Penn State Recruiting Shines Despite White Out Loss

Penn State lost 30-24 in double overtime to No. 2 Oregon, a result that renewed questions about the program’s ability to beat elite opponents even as fan enthusiasm and game-day traditions remained strong. Despite the defeat, Penn State’s recruiting footprint showed strength as 2028 EDGE Jackson Vaughn (one of the nation’s top EDGE prospects with 40+ offers) visited and the program emerged as an early suitor. Additional prospects on campus included 2028 DL Jayden Beckley and 2027 QB Ben Musser (3-star, formerly committed to Virginia Tech), both of whom praised the program’s tradition and development. Off the ice, freshman hockey phenom Gavin McKenna — a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — has impressed coaches and teammates as Penn State eyes another Frozen Four run.