their conference home opener on Sep 17 vs Ohio State.

From The Lion’s Den: Penn State Headlines You May Have Missed

Previewing the biggest storylines of Penn State’s second official visit weekend

Another big official visit weekend at Penn State will commence Friday with James Franklin and his staff looking to add onto a 2025 recruiting class that is sitting at 13 commits and checking in at 10th in the 247Sports Team Composite rankings just a week into June.

The Nittany Lions are expecting to host 10 recruits throughout the weekend. (READ MORE at Lions247)

Are Corporate Logos Coming to the Field at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium?

As Penn State pursues new revenue streams to pay players and for its $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation, the NCAA has offered one. The NCAA Playoff Rules Oversight Panel approved the placement of sponsor logos on college football fields beginning with the 2024 season. (READ MORE at Sports Illustrated)