Penn State readies for 2026 kickoff
The Nittany Lions open the season on September 5 at Beaver Stadium against Marshall, featuring a balanced roster of seasoned starters and promising newcomers.
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The Nittany Lions open the season on September 5 at Beaver Stadium against Marshall, featuring a balanced roster of seasoned starters and promising newcomers.

An inside look at the competition for Penn State’s kicking, punting and long‑snapper positions in 2025, highlighting Ryan Barker’s record‑setting field‑goal accuracy, the emergence of Nathan Tiyce and Lucas Tenbrock, and the depth behind the specialists.

The former Mississippi State standout, Nathan Tiyce, has arrived in State College, bringing a 6‑foot‑5, 232‑pound frame and a 39‑yard average to Penn State’s special teams.

The Nittany Lions are evaluating key competitions at defensive end, tackle, running back, line, center and punter as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Fall camp will determine starter roles across the Nittany Lions' defense and special teams, highlighting both established talent and emerging prospects.

With veteran kicker Ryan Barker anchoring the field‑goal unit and transfer Cristiano Rosa stepping into the kickoff role, Penn State’s special teams look to build on last season’s progress. Meanwhile, Nathan Tiyce and Lucas Trenbrock battle for the punting duties, while the coaching staff eyes faster skill players for return duties.

Carter Petri, a highly rated kicker from Buffalo, New York, has pledged to Penn State, bringing a strong pedigree of performance at national showcases and adding depth to a unit that will soon see key departures.

Penn State football is shaping its 2026 lineup with several contested spots, from the backfield to the defensive front and special teams.