Penn State spring notes
Penn State's spring camp is rolling under new coach Matt Campbell and Blue‑White Weekend is locked for April 25 — RBs Carson Hansen, Quinton Martin Jr., James Peoples and Cam Wallace are getting looks, while DC D'Anton Lynn is earning early raves for his scheme work. (x.com) (si.com)
Former Iowa State starter Carson Hansen was a second‑team All‑Big 12 selection in 2025 and is listed on Penn State’s roster at 6‑2, 220 pounds. (gopsusports.com) (gopsusports.com) Quinton Martin Jr. finished the Pinstripe Bowl with 20 carries for 101 yards against Clemson, marking his first extended workload at the college level. (espn.com) (espn.com) Martin announced he will remain with the program instead of entering the portal or declaring early, posting “Let’s run it back” as part of his decision. (247sports.com) (247sports.com) James Peoples entered the transfer portal from Ohio State and officially committed to Penn State in early January 2026, joining the Nittany Lions’ backfield via the portal. (elevenwarriors.com) (elevenwarriors.com) Cam Wallace’s Penn State profile lists him at 5‑9, 208 pounds and shows limited 2025 game action as he works back into the rotation after previous injuries. (espn.com) (espn.com) Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s plan has been described by reporters as “simple but complex,” and his resume includes two years as USC’s defensive coordinator, one year at UCLA and nine seasons coaching in the NFL with five franchises. (si.com) (si.com) Coach Matt Campbell has said the Blue‑White practice may deviate from the traditional scrimmage format as he implements staff and scheme adjustments during spring work. (msn.com) (msn.com)
