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Tony Rojas to Return to Penn State for 2026

The decision gives incoming head coach Matt Campbell a needed anchor for a defense facing transfer-portal losses.

Overview

  • Rojas announced his return Thursday in an Instagram post, quieting talk of a potential transfer.
  • He said he intends to finish what he and his teammates started with Coach Matt Campbell and the new staff.
  • The linebacker’s 2025 season ended after a practice injury following four games, in which he logged 25 tackles, two sacks, and a pass breakup.
  • He has appeared in 33 career games with 20 starts and was a full-time starter on Penn State’s 2024 national semifinal team.
  • His commitment bolsters a thin linebacker room as Karui Jackson, Keon Wylie, and Anthony Speca have reportedly entered the transfer portal, and a medical redshirt could be pursued for additional eligibility.