This is the seventh notable departure/loss for Penn State’s defense ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl, joining defensive end Chaz Coleman (transfer), safety Zakee Wheatley (opt out), defensive tackle Zane Durant (opt out), cornerback Elliot Washington II (transfer), cornerback A.J. Harris (transfer) and linebacker Alex Tatsch (injury).

While the Clemson Tigers will see plenty of turmoil ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl later this week, perhaps their opponent has even more change coming: the Penn St

Penn State will finish off its 2025 season in New York City this Saturday when it faces Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Looking back, it’s been a season to forget for both programs. Not only were the Nittany Lions and Tigers both coming off a College Football Playoff appearance,

The Nittany Lions have a bowl game to play later this week, but that's hardly been the focus in a crazy start to the offseason.

Penn State football has lost its second top cornerback before the Pinstripe Bowl with A.J. Harris expected to transfer, according to reports.

Penn State reportedly is pursuing USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn for the second consecutive year, this time with a new head coach. In Los Angeles, Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley acknowledged that he's going through the process again of potentially losing Lynn to his alma mater.

Birchmeier, from Virginia, loomed as a contender for a prime spot on the 2026 offensive line depth chart for new Penn State coach Matt Campbell. Birchmeier has two years of eligibilty left. Penn State will face Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec.