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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

Ethan Grunkemeyer

Examining Penn State’s QB Depth Chart Entering the College Football Playoff, 2025 Season

Penn State Football got two surprises in the quarterback room this week. Starting quarterback Drew Allar announced his intention to return for a fourth season at Penn State and backup quarterback Beau Pribula revealed his intention to enter the transfer portal and leave the team before the College Football Playoff. These decisions have major impacts […]

Penn State Football Has 2 Green Light Freshmen in 2024: Updated ‘Traffic Light’ Projections

  As Penn State Football broke camp, coach James Franklin’s list of play-now freshmen was narrowed to two candidates, he announced on Monday. Rookie offensive lineman Cooper Cousins and safety Dejuan Lane will have the green light designation going into Saturday’s opener at West Virginia, but others could have a chance to join them in […]

Watch New Penn State Football QB3 in Action during Spring Practice (VIDEO)

Although new Penn State Football quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer would have still been in high school classes right now if he didn’t enroll early at Penn State in January, the former four-star quarterback from Ohio has been thrust into the QB3 role with the Nittany Lions after a long-term injury to redshirt freshman Jaxon Smolik that […]

WATCH: Penn State Football Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer Hits WR for SPECTACULAR 69-Yard Touchdown

Penn State quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer continued his sensational senior season at Olentangy High School in Ohio Friday night, leading Olentangy to a 3-0 start in a 31-14 win on the road against Westerville Southern. According to Jarrod Ulrey of CBUS Sports, Grunkemeyer finished the game 17 for 26 for 216 passing yards and three […]

Penn State Football QB Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer dazzles in STELLAR season opener

Ohio’s Olentangy high school and the home of Penn State Football’s 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer began the season Friday night against Ohio’s Toledo Whitmer high school. Olentangy QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Penn State commit, warming up prior to tonight’s season opener. pic.twitter.com/IXmBMOkoMC — Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) August 18, 2023 In a dominant 46-35 win […]

Watch Penn State Football Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer make INSANE touchdown throw

Penn State Football quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer is getting set to start his senior season at Olentangy high school and seems to have picked up right where he left off during camp season. Here in a video posted by Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach Brad Maendler from QB Excelerate in Ohio, Grunkemeyer is seen making an impressive […]

Mike Yurcich Strikes Gold Again: Penn State Football QB Recruit Ethan Grunkemeyer Soars

Penn State Football offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has done it again. Penn State quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer received massive rankings bumps from both ESPN and 247 Sports this week. ESPN put Grunkemeyer all the way up to No. 80 in the country while 247 Sports has him at No. 200. These bumps come on the […]

Ethan Grunkemeyer latest prospect to show off James Franklin’s biggest recruiting strength

Ethan Grunkemeyer the latest prospect to show off James Franklin’s biggest recruiting strength On Wednesday, three-star Penn State quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer shined well above his current three-star ranking, taking home Elite 11 day one MVP honors from On3 Sports. Penn State QB commit Ethan Grunkemeyer wins the Elite 11 Finals Day 1 On3 MVP???? […]

Penn State Football Adds Top Quarterback Commitment for 2024 Recruiting Class

Penn State Football has its quarterback of the future. Ethan Grunkemeyer committed to head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions on Saturday, May 20, ending the program’s somewhat meandering search for a quarterback in the 2024 cycle. The 6-foot-2 quarterback held offers from the likes of Akron, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Northwestern, Indiana, Minnesota and […]

This Penn State Football Quarterback Prospect’s Recruitment Eerily Similar To Drew Allar’s

Penn State Football is still trying to find its quarterback for the 2024 recruiting class, but there’s reason to have faith in Nittany Lions offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich. Yurcich is responsible for one the best talent evaluations we’ve ever seen Penn State pull off. Back in the 2022 cycle, Yurcich identified 3-star QB Drew […]

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