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Brett Eskildsen takes it 25 yards for a touchdown, extending Penn State's lead over Marshall

Brett Eskildsen takes it 25 yards for a touchdown, extending Penn State's lead over Marshall

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Good to go in practice Eskildsen (undisclosed) participated in Penn State's practice Tuesday, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact An undisclosed issue caused Eskilden's recent absence from practice, but he is back for Penn State's last few sessions before the regular season ends. He is one of many players who followed PSU head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State, and for the wide receiver, it makes sense given his development under the aforementioned HC. Just last year, Eskildsen broke out with 30 receptions for 526 yards and five touchdowns.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined in practice Eskildsen (undisclosed) was sidelined for Penn State's latest practice, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Eskildsen's fall camp continued Monday, and among Penn State's practice non-participants then, Eskildsen was one. Without him at wide receiver, PSU's primary options in practice were Chase Sowell and Koby Howard, with Keith Jones added if the Lions expanded to three WRs.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Participating in drills in camp Eskildsen (shoulder) has been participating in drills in camp and looks ready to go for the start of the 2026 season, according to Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times.

Impact Over three days in camp, it seems Eskildsen has shown the highest floor and the most consistency at receiver, while also being the best deep threat with legitimately elite speed. The wideout opened camp dealing with a shoulder injury but looks healthy now. He had a career-best season in 2025, catching 30 passes for 526 yards and adding five scores for Iowa State across 12 contests.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Nearly ready to go for fall camp Eskildsen (shoulder) is still wearing a brace for his injury but will be ready to go come fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Even though Eskildsen may not be 100 percent, he is inching closer to availability. The wide receiver's injury being public helps matter,s as it not only indicates what has held him back but also details the severity of his injury and how there is little worry about it going into fall camp. Eskildsen should be cleared before Penn State's season opener Sept. 5 against Marshall, though when exactly that will happen remains not perfectly clear.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes spring ahead of schedule Eskildsen (undisclosed) finished spring practice ahead of his recovery schedule, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Eskildsen was reported not to get live reps during spring, but he luckily started making promising strides in the latter half of the practices. The 6-foot-1 wideout is now primed to make a return come fall, and he should be on the field for the Nittany Lions' opener barring any major problems.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will not get live reps for spring Eskildsen will not get live reps in the spring because of an undisclosed injury, Onward Sports reports.

Impact Eskildsen is one of multiple players who are not only transferred from Iowa State for 2026 but also injured going into the spring. On the plus side, he should be ready for Penn State's fall camp, as Daniel Gallen of 247Sports reported that the PSU roster should be healthy by then, barring any setbacks.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Nittany Lions Eskildsen has committed to Penn State, Tyler Calvaruso of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Eskildsen led Iowa State in receiving yards during the 2025 season, and he'll follow his Cyclones HC and starting quarterback, among others, to Happy Valley for the 2026 season. With a built-in rapport with QB Rocco Becht, Eskildsen is the early favorite to lead the Nittany Lions' WR room.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Eskildsen plans to enter the transfer portal, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Eskildsen led the Cyclones in receiving yards this season, catching 30 passes for 526 yards and five touchdowns. The sophomore will have two years of eligibility remaining

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Single catch at Oklahoma State Eskildsen reeled in his only target for 19 yards during Saturday's 20-13 victory versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Eskildsen managed just one catch and has done so in four of his last five games. It was a windy day at Oklahoma State, so Iowa State leaned heavily on their run game against the Cowboys. Iowa State will play in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores versus Kansas Eskildsen reeled in all six targets for 73 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-14 win versus Kansas.

Impact Eskildsen recorded a pair of scores as Iowa State dominated the Jayhawks. Eskildsen has been the most consistent receiver for the Cyclones in 2025 with 29 catches (on 49 targets) for 507 yards and five touchdowns. It was his first touchdown since a 75-yard score against BYU in Week 9. Iowa State will finish the regular season against Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rocco Becht throws for 3 TDs and Iowa State snaps 3-game skid against Kansas 38-14

Rocco Becht threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores and 73 yards going to Brett Eskildsen, and Iowa State defeated Kansas 38-14

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rocco Becht connects with Brett Eskildsen for nine-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Kansas

Rocco Becht connects with Brett Eskildsen for nine-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Kansas

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Records long TD reception Eskildsen caught 1 of 3 targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-27 loss versus Brigham Young.

Impact Eskildsen's lone catch was a big one as it went for a 75-yard touchdown and was QB Rocco Becht's only touchdown pass on the day. Becht also threw three interceptions and mostly struggled versus the Cougars. Eskildsen tends to be a boom-or-bust fantasy play because he's averaging just 4.4 targets per game. That's a lower rate than other number one receivers across the country. Iowa State tends to utilize their tight ends in the passing game more than other teams as well. Iowa State will host Arizona State next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 11 BYU Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lead receiver at Cincinnati Eskildsen reeled in 8 of 11 targets for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-30 loss versus Cincinnati.

Impact Eskildsen put forth a career performance against the Bearcats in the loss. It was a career-high 11 targets, and he took full advantage with his first 100-yard receiving performance. WR Chase Sowell did leave the game with an injury but was able to return which suggests Eskildsen is an important target for QB Rocco Becht regardless of whether Sowell is in the line-up or not. With the Cyclones' defense struggling of late, the Iowa State passing game is underrated in fantasy circles.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Improves to 4-1 With Upset Over No. 14 Iowa State

The Bearcats used a 17-point first quarter to beat the Cyclones, giving the program its first home win over a ranked opponent since 2021.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Cincinnati Improves to 4-1 With Upset Over No. 14 Iowa State

Cincinnati uses fast start to take down No. 14 Iowa State 38-30

Brendan Sorsby passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns, Evan Pryor ran for 111 yards and two TDs and Cincinnati used a 17-point first quarter to beat No. 14 Iowa State 38-30

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Becht runs for 3 touchdowns, No. 14 Iowa State beats Arizona 39-14

Rocco Becht ran for three touchdowns and threw for 243 yards, Carson Hansen ran for two scores and No. 14 Iowa State beat Arizona 39-14

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 16 Iowa State squares off against Iowa

The No. 16 Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Pair of catches in second game Eskildsen gathered in all two targets for 77 yards during Saturday's 55-7 win over South Dakota.

Impact Eskildsen followed up his impressive Week 0 performance with a pair of catches in the blowout win over the Coyotes. It will be interesting to see if the young sophomore can become a reliable target for QB Rocco Becht as the season progresses. Iowa State will play Iowa next week.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE