Five-Star RB Kemon Spell Decommits From Penn State After Franklin Firing
The move leaves Penn State’s 2027 recruiting board starting from scratch.
Overview
- Terry Smith was named interim head coach after James Franklin’s dismissal announced Sunday.
- Kemon Spell, a top-10 national prospect and the No. 1 running back in 2027 per industry rankings, reopened his recruitment.
- Spell told Rivals that Franklin played a major role in his commitment, underscoring the timing of his decision.
- Fellow 2027 blue-chips Layton von Brandt and Khalil Taylor also decommitted, leaving Penn State with zero pledges in that class.
- Spell recently visited Ohio State and Georgia and had previously highlighted Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee and USC as contenders.