When Penn State tight end Luke Reynolds took a fake-punt snap at Minnesota in late November, he made one of the most critical plays of Penn State’s 2024 season.
Gesicki. Freiermuth. Strange. Johnson. Warren. And now, Luke Reynolds. For over a decade, Penn State Football has produced some of the most elite tight ends in the NFL, cementing its reputation as the premier tight end factory in college football.
MINNEAPOLIS | The Penn State freshman felt like one at halftime Saturday against Minnesota. Luke Reynolds couldn't quite contain the Gophers' Derek LeCaptain in punt protection, allowing a crucial first-half block that Minnesota quickly spun into a touchdown.
MINNEAPOLS | Penn State offensive lineman Nick Dawkins had taken off his helmet and was picking up and IPad when he caught freshman Luke Reynolds "boogieing" up the sideline.
Penn State put its College Football Playoff hopes in the hands of a third-string, true freshman TE and a long snapper. It worked. With 3:47 left and Penn State clinging to a one-point lead and perhaps its season, PSU faced a 4th and 1 from its 34.