Penn State will host top recruits for the White Out game; Ethan Grunkemeyer starts senior season strong: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Sept. 22 include a look at which top recruits will be in State College for the White Out game, plus a look at Ethan Grunkemeyer’s start to his senior season and more.
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 recruiting visitors for the Penn State White Out game. The Nittany Lions host Iowa at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS. Many commits, in addition to Class of 2024 targets and top underclassmen, will watch it live at Beaver Stadium.
Blue-White Illustrated’s recruiting insiders have informed subscribers about the list for weeks. Now, some of those prospects are making their travel plans public. That group of those players includes four-star 2024 defensive lineman Ernest Willor, California four-star receiver and top-50 Class of 2025 player Marcus Harris, and Class of 2026 four-star Florida quarterback Dia Bell.
BWI subscribers can see the full list here.
In other news, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power recently highlighted how some of the nation’s top Class of 2024 are performing to start their senior year. One of them is Penn State commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, who moved up 37 spots to No. 137 overall in the latest On300 rankings.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Gus Malzahn
UCF coach takes FSU OC job
- 2New
Michigan-OSU pepper sprayed
Players pepper sprayed in postgame brawl
- 3
Connor Stalions
Ex-Michigan staffer trolls Ryan Day
- 4Hot
OSU-Michigan brawl
Tempers erupt after 'The Game'
- 5
Updated Big Ten title scenarios
Ohio State loss shakes up race
“Ethan Grunkemeyer has maintained the momentum from a showing at the Elite 11 Finals early on as a senior,” Power writes. “The Penn State pledge looked like one of the cycle’s better passers in the camp setting, with a live arm, smooth movement skills and tight mechanics.
“That’s carried over to the fall, with Grunkemeyer showing considerable improvement on Friday nights while leading his team to a 5-0 record. Grunkemeyer has been confident and accurate while also showing some playmaking ability.”
Headlines of the day
Going to the Penn State Whiteout game? Why you should leave earlier than you think: Kiner, PennLive
Kaden Saunders makes mark for Penn State at punt return: Bauer, BWI
Coziah Izzard Makes Quick Impact in Return to Penn State’s Defense: Ralph, SI
Penn State assistant Terry Smith talks White Out recruiting, freshmen corners, and more: Pickel, BWI
Penn State Could Get Key Returns at Receiver Against Iowa: Jones, Statecollege.com
BWI staff picks Penn State-Iowa: Snyder, BWI
Rain, wind likely for Penn State’s White Out game against Iowa: Woloson, Daily Collegian
Quote of the day
“It’s a beautiful sight. I get out a little earlier when the team comes out and I take my headsets off and take it in every time. To hear the crowd erupt and the enthusiasm, and it’s a sea of white. It’s amazing. Everyone wins from it. It’s a delight that the football program has that impact on the university.”
—PSU associate head coach and cornerbacks coach Terry Smith on the White Out game experience.
