The Nittany Lions bring back a significant leadership group from their 13-win team that reached the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Penn State will have its offensive line leader back in 2025. Why Nick Dawkins will return for a rare sixth season

Penn State football's starting special teams unit are all making a return in 2025, special teams coordinator Justin Lustig announced on Wednesday morning. Placekicker Ryan Barker, punter Riley Thompson, kickoff specialist Gabe Nwosu and long snapper Tyler Duzansky are all expected back.

The pieces of the Penn State offense and defense appear to be coming together this week with players announcing their respective decisions on their plans for the 2025 season. But what about the special teams?

Defensive lineman Smith Vilbert will become the first seventh-year Penn State football player.