Previewing the Recruiting Class and Upcoming Game

Penn State started its 2026 recruiting class with a Saturday commitment from elite in-state running back Messiah Mickens. That pickup is in focus, along with early-season success for Nittany Lions QB commit Ethan Grunkemeyer and 2024 target board developments. Then we work our way through the roster while drafting three 11-man squads of PSU players.

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