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Could Longtime Penn State Football OL Recruit, Now Signee Compete For Playing Time Next Year?

Penn State Football, Drew Allar,

Penn State Football offensive line signee Cooper Cousins has been a longtime mainstay on the Nittany Lions‘ recruiting scene as the first commit in Penn State’s 2024 class dating all the way back to January 2022. Despite being Penn State’s first 2024 commit by almost a year, Cousins never waivered in his commitment to the … Read more

Penn State Football Adds 2025 Commitment, Teammate of 2 2024 Signees

Penn State Football, James Franklin

One day after 25 members of Penn State’s 2024 recruiting class put pen to paper the Nittany Lions picked up an in-state 2025 cornerback commitment from Xxavier Thomas. Thomas committed to Penn State Football via X (formerly Twitter), announcing “After an amazing and memorable recruitment process, I’m excited to announce that I am 100% committed.” … Read more

Penn State Football Adds Serious Star Power | National Signing Day Takeaways

James Franklin, Penn State Football

Penn State Football put the 2024 recruiting class in the books on Wednesday with the early signing period opening. The Nittany Lions secured the signature of all 25 of their commits and will now focus on recruiting the transfer portal and Peach Bowl game prep. Before moving on completely, let’s take a look at the … Read more

Penn State Football National Signing Day LIVE Updates

Penn State Football, James Franklin

Penn State Football is in the process of securing the signature of every 2024 commit this morning. The Nittany Lions entered the day with 25 commits and are looking for a drama-less day.  7:45 a.m. update SIGNED: DL @XavierGilliam_ First signee of the day!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/6U5txSdNoE — Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023 Earlier … Read more

Penn State Football: Setting the Expectation for National Signing Day

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The early signing period for the 2024 recruiting cycle is finally here for Penn State Football and the rest of the college football world. High school recruiting has gone under the radar lately for the Nittany Lions, considering the two coordinator changes, transfer portal news, and anticipation for the Peach Bowl. That will not be … Read more

No Offensive Coordinator, No Problem, Penn State Football Lands Quarterback Commitment

Penn State Football, Drew Allar,

Penn State Football added to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday with the addition of quarterback Bekkem Kritza. The 3-star from Colorado picked the Nittany Lions over the likes of Colorado, Kansas, Texas A&M and Miami. He is rated as the No. 30 quarterback in the 247 Sports Composite. The timing of this commitment is … Read more

Penn State Football vs. Michigan to See Massive Recruiting Visit List for Nittany Lions

Penn State Football, James Franklin,

Penn State Football will host Michigan this Saturday in a battle of top ten teams. While the game is significant for Penn State’s dwindling College Football Playoff hopes, it is also an important recruiting weekend. Although the game is a noon kick, the atmosphere is still expected to be chaotic and make for a great … Read more

Penn State Football Finally Lands Top Recruiting Target

Penn State Football, James Franklin

Penn State Football added to its 2024 recruiting class on Monday night with the addition of 4-star edge Jaylen Harvey. This commitment is a long time coming for Harvey as he was looked at as a Penn State lean for the better part of a year now. The Maryland native attends Quince Orchard High School, … Read more

Penn State Football Recruiting: Luke Reynolds Highlights Nittany Lions’ Commits Rise

Penn State Football, James Franklin,

Penn State Football has been recruiting at an elite level for multiple years now, and the talent being amassed by the Nittany Lions‘ staff in Happy Valley just keeps getting better and better. On Thursday, 247 Sports updated its 2024 recruiting class player rankings and multiple Penn State commits were big risers. The most notable … Read more

Penn State Football Recruiting Misses Major Chance to Improve Depth at Key Position

Penn State Football, James Franklin

Things have been relatively quiet for Penn State Football on the recruiting front, but there was a bit of news that broke Sunday Night. The top JUCO cornerback in the country, Sione Laulea, committed to Oregon on Sunday night, choosing the Ducks over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Laulea held an offer from Penn … Read more

Penn State Football Continues White Out Recruiting Momentum as Top Athlete Commits

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Penn State Football continues to pick up steam on the recruiting trail, after steamrolling Iowa in Saturday night’s annual White Out. Four-star 2025 athlete Brady O’Hara committed to Penn State Tuesday via X. Best in PA stay in PA 🦁#slid25tate #WeAre @coachjfranklin @CoachTHowle @CoachTerryPSU @CoachTrautFB @CoachRiz_NCHS @NCtrojansFB pic.twitter.com/GHO8WT26TV — Brady O’Hara (@BradyOHara4) September 26, 2023 … Read more

Penn State Football Recruiting: New Commitment Continues In-State Running Back Dominance

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Penn State Football landed its second commit of the week in 2025 4-star running back Tiqwai Hayes from Aliquippa, Pa. The commitment comes days after Hayes was in attendance for Penn State’s 31-0 White Out game win over Iowa this past Saturday. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Hayes is the No. 32 running back … Read more

Penn State Football Adds Marquee Recruit After Throttling Iowa

Penn State Football, James Franklin

Penn State Football destroyed Iowa 31-0 on Saturday night and the White Out atmosphere seems to have made an impact on recruits, like it usually does. The first commit to come out of the successful weekend was 2025 4-star linebacker DJ McClary, who made the call to coach James Franklin on Sunday afternoon. COMMITTED 🏠#WEARE … Read more

Penn State Football Expecting Next Superstar QB to Visit Saturday

Penn State Football

No. 7 Penn State Football will hold its annual White Out game this Saturday night with the No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes coming to town. While the White Out gives the Nittany Lions a huge advantage on the field, it also helps pave the way for future star-studded Penn State rosters. This game truly is one … Read more

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

Penn State Football

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 … Read more

Why Penn State Football Season Opener is Massive Recruiting Showcase

Penn State Football

Penn State Football is officially back, which means so are massive recruiting weekends. The Nittany Lions will host West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. on NBC in the first primetime Big Ten game on NBC as a part of the new TV deal that was agreed upon last year. With so much hype surrounding this team … Read more

Young Phenom Messiah Mickens Commits to Penn State Football

Penn State Football

Penn State Football continued its tradition of landing the top talent from Pennsylvania, especially at the running back position, on Saturday night. This time, it was in the form of a 2026 recruit in running back Messiah Mickens from Camp Hill, Pa.   #AGTG COMMITTED 🔵⚪️ #Happyvalley @Hayesfawcett3 @Coach_JHiII pic.twitter.com/oaDNO1l43s — Messiah Mickens (@Messiah_1M) August … Read more

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

Penn State Football, Mike Yurcich

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 … Read more

Watch Penn State Football Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer make INSANE touchdown throw

Penn State Football

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 … Read more

Penn State Football Recruiting Trail Dominance Continues as Two 4-Star Defensive Linemen Arrive | Takeaways

Penn State Football

Penn State Football had a monster weekend on the recruiting trail, landing not one, but two 4-star defensive tackles. The Nittany Lions added two massive – both literally and figuratively- pieces to their 2024 class with the additions of Liam Andrews and T.A. Cunningham. Here are key takeaways from a key weekend for Penn State … Read more