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Until very recently, Penn State had secured commitments from every offensive position but quarterback in its 2027 recruiting class. Matt Campbell’s program got its QB when Massachusetts standout Will Wood committed to the Nittany Lions on Friday, per On3. The 6-2, 210-pound Wood was also heavily pursued by Bill O’Brien’s Boston College program.
Penn State coach Matt Campbell moved methodically through process of building his 2026 roster before setting the program's foundation for the future. The Nittany Lions did not have one commit in their 2027 recruiting class when spring practice began.
While Penn State football lost out on one top-rated Massachusetts high school quarterback recruit, it may be ready to land another in Will Wood.
Just like on the field, position battles and key matchups can determine wins or losses, recruiting classes have a handful of commitments that can really impact the success of the overall cycle.
South Carolina four-star running back Aiden Gibson is the newest member of Penn State football’s 2027 recruiting class. The 6-1, 210-pound Gibson made the announcement Tuesday night on CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel.
It took a while, as expected, for coach Matt Campbell and his new staff to get their Penn State football recruiting legs under them. These Nittany Lions, uncharacteristically, didn't have a single verbal commitment to their current 2027 class when spring ...
Penn State has landed four-star RB Aiden Gibson in the 2027 class after a competitive recruiting battle with several Power Four programs.
New Jersey back Chukwuma Odoh chooses the Nittany Lions, while QB Peter Bourque commits to the Hokies.