Five epic plays by Penn State's Heisman Trophy-worthy star

5. The one-handed grab vs. Kent State

Warren set the tone for his season in Week 2 with a jaw-dropping one-handed catch near the sideline in a 56-0 win, absorbing contact from a defender. It wasn’t just a highlight; it was a glimpse of what was to come. Even in a lopsided win, Warren’s athleticism stood out, hinting at his evolution from a reliable tight end to an all-around playmaker.

4. The back-shoulder catch vs. Ohio State

Trailing by seven in the fourth quarter, Warren hauled in a 31-yard back-shoulder grab from quarterback Drew Allar. Three plays later, Warren took a direct snap and sprinted 33 yards to Ohio State’s 3-yard line. But in a puzzling series of play calls, Penn State failed to involve Warren on four goal-line plays and ultimately fell 20-13.

3. The leap over Washington

A week after the Ohio State loss, Penn State wasn’t about to make the same mistake. Against Washington, Warren lined up in the backfield and took a direct snap at the 2-yard line. With defenders stacked in front of him, he leaped over the pile for a touchdown, extending the Nittany Lions’ lead in its 35-6 win.

2. Untouched for 49 yards vs. Purdue

Warren’s speed and burst were on full display during a 49-10 win over Purdue. Early in the second half, he took a direct snap, made one cut and left defenders in his dust for a 49-yard touchdown. His combination of size, acceleration and vision made him impossible to stop.

1. The trick-play masterpiece vs. USC

Penn State trailed USC 20-6 early in the third quarter and needed a spark. On a perfectly executed trick play, Warren lined up under center, snapped the ball to Beau Pribula, who lateraled to Allar. Allar found Warren streaking down the middle for a 32-yard touchdown. 

The Nittany Lions went on to win 33-30 in overtime, with Warren delivering one of the greatest performances in program history: 17 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown. His 17 catches tied the FBS record for most receptions in a game by a tight end.