Penn State linebacker Rojas anchoring Nittany Lion defense through losing streak
Rojas leads Penn State in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and interceptions while the Nittany Lions try to end a four-game losing streak.
- Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas used the bye week to reset the defense and improve individually, leading the Nittany Lions with 56 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks.
- Fully recovered from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season, Rojas has demonstrated elite consistency. Head coach Matt Campbell noted, "Great players play with an elite level of consistency."
- Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn stated Rojas "has played like one of the best linebackers in the country," while the linebacker recorded double-digit tackles in his last three games—12 at Northwestern, 10 against USC, and 12 at Michigan.
- Despite the Nittany Lions' 0-4 Big Ten start, Rojas prioritizes team success, saying, "I just want to win out. Winning is my biggest thing." His focus remains on supporting teammates through the difficult stretch.
- Penn State hosts Purdue at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, seeking its first conference win of the season. The Nittany Lions must win three of their final five games to qualify for a bowl appearance.
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Amid Tumult, Injury and Defeat at Penn State, Tony Rojas Continues to Tackle It All
Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas, a midseason All-American, is the shining star of a defense — and a program — in flux as it struggles with being in the midst of a four-game losing streak wrapped around a roster and staff that have been totally rebuilt. Rojas is a bit rebuilt himself. He started all 16 games in Penn State’s 13-3 2024 campaign despite an injured shoulder that required offseason surgery. Then, just four games into the 2025 season,…
Penn State LB Tony Rojas Added to Bednarik Award Watch List
Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas has been added to the Bednarik Award watch list, recognizing the nation’s top defensive player. The redshirt junior joins teammate Jeremiah Cooper on the list after a standout season leading the Nittany Lions in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and interceptions.
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