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- Backup quarterback Alex Manske is fully cleared for preseason work after undergoing open-heart surgery for an issue found on an echocardiogram. - Manske resumed throwing about three months after surgery and is back in Penn State's quarterback plans behind Rocco Becht.

- Sophomore Koby Howard is the only Penn State receiver with a catch in a Nittany Lions uniform after his role expanded sharply following last season's coaching change. - Six of Howard's seven receptions in 2025 gained at least 14 yards, showing an explosive profile despite limited early playing time. - Howard carried spring splash plays into preseason camp and has drawn repeated praise from Rocco Becht and Taylor Mouser for his work habits and competitive consistency. - Howard projects in Penn State's top three receivers alongside Iowa State transfers Brett Eskildsen and Chase Sowell, with substantial slot work available. - Frequent two-tight-end personnel could limit Howard's total snaps even if he completes his expected breakout.

- Injury: Penn State QB Alex Manske underwent open-heart surgery in March for a dilated aortic root & a dilated ascending aorta.

- QB: Davey O’Brien Award Watch List The National Quarterback Award presented to College Football’s Best QB @RoccoBecht

- QB: wild portal odyssey for former Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula

- QB: Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht is on the preseason watchlist for the best quarterback in college football.

- QB: for the second straight year, Penn State's Rocco Becht is on the watch list for the Davey O'Brien Award, which goes to the nation's top quarterback

- QB: Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht made the preseason watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

- QB/TE: Veteran Penn State tight end Gabe Burkle, an Iowa State transfer, still is not fully cleared to practice.

- Injury: ICYMI: An echocardiogram revealed Penn State QB Alex Manske had a dilated aortic root & a dilated ascending aorta.

- RB: Penn State running backs Carson Hansen & James Peoples were named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top running back.

- Offense: @TDsTake , meanwhile, has you covered on what we saw from the Penn State offense during Monday's practice viewing window in his @Lions247 notebook (VIP)

- RB: Penn State's running back depth chart is crowded after adding and retaining key pieces, but there is still a path for true freshman D'Antae Sheffey to cut his teeth and earn the trust of...

- Coaching: As @Lions247 acknowledged a few hours ago in Preseason Updates, Penn State freshman QB Peyton Falzone is practicing at tight end.

- OL: Penn State Coach Q&A: Ryan Clanton reviews offensive line depth, position competition and rising players https:// 247sports.com/college/penn-s tate/longformarticle/penn-state-football-coach-offensive-line-ryan-clanton-depth-position-competition-rising-players-288901960/ …

- OL: Penn State OL Trevor Buhr on DT Armstrong Nnodim: "He's like a freakin' muscle ball."

- Offense: new on @Lions247 : position-by-position notes & observations on the Penn State offense on Day 1 of fall camp (VIP)

- Offense: Penn State kicked off its first preseason camp under Matt Campbell ahead of the 2026 season.

- QB: Rocco Becht is one of 81 players to be named to the 2026 Maxwell Award Watch List by @MaxwellFootball .

- QB/RB: Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the 2026 Maxwell Award Watch List by @MaxwellFootball .

- WR: This one-handed catch by Lions WR Cedrick Wilson (via @Lions )

- QB/RB: I’m not 100% familiar with CMC’s approach here, but if Barry is second string, he needs to be going in next man up and getting reps often this season.

- QB: Meeting with Penn State reporters Tuesday in Chicago, Matt Campbell shared an encouraging update at QB.

- OL: Matt Campbell says OL Anthony Donkoh was the first player to decide to return to Penn State after Campbell took the job.

- WR/DL: he is going to shut down the best wideout he faces and lead the team in INTS.

- QB: final installment of our game-by-game series breaking down Penn State's opponents in the transfer portal takes a look at Maryland, which had some interesting QB movement & a pair of boomerangs (VIP)

- OL: Anthony Donkoh did what was asked last year and played guard.

- Offense: SEC Coordinator of Football Officials John McDaid said a new rule change is the penalty for offensive pass interference is 10 yards and there is no carryover for a 2nd half targeting penalty for...

- WR: Get to know this Penn State transfer looking to bolster the WR corps via @CTDeGuz