Overview
- Penn State made two defensive coaching hires official, naming Tyson Veidt linebackers coach and Ikaika Malloe defensive line coach with Malloe also serving as run game coordinator.
- Former Colorado edge rusher Alexander McPherson and former Oklahoma State defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim committed on Tuesday, following Monday night’s pledge from ex-UCLA tackle Keanu Williams.
- Iowa State offensive lineman Vaea Ikakoula also committed, as the transfer class grew to 23 additions and remained among the nation’s top-ranked portal hauls, with many arrivals tied to Campbell’s past stops.
- At quarterback, former Iowa State starter Rocco Becht transferred in as a one-year option, Alex Manske joined as a developmental backup, and incumbent Ethan Grunkemeyer entered the portal with reports linking him to Virginia Tech.
- The latest defensive line additions address immediate depth needs, complementing a broader influx that includes multiple Iowa State wide receivers and positions Penn State for rapid 2026 competitiveness.