Campbell’s first spring
Penn State opened spring practice under new head coach Matt Campbell and posted an updated roster ahead of media access on Tuesday. (x.com) Rivals300 prospect Brandon Murphy confirmed he'll attend the opening session—an early recruiting win the program is showcasing. (247sports.com) (on3.com)
The roster update posted by the program reflected 48 offseason additions, with 24 of those players identified as former Iowa State Cyclones — a deliberate influx tied to Campbell’s staff moves. (247sports.com) (247sports.com) Penn State released full jersey assignments for newcomers in the update and listed at least one notable positional change, moving LaVar Arrington II from linebacker to an edge-rushing role on the depth chart. (pennlive.com) (pennlive.com) Outlets tracking the portal counted roughly 39 portal additions to the roster and noted Penn State’s transfer class was ranked among the top groups nationally, a sign the offseason overhaul reshaped more than a third of the roster. (usatoday.com) (witness.usatoday.com) Penn State has set its traditional Blue‑White weekend for Saturday, April 25, 2026, and coach Matt Campbell has said he wants spring’s finale to give young players in‑stadium experience even as staffers finalize a format that may differ from past years. (pennlive.com) (pennlive.com) Brandon Murphy is a 2028 Rivals300‑listed athlete from Clairton (about 6‑1, roughly 175–180 pounds), a multi‑position playmaker who returned an 81‑yard punt for a touchdown in a 2025 PIAA semifinal and already holds Power‑5 interest from schools including Pitt, Florida State, Wisconsin and Indiana. (247sports.com) (247sports.com) Local and national recruiting outlets reported Murphy has continued contact with Penn State staff this winter and attended the program’s Jan. 24 junior day visit, underscoring why his recruitment is being highlighted alongside the program’s early offseason momentum. (on3.com) (on3.com)
