Penn State Football Recruiting Faces Crisis

14/11/2025 1 min
Penn State Football Recruiting Faces Crisis

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Penn States football program faces significant challenges in retaining its 2026 recruiting class following the firing of head coach James Franklin. Four-star defensive back David Davis and safety Gabe Jenkins have de-committed, joining a growing list of recruits exploring other opportunities. Interim coach Terry Smith struggles to prevent these key defensive back recruits from leaving, with the 2026 class now down to just thirteen players. High-ranked commits like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens are being heavily pursued by other top programs, indicating ongoing recruiting challenges for Penn State.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.