Penn State sends out new transfer portal offers; recapping Junior Day: Newsstand
Penn State had a busy final weekend of January.
The Nittany Lions hosted over 50 prospects during the final contact period day of the month. They also landed a commitment and sent out a new offer to transfer portal prospects.
Here are the top tweets and headlines about Penn State and college football on Jan. 31.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with a new commitment and a recap of Junior Day.
The Lions landed Class of 2024 offensive lineman Cooper Cousins. The 6-foot-6, 300-pound prospect with an On3 NIL valuation of $8,900 picked Penn State over Akron, Kentucky, Pitt and Toledo. The Erie native visited campus over the weekend to seal his pledge. It was the Lions’ second in as many days. Virginia Class of 2023 offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh selected the Lions on Friday.
On the offer front, the Lions sent out a number of them over the weekend.
In regards to high school players, Penn State joined the race for 2023 quarterbacks JJ Kohl and Marcus Stokes. They also offered junior receiver Colton Hood and Baltimore, Md., receiver Ryan Manning.
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Then, in the transfer portal, Penn State is now chasing twin defenders from Texas. The Lions offered Gabriel Murphy and Grayson Murphy over the weekend. The young defensive ends were a force for North Texas in 2022 before entering the transfer portal this offseason. Penn State will push, but the duo quickly picked up interest from all over the country and will be able to play just about anywhere.
Penn State headlines of the day
A New Commit and Two Unique Offers: Wogenrich, SI
PSU target Vega Ioane recaps official visit ahead of Signing Day decision: Pickel, BWI
‘I wasn’t prepared’ | New Penn State football parents reflect on emotional early enrolling process: Yoder, Daily Collegian
Cooper Cousins opens up about decision to join Nittany Lions: Snyder, BWI
Hickory standout Jackson Pryts will follow in father’s footsteps in Happy Valley: Farrell, The Herald
Top 50 prospect Jason Moore recaps Friday’s unofficial visit to Penn State: Pickel, BWI
PSU young players to watch: Can Nick Singleton make a Barkley-esque splash in 2022?: Flounders, PennLive
Lions enters the mix for 2023 receiver Ryan Manning after visit: Pickel, BWI
Former Penn State kicker Robbie Gould shining in ‘Goulden’ years with 49ers: The Associated Press
PSU offers Georgia athlete Colton Hood during junior day visit: Snyder, BWI
Wisconsin hires Ravens assistant, former PSU star Bobby Engram as its offensive coordinator: Tribune News Service
Quote of the day
“Their staff kind of reminds me of my high school coaches a little bit. They care about their players and want to get them to the next level, while also caring about education, your character and your family. I think that’s a big reason why it’s a good fit for me.”
–New PSU commit Cooper Cousins to BWI about his decision to pick the Lions.
