Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting by Nittany Lions insiders

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after James Franklin’s squad was eliminated in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff 2025

Penn State’s setbacks on the grand stage seem to be the only hole in an otherwise outstanding 11-year stretch under head coach James Franklin. The Nittany Lions lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion in the College Football Playoff semifinals, with Franklin falling to 1-15 against top-five teams at Penn State. The 2025 Penn State football roster is starting to take shape, with multiple players set to depart for the NFL. Former No. 1 overall quarterback recruit Drew Allar is expected to return next season, though, giving Franklin a player to build around as he tries to get back to the College Football Playoff. If you want the latest Penn State football news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Lions247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Penn State.

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