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Virginia Tech football's 2026 transfer portal class is complete. The Hokies landed a total of 26 prospects from the portal, including two quarterbacks.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 21

Who Did ESPN Predict to Be Virginia Tech's Starting Quarterback for the 2026 Season?

Virginia Tech football's 2026 campaign is a long way away, but the offseason rages on. Today, ESPN released its long-form article on all 68 of its projected starting quarterbacks at the Power Four level; the article was co-written by Adam Rittenberg, Eli Lederman and Max Olson.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 14

Virginia Tech poaches Penn State QB in transfer win

Virginia Tech is in the process of revamping its roster. They hired James Franklin to kick off the offseason, and have been busy in the transfer portal.

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College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 14

Penn State Transfer QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Officially Commits to Virginia Tech

After almost two weeks of wait in the transfer portal, Virginia Tech football has their guy at quarterback. Penn State transfer signal-caller Ethan Grunkemeyer, a rising redshirt sophomore that started the final seven games of Pen State's season, has officially confirmed that he.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 12

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 5

Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Expected to Reunite with James Franklin at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech looks set to land a quarterback who already knows the system. Ethan Grunkemeyer, the redshirt freshman who took over Penn State’s starting job after Drew Allar went down with a season-ending injury, is expected to transfer to the Hokies and reunite with James Franklin.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Penn State Loss Spells Good News for Virginia Tech’s James Franklin

Penn State has its new starting quarterback for the 2026 season in Rocco Becht, but won't have Ethan Grunkemeyer as a depth option. Grunkemeyer entered the transfer portal on Friday, and it didn't take long for him to find his next home.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 2

Pair Of Quarterbacks Linked to Vacant Virginia Tech Starting Spot

Virginia Tech is on the hunt for its next quarterback — with that, it's likely that the starter comes from a connection to new head coach James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 2

A Gifted Young Receiver, Given a Chance by Terry Smith, Returns to Penn State

The NCAA Transfer Portal opened Friday with more than 20 Penn State players entered, including Ethan Grunkemeyer, who will test a packed market for college football quarterbacks.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 1

Could Ethan Grunkemeyer Be A Fit for Virginia Tech at Quarterback?

Virginia Tech football is on the search for its new starting quarterback. Kyron Drones is out of eligibility following his redshirt senior campaign in 2025; consequently, the Hokies now turn to either their internal pool or a far more likely proposition: the transfer portal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 1

Where Penn State Goes at Quarterback With Ethan Grunkemeyer in the Portal

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer left Yankee Stadium on Dec. 27 with a decision to make regarding his future. Apparently, that future won't be with the Nittany Lions.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Matt Campbell, Penn State Dealt Bad News on Thursday

The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Clemson Tigers 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday. After going 7-6 in the 2025 season, they enter the offseason already having undergone several major changes.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 27

Late burst carries Penn State past Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl

Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 23 of 34 throws for 262 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead Penn State to a 22-10 victory over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday in snowy New York.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 17

How Ethan Grunkemeyer Is Navigating His Future at Penn State

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer's future remains in flux, as he navigates a new coaching staff, potential interest from other teams and practice for his final game of the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 17

Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Breaks Silence on Matt Campbell, Mulls His Future

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ For the first time since Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State’s head coach, Penn State starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer met with the media Wednesday to discuss the Nittany Lions‘ upcoming matchup with Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl, the Matt Campbell hire, and his future.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 12

Does Virginia Tech Football Need More Than One Quarterback From The Transfer Portal?

As the college football offseason marches on, Virginia Tech’s quarterback room is once again under the microscope. With the Hokies entering 2026 after a season marked by inconsistency under center, the conversation inevitably pivots towards who steers the ship at quarterback in the new era.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 25

Penn State Calls Saturday's Trip to Rutgers a 'Playoff Game'

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith said Monday that Saturday’s trip to Rutgers is like a “playoff game” for the Nittany Lions. With a win against the Scarlet Knights, Penn State would tally its third consecutive victory and be eligible for a bowl game.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 21

Preview: Penn State vs. Nebraska Game With Predictions

Penn State hosts Nebraska on Saturday at Beaver Stadium for the most unexpected Senior Day since 2011. Instead of James Franklin hugging players and parents on the field, Terry Smith will do so as the interim head coach.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 15

Penn State snaps six-game skid, rolls past Michigan State

Ethan Grunkemeyer and Devonte Ross connected for two touchdown passes, Kaytron Allen ran for two scores, and visiting Penn State posted a much-needed 28-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 14

Five Penn State Offensive Players MSU Must Contain

Two desperate teams are meeting in East Lansing this Saturday afternoon. Michigan State and Penn State are a combined 0-12 against Big Ten opponents, and are both 3-6 overall.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 10

Michigan State Prepares for Penn State’s Young QB, Ethan Grunkemeyer

The Michigan State Spartans are hoping to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road this Saturday. MSU has not won a Big Ten game this season, and neither has PSU.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 5

Indiana vs. Penn State bold predictions for Week 11 Big Ten clash

It is a Big Ten clash on Saturday, as Indiana visits Penn State. Indiana is ranked second in the first College Football Playoff rankings, and looks to continue their undefeated season.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Franklin’s Inaction Let Penn State’s Coordinators Derail the Season

Penn State football has reached a point where effort and talent are not the issue. The problem sits on the headsets. After watching every snap this season, it is clear the coordinators have drained the program of energy and direction.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Left With Little Film After Penn State QB Injury

While he was a four-star quarterback coming out of high school, the Iowa Hawkeyes don't have much film on their upcoming opponent. Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has thrown just 11 career passes in the NCAA and is tasked with making his first career start at Kinnick Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / December 21, 2024

Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Makes Debut, Throws Pick on First Pass

With Penn State comfortably in front of the SMU Mustangs, 38-3, in the First Round of the College Football Playoff, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer trotted on the field to make his collegiate debut.