US EditionPenn State Notes: Rojas, Campbell Make Early Impressions at Linebacker
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 2 – Penn State must adjust its roster as multiple key players face long-term injuries across several positions, challenging depth and team performance heading into 2025.
- Saturday, Penn State opened fall camp in State College, marking the return of players from long-term injuries and praise for two linebackers from Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
- Projected starter Luke Rappleyea’s 2024 ended early due to a long-term injury after expectations he would have a major role at tight end last season, and Donkoh suffered a long-term injury against Minnesota, prompting Nolan Rucci to step in.
- Jaxon Smolik, third-year quarterback, made plays on the ground and through the air in the Blue-White game, forcing his way into the backup competition.
- Blue-White Illustrated reported that receiver Kaden Saunders will be sidelined long-term, and coach James Franklin is scheduled to address reporters Saturday at 12:15 to likely confirm his status.
- Penn State enters 2025 with Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton after each rushed for 1,000 yards, and is focused on keeping edge rushers Dani Dennis-Sutton and Fisher healthy after losing Abdul Carter.
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Penn State notes: Rojas, Campbell make early impressions at linebacker
STATE COLLEGE – Two linebackers who did not participate in Penn State’s spring football practice already have drawn praise from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at the start of fall camp. Tony Rojas underwent upper-body surgery after starting every game last season and missed spring practice. “I’ve been very impressed,” Knowles said Saturday during Media Day. “He seems to have developed physically in the offseason. Not only that, but he’s p…
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Penn State football wide receiver Kaden Saunders suffered a season-ending injury, according to Sean Fitz’s report for On3. Penn State is without veteran wide receiver Kaden Saunders ahead of the 2025 season due to a long-term injury. The Nittany Lions started camp without Saunders earlier this week.Link: https://t.co/xzLIjOnXzO pic.twitter.com/JUirQXYJs6— Blue White Illustrated (@PennStateOn3) August 2, 2025 The redshirt junior made an appearan…
Injury: Penn State WR Out Long-Term
Penn State has lost one of its receivers to a long-term injury. Blue-White Illustrated reported Saturday morning that Kaden Saunders will be out long-term. Penn State is without veteran wide receiver Kaden Saunders ahead of the 2025 season due to a long-term injury. The Nittany Lions started camp without Saunders earlier this week. Link: https://t.co/xzLIjOnXzO pic.twitter.com/JUirQXYJs6 — Blue White Illustrated (@PennStateOn3) August 2, 2025 T…
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