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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.

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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.

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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 / SuperWest Sports / November 13

Week 12 Big Ten Previews: Gophers a Trap Game for Ducks? Highlighting four games involving teams in the West and the two best of the rest

Six Big Ten teams were ranked in the second CFP rankings, with two of the West Coast schools included: Oregon at No. 8 and USC at No. 17. If the playoffs were to begin this week, the Ducks would be joined in the playoff field by Ohio State and Indiana, who maintained their rankings of first and second, respectively.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 12

Penn State Might Have Found Its 'Quarterback for the Future'

Penn State is in a transition phase across its roster and staff, including at quarterback. However, Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti both said that the program might have identified its future quarterback last week.

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 8

Ethan Grunkemeyer delivers strong Penn State locker room statement after loss to Indiana

After entering the 2025 NCAA season as serious National Championship contenders, very few things have gone right for Penn State. Their record is underwater.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6

Preview: Penn State Vs. Indiana With Predictions for the Nittany Lions

So much has happened since Penn State last played at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 11. The Nittany Lions lost that day to Northwestern, marking the last games for head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar.

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 1

Penn State Faces Quarterback Depth Concerns Against Ohio State

Penn State brings a shaky quarterback situation into its game at Ohio State, with a true freshman backing up Ethan Grunkemeyer, who is making his second career start.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 31

Who is Ethan Grunkemeyer? Meet Penn State's new QB1 from Columbus, replacing injured Drew Allar

Grunkemeyer, from just outside of Columbus, will face off against his hometown team

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 28

Why Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer Is Hungry to Play Ohio State

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer grew up an Ohio State Buckeyes fan less than 30 minutes from campus. His mother played basketball at Ohio State and co-founded a Columbus marketing firm with a former Ohio State football player.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 27

Penn State Brings Delicate Quarterback Situation to Ohio State

Penn State will play No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday with a precarious situation at quarterback. Ethan Grunkemeyer will make his second career start 30 minutes from his hometown, backup Jaxon Smolik was hurt in Penn State's last game and a true freshman could be QB2.

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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 21

Iowa Senior Named Defensive Player of the Week

While there were many highlights in the Iowa Hawkeyes 25-24 win over Penn State, safety Xavier Nwankpa's defensive performance may have stood out the most.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19

With Allar out for season and Grunkemeyer struggling, Penn State’s QB crisis deepens

Penn State’s brutal October continues, and this time, it feels like rock bottom. Penn State's season began with high expectations. Starting 2025 ranked No.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 16

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Penn State's New Quarterback, Shares Update on Drew Allar

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s Terry Smith and Ethan Grunkemeyer found themselves in the “same boat” this week after being put in positions they never anticipated.

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.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 11

Who is Penn State's backup QB? Meet sophomore Ethan Grunkemeyer behind Drew Allar

Penn State's No. 2 QB in Happy Valley is Ethan Grunkemeyer.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer Delivers Some 'Swagger' in 2025 Debut

STATE COLLEGE | Shadows started covering the field as Penn State headed into the fourth quarter against Nevada last Saturday. Quarterback Drew Allar’s day was done — he completed 85 percent of his passes for 217 yards and a touchdown — and Ethan Grunkemeyer entered the game. This was the first time Grunkemeyer played in a regular-season game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 28

How Penn State Plans to Deploy its Backup Quarterbacks vs. Nevada

STATE COLLEGE | Ethan Grunkemeyer will be Penn State’s backup quarterback — at least for now. “It’s for week one, it's not for the season,” Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said after practice on Wednesday. Grunkemeyer, a redshirt freshman, made just one appearance last season in Penn State’s home playoff game against SMU.

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

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.

College Football News / Sporting News / December 21

Who is Penn State's backup QB? Meet true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer behind Drew Allar

Penn State back-up quarterback, Beau Pribula, entered the transfer portal earlier this week. Now, there is a new No. 2 QB in Happy Valley, in true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer.