2025 four-star RB commits to Penn State

Penn State adds four-star running back for 2025 to cap Blue-White weekend.

While all eyes were on Penn State’s annual Blue-White Game this weekend, they picked up another recruiting commitment from a running back in the class of 2025. The recruiting focus has moved to the growing 2024 class, but it’s never too early to get players from younger classes locked into the program.

That was the case on Sunday when four-star running back [autotag]Kiandrea Barker[/autotag] announced his commitment to Penn State. He spent a two-day visit over the weekend and didn’t leave State College without giving his early commitment to the Nittany Lions.

Barker is a 6’0″ 185 pound prospect from Arkansas but plays high school football in Texas for The Woodlands High School. 247Sports has him ranked as the 68th player overall in his class and the number nine running back prospect. He had 11 scholarship offers from programs across the country but decided on Penn State over some notable names like Miami, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

This commitment now makes three players already locked into Penn State’s recruiting class of 2025.

Barker told On3 that he grew up idolizing former Penn State running back [autotag]Saquan Barkley[/autotag] saying, “Growing up, I watched Saquan before he got drafted, so I knew that if Penn State ever offered they would be one of my top choices.”

He continued by saying, “Penn State is a great college and they play the kind of football I like… the year that [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] had this past season, I think Penn State is where home is and who can get me to the top level of football.”

Penn State is known as “Linebacker U,” but if they continue recruiting and putting elite running backs in the NFL, that nickname might have to be updated at some point.

It’s clear that the running back position is something that the coaching staff puts an emphasis on when recruiting. Landing a player of Barker’s caliber early in his recruitment process is a huge win for the program.

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Eagles are clinging to top spot in the NFC East after 20-10 loss to the Saints

The Eagles are clinging to the top spot in the NFC East after a disastrous loss to the Saints and the Cowboys’ win over the Titans

The Eagles have already qualified for the postseason, but they’re facing the reality of a team set to back into the playoffs after their second consecutive loss.

Even after Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia’s playoff math remains the same for the third week in a row heading into the season finale against the New York Giants.

A win and the Birds will clinch both the NFC East and the NFC’s top playoff seed, which means a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. A third straight loss coupled with a Dallas win over Washington, and the Cowboys would win the NFC East.

Here’s your updated look at the NFC East standings after Sunday’s action.

Breaking down the NFC East standings ahead of week 15

Here’s a look at the NFC East entering Week 15

The Eagles remain the top team in the NFC East after a 48-22 win over New York on Sunday.

After two years of questionable on-field product, this four-team division is among the best in football right now, with three likely playoff teams if the season ended today.

Two of Philadelphia’s final four games will be against division opponents, with the Eagles facing the Cowboys and Giants in two of the final three contests.

Here’s a breakdown and notes on the NFC East standings entering Week 15.

Breaking down the NFC East standings after Eagles 35-10 win over Titans

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The Eagles remain the top team in the NFC East after a 35-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

After two years of questionable on-field product, this four-team division is among the best in football right now, with three likely playoff teams if the season ended today.

Three of Philadelphia’s final five games will be against division opponents, with the Eagles facing the Cowboys and Giants in two of the final three contests.

Here’s a breakdown and notes on the NFC East standings entering Week 13.

Breaking down the NFC East standings after Eagles 40-33 win over Packers

The NFC East has four of the top teams in the conference here’s a breakdown of the division heading into Week 13

The Eagles remain the top team in the NFC East after a 40-33 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.

After two years of questionable on-field product, this four-team division is the best in football right now, with four likely playoff teams if the season ended today.

Three of Philadelphia’s final six games will be against division opponents, with the Eagles facing the Cowboys and Giants in two of the final three contests.

Here’s a breakdown and notes on the NFC East standings entering Week 13.

Breaking down the NFC East standings after Eagles 17-16 win over Colts

Here’s a look at the NFC East standings after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Colts, with every team in the division above .500

The Eagles remain the current kings of the NFC East, holding a two-game advantage entering Week 12 after a comeback win over the Colts.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts went 18 of 25 passing for 190 yards, throwing for one score early in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 13-10.

Hurts also led the team in rushing with 16 carries for 86 yards and a rushing touchdown to even the contest at 16-16 with 1:20 left.

With seven games left in the regular season, here’s an updated breakdown of the NFC East.

NFC East standings ahead of Week 9

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Jalen Hurts finished with 285 yards and four passing touchdowns, while A.J. Brown had a career-high 156-yards receiving and three scores of his own.

Philadelphia’s defense was solid all afternoon, sacking Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett six times and holding George Pickens without a catch.

PSU in NFL: Week 6 NFL recap from former Nittany Lions

Here are the top moments from Week 6 of the NFL season from former Penn State players.

We are through another week of the NFL season, and we are still seeing former Nittany Lions continuing to shine.

There have been multiple Penn State players that we have mentioned, like [autotag]Micah Parsons[/autotag] and [autotag]Saquan Barkley[/autotag].

However, the teams some play for are struggling. The Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are perfect examples of that.

We were also without some key Nittany Lions players like [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag], who was ruled out of Sunday’s game with an injury. [autotag]Allen Robinson[/autotag] was also on a bye.

On top of that, there are also some key Penn State players who are coming up on contract years after this season. Barkley, [autotag]Mike Gesicki[/autotag] and [autotag]Miles Sanders[/autotag] are examples of that. Gesicki has been shaky, while Barkley and Sanders have been going off so far this season.

So, let’s take a look at this past week of the NFL season and recap the performances of some former Penn State players.

NFC East standings: Eagles remain atop the division heading into Week 8 matchup vs. Steelers

Here’s an updated look at the NFC East standings heading into Week 8 of the 2022 NFL regular season as the Philadelphia Eagles remain atop the division

The Eagles were off in Week 7, but the results remained the same in the NFC East as Philadelphia remained atop the division heading into Week 8.

The Birds rested up this week with three other teams (Bills, Vikings, Rams), and they’ll now start preparation for a home matchup against the rebuilding Pittsburgh Steelers.

There was no change in the division standings, with the Giants remaining in second place after another last-second win.

Here are your updated NFC East standings.

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There’s a new team at No. 2 in the NFC East, as the 5-1 Giants are the talk of the division after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at home.

The win keeps the Giants one game behind Philadelphia in the division standings after the Eagles’ 26-17 win over Dallas at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Cowboys are 4-2 and supremely confident with the news that Dak Prescott is set to return.

Here are your updated NFC East standings heading into Week 7.