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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State LB Tony Rojas with his player profile
Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Dominic DeLuca is back in Happy Valley for one final season of college football. The redshirt senior will take advantage of his sixth year of eligibility provided by the NCAA as a result of the 2020 season being impacted by the pandemic. His veteran presence will be good to have as the defense undergoes a transformation on the field with new leadership in place. DeLuca has been a fun story to follow as a walk-on player to a player making plays in the College Football Playoff. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia Height: 6-2 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Weight: 227 lb Class in 2025: Junior Recruiting Rankings Class of 2023: Consensus 4-star recruit, no. 10 LB (247Sports) Tony Rojas was unquestionably one of the top linebackers in the Class of 2023 with a top-10 ranking from each of the major recruiting outlets. On3 and Rivals also ranked Rojas as a top 100 overall player in the nation. Rojas was the no. 2 or no. 3 player in Virginia, depending on which recruiting outlet you choose. Rojas committed to Penn State over Clemson and Virginia Tech a few weeks after an official visit to Georgia. Career Stats Games Tackles Sacks INT FF 2023 13 22 0 1 1 2024 16 58 1.0 3 0 Depth Chart Overview The past couple of seasons have led some to use the term "rising star" when it comes to describing Tony Rojas. It may be time to move on from that and just label Rojas what he is: a star. Rojas has more than lived up to the hype coming out of high school and has asserted himself as one of the top performers and leaders on the Penn State defense. He will anchor one of the starting jobs at the position this fall for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, with veteran Dominic DeLuca the other likely starter. Follow Kevin McGuire on Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on X, Facebook, and Threads.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State LB Dominic DeLuca with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State LB Dominic DeLuca with his player profile Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Dominic DeLuca is back in Happy Valley for one final season of college football. The redshirt senior will take advantage of his sixth year of eligibility provided by the NCAA as a result of the 2020 season being impacted by the pandemic. His veteran presence will be good to have as the defense undergoes a transformation on the field with new leadership in place. DeLuca has been a fun story to follow as a walk-on player to a player making plays in the College Football Playoff. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: West Pittston, Pennsylvania Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt Senior Recruiting Rankings Class of 2020: No recruiting rankings available Dominic DeLuca started off his career at Penn State as a walk-on player after flying under the radar on the recruiting trail. Penn State kept its eye on the in-state talent, and it did not take long to realize why, as he quickly became a standout performer as a developmental squad player and eventually earned a scholarship in the program. Career Stats Games Tackles Sacks INT FF 2020 - - - - - 2021 3 0 0 0 0 2022 13 29 1.0 0 0 2023 13 29 1.0 2 2 2024 15 40 0.5 3 0 Depth Chart Overview The veteran linebacker who has worked his way up from being a walk-on player will continue to provide leadership for the defense. The Penn State defense will have a bit of a new look with its formations this year under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, but DeLuca is widely expected to continue playing a key role on the field. DeLuca will pair with rising star Tony Rojas at the linebacker spots. Follow Kevin McGuire on Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on X, Facebook, and Threads.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Maryland Spring Game: Live Stream College Football, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Maryland football team will hold its annual Red-White Spring Game on Saturday, giving fans a chance to preview next season for Maryland. There are plenty of questions about this Terrapins squad heading into next season as they look to turn things around. Tune in to the Big Ten Network to watch the Maryland Spring Game. Tai Felton #10 of the Maryland Terrapins carries the ball in front of Dominic DeLuca #0 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 30, 2024 in State... Tai Felton #10 of the Maryland Terrapins carries the ball in front of Dominic DeLuca #0 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 30, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. More Photo byHow to Watch Maryland Spring Game: Date: Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM EDT Channel: Big Ten Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Maryland looks to bounce back after struggling last season, with the team finishing 1-8 in conference play. The team was 101st in scoring offense and 105th in scoring defense, and ended the season on a five-game losing streak. The lone conference win came against USC, a 29-28 squeaker. Now, the Terrapins have to replace quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who departed in the transfer portal. Will it be Justyn Martin or Malik Washington who wins that job? Washington, a freshman who was ranked No. 5 in his recruiting class among quarterbacks, has a chance to quickly change the direction of Maryland football, but he first has to beat out UCLA transfer Martin for the job. Jalil Farooq, a transfer student from Oklahoma, has a chance to provide whoever the quarterback is with a major weapon at wide receiver. Tune in to the Big Ten Network on Saturday for the Maryland Spring Game. Start your free trial of Fubo now to ensure you don't miss the action. Live stream the Maryland Spring Game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
