PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS 7-6 · 2025 12TH IN BIG TEN
7-6 · 2025 12TH IN BIG TEN
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What I Learned From Penn State's First Practice of Training Camp The Nittany Lions made some intriguing moves on Day 1 of fall practice.
AUGUST 5 • SI.COM
Projecting Penn State's Week 1 Starting Lineup Before Training Camp Begins The Nittany Lions will deploy a large contingent of transfers for the opener against Marshall.
AUGUST 4 • SI.COM
Penn State Football Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Training Camp The Nittany Lions have the schedule to make a playoff run, but do they have the roster?
AUGUST 3 • SI.COM
Why I'm Buying the Hype Around Ben Brahmer for Penn State Football The Nittany Lions tight end should be a Mackey Award candidate this season.
AUGUST 3 • SI.COM
Gabe Burkle - Probable for season opener Burkle (knee) is "pushing really close to being available" for Penn State's season opener Sept. 5 against Marshall, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact It looks like Burkle's probable status will be pushed all the way up to Sept. 5 as part of Week 1 for the upcoming 2026 season. Nonetheless, there is still a chance he can be cleared days or even weeks before the game, though the lack of complete certainty in his injured knee will pose questions about his availability in the meantime. Burkle, along with many Iowa State alum, will look to make an immediate impact after following head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State this offseason.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Rappleyea - Looking full-go for fall camp Rappleyea (foot) is looking full-go for fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Rappleyea is on schedule with his recovery timeline as he'll be good to go for the Nittany Lions' fall preparation. The 6-foot-6 tight end committed to Penn State in the offseason, following Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell and a slew of former teammates.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Eskildsen - 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
Chase Sowell - Ready to work regular role Sowell (undisclosed) is ready to work his regular role in fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Sowell sat out during the spring with an undisclosed injury, but his recovery has gone as planned, as he's now good to go for fall camp. The 6-foot-3 wideout transferred in from Iowa State this offseason after totaling 500 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 2025 campaign. He's poised to be one of former teammate Rocco Becht's top options in the passing game.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Rocco Becht - Ready for preseason camp Becht (shoulder) is ready for Penn State's preseason camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact For the first time since Becht has joined Penn State, the Nittany Lions will work with a healthy version of him. The fifth-year senior followed head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State, where he excelled in three of the team's last four seasons by logging at least 200 completed passes and 2,500 passing yards each. Becht has proven to be more than just a passer, having logged eight rushing touchdowns in each of his last two campaigns, ensuring three consecutive years with at least 24 total touchdowns under his belt.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Manske - Fully cleared ahead of fall Manske (undisclosed) has been fully cleared for fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Manske was on track to return for fall camp back in the spring, and he is now good to go as practice ramps up. The incoming redshirt sophomore is likely to assume the QB2 role this season behind fellow Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
At Penn State, an Under-the-Radar Tight End Could Become a Star Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle missed spring drills, but coach Matt Campbell said he's poised to make a huge impact.
AUGUST 2 • SI.COM
Penn State Football Position Battle I'm Watching Closest During Camp The Nittany Lions need a new left tackle, and head coach Matt Campbell says it's an open competition.
AUGUST 2 • SI.COM
Penn State Signs New Sponsorship Deal, Though Not For Jersey Patch GIANT becomes the "official grocery partner" of the Penn State Nittany Lions.
JULY 31 • SI.COM
Every Transfer Expected to Make an Immediate Impact for Penn State Football Matt Campbell signed 40 transfers this offseason, so the Nittany Lions' depth chart will be filled with them.
JULY 31 • SI.COM
Why Penn State's Tony Rojas Feels Like a Brand New Linebacker This Season Fully recovered from a 2025 injury, Rojas said he's ready to break out for the Nittany Lions.
JULY 30 • SI.COM
Quarterback Rocco Becht Ready to 'Sling the Rock' for Penn State The Nittany Lions starter spent his summer on injury prevention and learning about the program's history.
JULY 29 • SI.COM
Penn State's Position Group That Most Intrigues Matt Campbell The Nittany Lions coach continues to highlight how much the receivers room has changed.
JULY 29 • SI.COM

Matt Campbell, Penn State Confident They Can Excel Where James Franklin Failed

Matt Campbell and Penn State are confident they can compete for a national title in Year 1.
JULY 29 • FOX SPORTS
Matt Campbell, Penn State Confident They Can Excel Where James Franklin Failed
Why Matt Campbell Is Making a Significant Defensive Change at Penn State The Nittany Lions coach discusses a key scheme change at Big Ten Media Days.
JULY 29 • SI.COM
What Penn State's Matt Campbell Said at Big Ten Media Days Campbell said he was looking for the "perfect fit" in order to leave Iowa State and found it with the Nittany Lions.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
Matt Campbell Expects Penn State to Be 'Fully Healthy' for Training Camp The Nittany Lions completed a productive summer in which getting healthy was a top priority.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
Penn State Gets 'Monumental' News Regarding Quarterback Alex Manske The redshirt freshman quarterback has been cleared to practice after missing spring drills, Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell said.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
For Penn State Football, the Jersey Patch Is Coming Soon Athletic Director Pat Kraft said Penn State is conducting a "deep evaluation" of adding corporate patches to Nittany Lions jerseys.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
What We're Expecting to Learn About Penn State at Big Ten Media Days Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions' contingent in Chicago for his first Big Ten media event.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
How to Watch Penn State at Big Ten Football Media Days Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell makes his first appearance at the three-day talkathon in Chicago.
JULY 27 • SI.COM
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