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Transfer WR who recently visited Texas A&M has committed to Ole Miss

After visiting Texas A&M this weekend, former Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace will transfer within the SEC

This weekend, Texas A&M hosted a long list of 2026 and 2027 prospects, including several five-star recruits. Coach Mike Elko and his staff are focused on adding prospects to both cycles throughout the offseason.

Joining said prospects, former Texas tight end Amari Niblack and former Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace also visited Texas A&M. The Nittany Lions standout also visited Ole Miss on Friday just hours before making his way to College Station.

This offseason, Elko and wide receiver coach Holmon Wiggins have been very successful in landing receivers from the transfer portal, including KC Concepcion (NC State), Micah Hudson (Texas Tech), Mario Craver (Mississippi State) and Jonah Wilson (Houston).

However, Micah Hudson, a former five-star prospect, has taken a leave of absence from the program with an undetermined return date.

On Sunday, it was revealed that Harrison Wallace has committed to Ole Miss. Even though the Aggies could have used his production while gaining what looked like a potential insurance policy if Hudson were not to return, Texas A&M’s 2025 wide receiver room is in solid shape.

Here is what Texas A&M’s current WR room looks like heading into the spring season:

  1. KC Concepcion
  2. Mario Craver
  3. Micah Hudson
  4. Terry Bussey
  5. Jerome Myles
  6. Ashton-Bethel Roman
  7. Jonah Wilson
  8. Ernest Campbell
  9. Izaiah Williams
  10. TK Norman
  11. Kelshaun Johnson

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Texas A&M will reportedly host talented Penn State transfer WR

Texas A&M is looking to add one more wide receiver to an already loaded depth chart

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and OC Collin Klein are clearly focused on building A&M’s wide receiver room ahead of the 2025 season. Starting quarterback Marcel Reed needs as much talent and experience as possible to advance the passing game.

So far this offseason, the coaching staff has landed four wide receivers from the transfer portal, led by KC Concepcion and former five-star prospect Micah Hudson. Former Mississippi State freshman Mario Craver and former Houston WR Jonah Wilson are equally talented and have much potential.

However, after junior WR Noah Thomas entered the portal and eventually committed to Georgia, Elko feels that one more veteran wide receiver addition will elevate this group and provide ample competition this spring.

On Wednesday, 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III, who finished his junior season with the Nittany Lions just a week ago, has entered the portal and will visit Texas A&M on Saturday, while North Carolina, Louisville, and South Carolina are also.in the mix.

Wallace recorded 46 receptions, 720 yards, and four touchdowns, averaging 15.7 yards per reception this season. Over his three-year career, Wallace recorded 84 receptions, 1,221 yards, and six touchdowns with Penn State.

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Penn State lands transfer wide receiver Kyron Hudson from USC

Penn State added a wide receiver from another Big Ten program out of the transfer portal.

Wide receiver is something that continues to be a topic brought up for Penn State not just by the fan base, but also by national pundits who routinely point out the lack of production from that position.

Because of that, this transfer cycle was seen as a huge opportunity for [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] and his staff to add a difference maker who can play a huge part in how the Nittany Lions perform going forward.

They are set to host Florida International transfer Eric Rivers this week. He would give them a productive player on the outside who is adept at getting open, something Penn State’s current group has a hard time consistently doing.

But before he is set to arrive in Happy Valley, the Nittany Lions already struck in the portal by earning a commitment from USC transfer [autotag]Kyron Hudson[/autotag].

The 6-foot-1 pass catcher was a four-star recruit coming out of high school when he committed to the Trojans. Ranked as the 126th-best player and 22nd overall wide receiver in the 2021 class by the 247Sports Composite, he had a productive showing during his career in Los Angeles.

Hudson has totaled 807 yards and eight touchdowns on 72 catches with USC, but it was this past year where he really broke through with 38 receptions for 462 yards and three touchdowns.

Any addition to the wide receiver room is going to be a notable one, but for Penn State to add someone who has been productive at a power conference level is huge.

There are still major questions about how that position group is going to look next year with [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] and [autotag]Omari Evans[/autotag] likely returning for another season along with the injured [autotag]Kaden Saunders[/autotag], but one or even all three could decide to leave as well.

Even if all three are back, adding Hudson to the mix is huge as the Nittany Lions need more production on the perimeter going forward.

Penn State bounces back with a commanding 35-6 White Out win over Washington

Penn State channels White Out atmosphere into an impressive win against Washington

After losing to Ohio State last weekend in a game where Penn State had every chance to win, the Nittany Lions needed a White Out-inspired game. They got just that Saturday evening against Washington, as Penn State took down the Huskies, 35-6. It was an impressive showing from a Penn State team that looked ready to put the Ohio State loss behind them.

Penn State’s offense started tremendously, scoring a touchdown on all four first-half drives. The Nittany Lion defense also came out to play, grabbing an interception on Washington’s third drive and making quarterback Will Rogers feel all sorts of pressure.

The Husky offense was limited to just two second-half field goals. [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag] was a massive factor in disrupting Washington’s offense, recording two sacks and four tackles for a loss.

Two of PSU’s first four drives were scored courtesy of [autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag], who lined up in the backfield on both two-yard touchdown runs. Warren was just part of Penn State’s impressive ground attack that broke down the Washington defensive front. [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag], [autotag]Nicholas Singleton[/autotag] and [autotag]Corey Smith[/autotag] all contributed to the running game, rushing for 266 yards as an offense. Smith saw his first extended action in a game this season and broke away for a 78-yard run on Penn State’s final drive.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] was back to his efficient self, hitting on 20 of his 28 pass attempts for 220 yards and a touchdown. Allar was on point, throwing to his receivers over the middle, going through his progressions and being decisive. [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] was the biggest beneficiary, hauling in five catches for 84 yards.

Penn State ended the half with an impressive two-minute drive down the field, resulting in a two-yard Julian Fleming touchdown grab, the first touchdown by a Penn State wide receiver in Big Ten play. Kaytron Allen would add Penn State’s only second-half score with under five minutes to go in the game to completely ice away the game.

Despite switching quarterbacks in the second half, Washington could never overcome Penn State’s red-hot first half. The Nittany Lions will likely improve their standing within the next College Football Playoff rankings, with a couple of top 5 teams losing this weekend.

Penn State will be on the road next week to take on the Purdue. The Boilermakers were shut out 45-0 against Ohio State this weekend. Penn State and Purdue will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

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Penn State’s first touchdown of the Andy Kotelnicki era was a big one!

Drew Allar connected with Harrison Wallace for a long touchdown, the first of 2024!

Penn State’s offense got off to a bit of a rough start in the first quarter of the season on the road at West Virginia, but the second quarter started off with a big explosive play the program had been hoping to see in 2024. [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] connected over the middle with [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] on the first play of the second quarter, and Wallace went the distance for a 50-yard touchdown.

Wallace was one of the wide receivers Penn State is hoping to see more out of this season, and he certainly got things off on the right foot in the season opener. Wallace was slowed by some injuries last season, but he has the potential to be a key part of the offense as long as he stays on the field making plays like this.

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Fox play-by-play announcer went in on the “Coach K” reference to new Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Kotelnicki was tasked with finding ways to get more production out of the offense. After a couple of tough possessions to open up the game, maybe this helps get things rolling for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State opted to go for a two-point conversion following the touchdown, but came up incomplete on a pass attempt, keeping the lead at 6-0.

Penn State’s defense has also gotten off to a good start under the direction of Tom Allen. The defense forced a turnover and a second forced fumble and came up with a big 4th-and-short stop to keep West Virginia off the board.

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Penn State’s offensive keys to victory vs. UMass

What to watch with Penn State’s offense against UMass.

Nobody is going to try and convince anyone that UMass has a legitimate shot to upset Penn State on Saturday.

So, this won’t be about what the offense of the Nittany Lions needs to do in order to secure a victory. This will be about what they need to work on before their looming matchups with Ohio State next weekend and Michigan in mid-November.

The first key is explosives, explosives, explosives.

Since the first deep touchdown pass from [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] to [autotag]Keandre Lambert-Smith[/autotag] in Week 1 against West Virginia, this offense has seemingly not had a big play in an important moment. That’s a concern going forward when facing elevated competition.

They’re still averaging 40.6 points per game this season and have scored over 30 points in every game, but will the offense be good enough to win those two big games how it’s currently operating?

Explosive plays would go a long way in helping the cause.

The second key to victory is establishing a secondary option in the wide receiver room.

It’s clear that Lambert-Smith has become the No. 1 receiver in this offense and who Allar trusts the most, but they need to find another one who they can go to quickly. When [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] comes back from injury he’s expected to step into that role. This week, receivers should be auditioning for that secondary spot in the offense.

The third is to get the running game going.

It seems like there is very little confidence amongst the running backs so far this season. [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] and [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag] haven’t had those big runs like last year and it’s affecting how they’re running the ball. Using this game against UMass to get the confidence back is a must for Penn State going forward.

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Where is Dante Cephas on Penn State’s depth chart?

Where will Dante Cephas fit on the Penn State depth chart this fall?

After the departure of [autotag]Parker Washington[/autotag] and [autotag]Mitchell Tinsley[/autotag] to the NFL after last year’s season, Penn State’s wide receiver depth chart was full of inexperienced players. Returners [autotag]Keandre Lambert-Smith[/autotag] and [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] combined for 43 receptions and 662 yards.

The Nittany Lions hit the transfer portal bringing in [autotag]Dante Cephas[/autotag] from Kent State. In two seasons as a starter, he caught 130 balls for 1,984 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Like Tinsley the year prior, Cephas is expected to step in and make an immediate impact for Penn State this season.

Reports out of training camp suggest he has gotten off to a slow start, causing him to be in the rotation of players competing for the final starting spot. Lambert-Smith and Wallace are two of the expected starters with an opening still available to be earned.

[autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] was asked about where Cephas stands on the depth chart in his recent availability to the media and he reiterated this point saying, “Yeah, he’s in that group that’s battling. We got a competitive group of four to five guys that are battling — he’s apart of that conversation.”

When making the transition from a smaller conference to the Power 5 level, it’s an adjustment adapting to the increased speed and athleticism. It’s harder to get open and compete physically against defensive backs. On top of that, Franklin is a coach who emphasizes the need to compete at practice, something Cephas is learning about.

“It’s not saying that he’s not a big time player, but there’s a difference between getting up one or two days a week, or one or two times a year in a season vs. coming out here every single day with that type of competitiveness that you need to be successful,” Franklin said.

Cephas is going to have plenty of opportunities to work his way into a starting role with Penn State this season. He’s a talented player who should make an impact once he gets used to the different level of competition it takes to play in the Big 10.

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Report Card: Penn State defense gets ‘A’ in win over Indiana

Penn State defense shines in the postgame report card after Indiana win.

Following a full team victory the way Penn State had in Week 10 against Indiana, there are plenty of compliments to be handed out with few negative criticisms. It could have been incredibly easy for a team to fold on the road a week after a tough loss to Ohio State, but the Nittany Lions responded in a positive way by going on the road and letting talent prevail in a defensive mismatch.

Penn State’s defense was stellar and the offense took care of business against an undermanned Indiana team scuffling into November and down the final stretch of the regular season.

Here are the grades for Penn State, position by position, following its 45-14 victory at Indiana on Saturday.

Quarterback

Nov 5, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Grade: B

[autotag]Sean Clifford[/autotag] turned in a solid enough of a day throwing the football to ensure Penn State would emerge victorious. With over 200 passing yards and an interception that was tipped by his receiver, it was more than adequate enough to feel good before coming out of the game as freshman [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] got some reps in the second half.

Allar made the most of his quarter and a half running the offense with a pair of touchdowns, some nicely-placed passes with zip, and showing off the ability to read what Indiana was trying to do defensively to make some adjustments at the line.

All in all, this was just what [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] would have wanted.

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Tennessee offers 2021 Penn State commit

The Vols are looking to flip this Alabama product.

The early signing period for the 2021 recruiting class is fast-approaching, and Tennessee is looking to get in late with Alabama wide receiver prospect and Penn State commitment Harrison Wallace.

The Vols offered the Pike Road, Alabama prospect this week.

Wallace is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver that is rated a 3-star by the 247Sports Composite. He is also rated the No. 88 wide receiver in his class and the No. 21 prospect in Alabama.

Wallace has not received a large amount of attention from SEC teams, with South Carolina as his only other offer.

Maryland, Duke, Jackson State and Houston are among the other programs to offer Wallace.

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