Summary
Penn State's football team has signed a new wide receiver, Ben Whitver, after he was released from his commitment to James Madison University's team. This signing follows Penn State's recent win at the Pinstripe Bowl and is part of their efforts to strengthen their team under new head coach Matt Campbell.
Key Facts
- Penn State University won the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
- They have recruited Ben Whitver, a three-star wide receiver.
- Whitver was originally committed to James Madison University.
- James Madison's head coach, Bob Chesney, has moved to UCLA.
- Matt Campbell is Penn State's new head coach from Iowa State.
- Penn State aims to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026.
- The transfer portal opens on January 2, 2026, for new recruitments.
- Penn State is part of the Big 10 conference, a major college athletics conference in the U.S.