Penn State adds walk-on kicker; latest Lions recruiting updates: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Dec. 9 include a recruiting rundown, including a new walk-on commitment, from a busy Thursday, plus a look at how fans can support former Lion and current Pittsburgh Steeler Marcus Allen’s case to make the Pro Bowl.
It’s time to dive into Friday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with the latest recruiting news. Leading us off is a new walk-on commitment.
Two-time All-Ivy League kicker Alex Felkins is leaving Columbia to walk on with the Lions. Per his school bio, “in his 20-game career, scored 122 points, converted 25 of 38 field goals, converted 47 of 51 extra points, and totaled 62 touchbacks on kickoffs.” He is also second all-time at Columbia in field goals made and is the record holder for 50-plus yard makes with two, which only five Ivy League kickers have ever done.
Penn State doesn’t know if Jake Pinegar will be back next year. So, it’s a worthwhile addition to add competition, at worst, to Stacy Collins’ room.
In other recruiting news, longtime Penn State linebacker target Kaveion Keys decommitted from North Carolina. Now, the Lions will push even harder to land the four-star.
Top 10
- 1New
Saban chirped
Big 12 comes after GOAT
- 2
DJ Lagway
Fan flashes Florida QB to Pope
- 3Hot
Strength of Schedule
CFP Top 25 SOS ranking
- 4
Alabama needs a prayer
Tide can make the CFP but needs help
- 5
3 ACC teams in CFP?
Path for ACC outlined
On the offer front, the Lions moved on former Lousiana Tech receiver Tre Harris and Mississippi State wideout Rara Thomas in the transfer portal and joined the race for 2025 Maryland running back Iverson Howard in the high school ranks.
Elsewhere, junior college tackle Keyshawn Blackstock was to visit the Lions this weekend, but he is now traveling to Michigan State instead. And, four-star 2024 quarterback Michael Van Buren put the Lions in his top eight.
Finally, for this section, fans can visit Twitter and retweet the tweet below to help former Lion and current Steeler Marcus Allen try to reach the Pro Bowl in a special teams role.
Headlines of the day
7 Unique Stats From Penn State Football’s 2022 Regular Season: Jones, Statecollege.com
Penn State extends new transfer receiver offer: Bauer, BWI
How to Buy Rose Bowl Tickets: Wogenrich, SI
Penn State extends latest transfer portal offer to first-team All-Conference USA receiver: Pickel, BWI
2024 4-star QB Michael Van Buren talks top schools: Simmons, On3
New Penn State pick is in on the On3 RPM: Fitz, BWI
College Football Bowl Games: Ranking All 41. How Good Is Your Bowl?: Fiutak, CFN
Penn State will host key transfer portal target for official visit this weekend: Snyder, BWI
Quote of the day
“I have built a strong relationship with multiple coaches at Penn State. I have been up there multiple times and the game-day atmosphere is amazing. We have had some great talks about how they would prepare me and get me ready for the next level and life after football.”
–Four-star Class of 2024 QB Michael Van Buren to On3’s Chad Simmons about PSU, which is in his new top eight.
