⚡ CFB Dashboard

- QB: I just see absolutely NOTHING to be gained by risking a deep throw on the 1st play of the season.

- QB: Last year with a “NC contending” team we looked very average (generously) in the non conference games.

- QB: Even though this is a G6 school, defenders are rallying to ball, clean tackles.

- Penn State's unofficial opener depth chart listed Rocco Becht as the top quarterback, with Alex Manske, Connor Barry, Kase Evans, and Jack Lambert behind him. - Penn State's running back group was presented as a three-way lead picture with Carson Hansen, James Peoples, and Quinton Martin all carrying 'or' designations. - Tight end Gabe Burkle was practicing after missing spring with a torn ACL, but Matt Campbell called him doubtful for the opener and more likely to debut at Temple in Week 2. - Penn State had offensive-line availability questions with Dominic Rulli dealing with offseason injuries and Vaea Ikakoula working back after missing time. - Linebacker Alex Tatsch was also working back from injury and was described by Campbell as doubtful for the opener, while Jeremiah Cooper was expected to play as he returns in the secondary.

- Penn State opened the Matt Campbell era with three straight scoring drives against Marshall, going field goal, Rocco Becht to Koby Howard touchdown, and Becht to Brett Eskildsen touchdown. - Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht hit Koby Howard for a 42-yard touchdown on third-and-3 and later found Brett Eskildsen for a 25-yard touchdown. - Penn State's defense forced four consecutive Marshall punts to open the game, including a three-and-out on the first possession and a Caleb Bacon third-down sack in the second quarter. - Penn State's announced defensive starters included Josiah Zayas in the secondary and Malachi Goodman on the offensive line, matching notable first-career-start notes from the opener. - Penn State listed LaVar Arrington II among unavailable players, with the report noting he was walking with one crutch after a lower-body medical procedure.

- QB: It’s either that or Danny O’Brien can’t identify talent when it stares him in the face.

- QB: Key owes a lot of success to a QB he ran into the ground and broke into a million pieces.

- QB: It’s not to take anything away from Grunk, but it’s a hard sell to Campbell to make guarantees to a QB who’s played six games under a different staff and scheme over your fifth...

- QB: Ultimately Cliff, Levis, and Drew all ended up in the NFL in spite of JF/DOB.

- QB/DB: Penn State QB Rocco Becht earlier today: - reflection on his journey to this point - chemistry w/ C Brock Riker - praise for a buzzy CB - thoughts on young wide receivers -...

- Penn State used its quarterback's legs extensively in the limited preseason scrimmage viewed by reporters, creating a clear tension between preserving a useful offensive weapon and protecting the position's health. - Penn State's season outlook is viewed as heavily dependent on quarterback availability, while preseason reports on Darien Dixon have also been strongest when he has remained healthy.

- QB: Noted dual threat Pa., former Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula started strong for his new team.

- QB/LB: The Lions are waiving rookie QB Luke Altmyer, per source.