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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL Matt Detisch 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. Walk-on offensive lineman Matt Detisch has only made one game appearance through three seasons at Penn State, vying for more time heading into next season. The in-state recruit earned the coaching staff's Developmental Squad Offensive Player of the Week nod once in 2022 and three times in 2023. Here's a look at Detisch entering the Nittany Lions' highly anticipated 2025 season. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Mars, Pennsylvania Advertisement Height: 6-6 Weight: 280 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt junior Recruiting Rankings Class of 2024: Unranked Detisch was unranked by major recruiting services out of high school, opting to walk on with the Nittany Lions. Depth Chart Overview It's unlikely Detisch plays a significant role for Penn State in 2025 based on his previous production, but it's possible he makes an impact on special teams. This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: 2025 Penn State Football: Matt Detisch player profile
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL Matt Detisch with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL Matt Detisch 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. Walk-on offensive lineman Matt Detisch has only made one game appearance through three seasons at Penn State, vying for more time heading into next season. The in-state recruit earned the coaching staff's Developmental Squad Offensive Player of the Week nod once in 2022 and three times in 2023. Here's a look at Detisch entering the Nittany Lions' highly anticipated 2025 season. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Mars, Pennsylvania Height: 6-6 Weight: 280 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt junior Recruiting Rankings Class of 2024: Unranked Detisch was unranked by major recruiting services out of high school, opting to walk on with the Nittany Lions. Depth Chart Overview It's unlikely Detisch plays a significant role for Penn State in 2025 based on his previous production, but it's possible he makes an impact on special teams.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Lyrick Samuel with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Lyrick Samuel 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. Lyrick Samuel, a freshman wide receiver for Penn State in the 2025 season, brings significant potential to the Nittany Lions' offense. Samuel's length, speed, and knack for contested catches make him a promising outside threat. Early enrollee buzz, including a noteworthy one-handed catch in spring practice and touchdown in the Blue-White Game, suggest he's adapting quickly under wide receivers coach Marques Hagans. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Height: 6-4 Weight: 187 lb Class in 2025: Freshman Recruiting Rankings Class of 2025: 3-star recruit by 247Sports, No. 57 wide receiver Samuel committed to Penn State in February 2024 over offers from Michigan State, Rutgers and Syracuse. Depth Chart Overview While competing in a deep receiver room, Samuel is a longshot for major snaps but could contribute on special teams or as a red zone target due to his size and length.
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Matthew Outten with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Matthew Outten 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. Matthew Outten, a freshman wide receiver for Penn State in the 2025 season, is a high-upside addition to the Nittany Lions' receiving corps who flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Penn State in September 2024. An early enrollee, Outten's raw route-running skills need refinement, but his size, 4.4-second 40-yard dash, and tackle-breaking prowess make him a potential steal for coach Marques Hagans. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia Height: 6-1 Weight: 215 lb Class in 2025: Freshman Recruiting Rankings Class of 2021: Composite 4-star recruit, No. 12 athlete per 247Sports Outten's elite speed (10.91-second 100-meter dash) and physicality drew comparisons to Deebo Samuel as a recruit. Depth Chart Overview While likely a longshot for significant snaps in a deep receiver room, Outten's spring practice buzz suggests he could contribute on special teams or as a developmental piece in Andy Kotelnicki's offense.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Penn State guard JB Nelson not listed on roster ahead of spring transfer window
Penn State guard JB Nelson not listed on roster ahead of spring transfer window Penn State football's offensive line depth has taken another hit. Sixth-year guard JB Nelson is no longer listed on the Nittany Lions' official roster, meaning he likely plans to enter the transfer portal when the spring window opens on Monday. Nelson spent his first two seasons with Lackawanna Community College before transferring to Penn State. He played sparingly in 2022, appearing in four games in his first season in Happy Valley. In 2023, Nelson saw a significant increase in playing time, appearing in 11 games, including making his first eight starts for the Nittany Lions. In 2024, he appeared in all 16 games, backing up right guard Sal Wormley. Nelson sustained injuries against Illinois on Sept. 28 and against Purdue on Nov. 16 but returned to action quickly. With Wormley exhausting his eligibility after last season, Nelson was considered one of the favorites to earn a starting role, given he could beat out sophomore Cooper Cousins, who replaced him when he went down last season. Nelson announced his return for a sixth season on social media on Jan. 15, but his move seems to signify he was passed up by Cousins and will look for a starting role at a different program next season with his final year of eligibility. This comes after right tackle Anthony Donkoh, who was injured last season, and Nolan Rucci, who replaced him after the injury and played well in the College Football Playoff, weren't seen at practice. Donkoh is seemingly still recovering, while Rucci "just isn't available right now," per head coach James Franklin. With the Nittany Lions' offensive line depth thinning, particularly on the right side of the line, the team will need to rely on its depth. Former 4-star and No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania Jven Williams is a player to watch at right tackle, while Cousins, also the top Pennsylvania recruit in his class, appears to be in the mix at right guard.
