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The Key Players to Watch for Penn State Football This Spring The Nittany Lions have questions to address at multiple positions during spring drills.
MARCH 31 • SI.COM
Alex Manske - Expected to return for fall camp Manske (undisclosed) is expected to return for fall camp, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Though out for spring, Manske is not projected to be unavailable for the beginning of Penn State's 2026 season should his recovery continue to build at an adequate pace. The quarterback is one of many who followed their head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

From Tipperary to SEC: Irish rugby player with no football experience commits to South Carolina

Irish rugby player Neff Giwa has never played American football
MARCH 29 • Associated Press
Matt Campbell restarts Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class The Nittany Lions receive their first 2027 commitment under Campbell.
MARCH 28 • SI.COM
How to live stream Minnesota-Duluth vs Penn State: NCAA hockey tournament, TV channel The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in an NCAA Tournament regional semifinal on Friday, with a trip...
MARCH 28 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Alex Manske - Missing spring practice Manske (undisclosed) will miss spring practices due to a medical procedure, per Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com.
Impact Manske underwent an unspecified medical procedure during the off-season and will be held out of spring practices as a result. The 6-foot-3 quarterback followed head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State following the 2025 season and appears to be in line to serve as the primary backup at Penn State in 2026. His status will be worth monitoring moving forward.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Why Matt Campbell Changed Penn State Football's Practice Schedule The Nittany Lions begin spring drills under a new schedule installed by Matt Campbell.
MARCH 25 • SI.COM
Penn State Begins Spring Football Practice Without Several Top Players Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell discusses the first day of Penn State spring drills.
MARCH 24 • SI.COM
Brett Eskildsen - 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
Chase Sowell - Will not get spring reps Sowell will not get spring reps because of an undisclosed injury, Onward Sports reports.
Impact Just under three months after committing to Penn State, Sowell will not immediately practice with the Nittany Lions' updated roster. But according to Daniel Gallen of 247Sports, all their players should be full go during fall, and they include Sowell. In terms of fall camp, Sowell will be probable until further notice.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Rocco Becht - No live reps for spring Becht (shoulder) will not take live reps over the spring, Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now reports.
Impact In terms of physical recovery, Becht is taking it slow and steady, which makes sense knowing that plenty of time remains before Penn State's 2026 season begins. According to Daniel Gallen of 247Sports, each of PSU's injured players should be full go for the fall, which corresponds with Gallen's earlier report that Becht is ahead in his recovery stage. It looks like Becht will be probable for Penn State's fall camp.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State cruises to 5th consecutive team title at NCAA men's wrestling championships

Mitchell Mesenbrink and Levi Haines each won their second individual championship to help Penn State win its fifth consecutive team title at the NCAA men’s wrestling championships
MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Penn State favored for a fifth straight NCAA Division I men's wrestling title

Penn State is out to claim an elusive fifth straight NCAA Division I men’s wrestling title this weekend
MARCH 18 • Associated Press
What to Watch at Penn State Football Pro Day Twenty former Nittany Lions will participate in Penn State's Pro Day on campus.
MARCH 18 • SI.COM
What We Learned From Penn State Hockey's Lackluster Big Ten Loss to Michigan The Nittany Lions fell to the Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
MARCH 15 • SI.COM
How to Watch Penn State vs. Michigan in Big Ten Hockey Semifinals: TV, Streaming The Nittany Lions face top-ranked Michigan for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
MARCH 14 • SI.COM
Ohio State football transfer predicted to be a star at Penn State under Matt Campbell One former Ohio State Buckeye skill-position player can become a star on Matt Campbell's Penn State Nittany Lions.
MARCH 12 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM
Ole Miss Football, Penn State Nittany Lions Among Top Schools for Elite EDGE Rockford (Ill.) Guilford three-star edge rusher Keysan Taylor has multiple visits on deck this offseason with Pete Golding and the Ole Miss...
MARCH 10 • SI.COM

2026 NFL Draft: Joel Klatt's Top 10 Offensive Prospects

Joel Klatt examines the top offensive prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, settling a close debate at No. 1.
MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NFL Draft: Joel Klatt's Top 10 Offensive Prospects

Notre Dame, Penn St. running back tandems share stage once again at NFL's scouting combine

Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week’s NFL’s scouting combine
FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press
Why Rocco Becht Called Brock Purdy Before Transferring to Penn State The Nittany Lions quarterback sought advice from the San Francisco 49ers' starter who played for Matt Campbell at Iowa State.
FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM
Andrew Rappleyea - Will miss time in spring Rappleyea (foot) is suffering from a foot injury and will miss time during spring practices, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.
Impact Rappleyea posted a picture of himself with his right foot in a cast on social media, revealing his injury. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 20 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns for the Nittany Lions during the 2025 season. His ailment has been referred to as a "short-term injury", and his timeline for a return to action had been set for this summer, indicating that the issue is not expected to affect his availability for the upcoming season.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Rocco Becht - Will begin throwing soon Becht (shoulder) expects to not miss much time in spring and will begin throwing soon, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Becht suffered a torn labrum, which required surgery, in his non-throwing (left) shoulder and an AC joint sprain in his throwing (right) shoulder with Iowa State last season. The 6-foot-1 quarterback is fortunately making big recovery strides before his redshirt senior season with Penn State, saying his "right shoulder's fully healthy, and left shoulder is almost there." He'll now be good to go come fall camp; it's just a matter of when in the spring he'll get back on the field.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Why a Division III Quarterback Will Play a Key Role for Penn State The Nittany Lions needed an experienced quarterback willing to be a backup. Matt Campbell found one in Division III All-American Connor Barr...
FEBRUARY 24 • SI.COM

Top 10 CFB Coaches: Whittingham in Top 10? Big Ten Dominates Top 4

Who are the best coaches in college football? Joel Klatt thinks No. 1 is an easy pick, but there's some room for debate after that.
FEBRUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS
Top 10 CFB Coaches: Whittingham in Top 10? Big Ten Dominates Top 4
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