Bekkem Kritza News, Rumors, Updates - Penn State Nittany Lions | FOX Sports

Leaving Happy Valley Kritza will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Kritza didn't play in his true freshman year with the Nittany Lions, and now the 6-foot-5, 199-pound quarterback will hit the portal with four years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can play Clemson Kritza (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game with Clemson.

Impact Kritza gives Penn State an additional quarterback to work with behind Ethan Grunkemeyer. The former, a 6-foot-5, 199-pound freshman, has yet to log any counting stats in 2025.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Indiana Kritza (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 27-24 loss to Indiana.

Impact Kritza was doubtful heading into the game and didn't end up playing, but it's unknown if he even would've appeared even if he was healthy. The depth quarterback will look to get healthy for next week's game at Michigan State, so he can be available as needed.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen warming up Kritza (undisclosed) is not taking part of warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Indiana, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kritza appears to be set to miss Saturday's contest, creating an injury crisis under center for the Nittany Lions. Starter Ethan Grunkmeyer is healthy but backup Jaxon Smolik (wrist) is out. Currently wide receiver Liam Clifford is warming up as the team's backup quarterback, showing how thin the team currently is at that position.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Kritza is questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Kritza hasn't logged a snap this season and that should likely continue Saturday. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but the Nittany Lions may only have one healthy quarterback in Ethan Grunkemeyer if Kritza can't go.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue rolling along when it hosts reeling Penn State

Penn State thought it had a win over Ohio State when Jim Knowles left to become the Nittany Lions defensive coordinator

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Week 10 Kritza (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game at Ohio State, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports reports.

Impact In between Weeks 2 and 10, Kritza did not play any games. The quarterback's 2025 season is still without stats. Now that Penn State will not use Drew Allar (ankle), perhaps Kritza can finally log snaps.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still inactive Kritza (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Florida International.

Impact Week 1 included an inactive Kritza, and the out status remains Saturday. After the current weekend, Penn State's next game is Sept. 13 against Villanova, a non-FBS team.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 1 Kritza (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Nevada.

Impact Kritza will not appear in Saturday's game against Nevada after popping up on Penn State's injury report ahead of the contest. The 6-foot-5 freshman quarterback isn't expected to play for the Nittany Lions this season and he is likely being held out to preserve his collegiate eligibility.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE