One of the highest ranked players in Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class is in the transfer portal, per reports by 247Sports and On3. Wide receiver Matthew Outten, a four-star recruit from I.C. Norcom in Virginia,

Penn State's rapid rise to No. 1 in the transfer portal rankings under new coach Matt Campbell is already a flashpoint discussion around college football. To Nittany Lions fans seeking hope after a tumultuous 2025, it's a sign of hope.

Penn State caught its breath Wednesday, Day 6 of the transfer portal window, as news regarding roster changes took a moment. Coach Matt Campbell didn't receive any public commitments from the portal, no one left and one player announced his decision to return.

Then, Mack changed his jersey number from 16 to his original 9 for the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson, perhaps a signal he’d be sticking around under new coach Matt Campbell. However, safeties coach Anthony Poindexter left Penn State for a job at Tennessee, and Mack soon entered the portal.

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Matthew Outten has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He has four years of eligibility remaining. Outten played his high school football at I.C.

Former Colorado Buffaloes edge Alexander McPherson has officially committed to Penn State, joining the Nittany Lions after a standout freshman season in Boulder, marking another significant portal departure for Colorado heading into 2026.

Penn State defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam will transfer to Tennessee to reunite with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and other assistant coaches.

Pribula does not appear to be considering a return to Penn State, where he spent his first three seasons in college. New Nittany Lion head coach Matt Campbell has already brought in his two top former quarterbacks from Iowa State ― three-year starter Rocco Becht and redshirt freshman Alex Manske.

The Nittany Lions had another busy day, highlighted by a transfer commitment from a former Ohio State running back.