UNIVERSITY PARK — It didn’t take long for the feel-good story of the 2026 preseason to surface. When he met the media in March to preview spring practice, Matt Campbell expressed uncertainty about quarterback depth behind Rocco Becht and disclosed that projected backup Alex Manske was ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Trey Cehajic went a season-long six innings and Vincent Spizzoucco followed with three strong innings, but despite not allowing an earned run, the State College Spikes fell to the Trenton Thunder, 3-0, on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Cehajic (2-2), who went 5 2/3 innings to set a new high-water mark for any Spikes (18-17 2nd Half) pitcher in his last start on August 13 in West Virginia, followed it by allowing two unearned runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batsman. The Tulane right-hander also struck out six batters. Spizzoucco gave up ...
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Murf Gray hit his fifth Double-A home run and Titus Dumitru recorded four RBI in a three-hit game as Altoona defeated Binghamton, 7-5, on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. Gray hammered his 28th home run of the season in the top of the first inning, a two-run shot off Binghamton starter Noah Hall. He added a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning and a base-hit hit in the seventh to finish the day 2-for-4 with three RBI. Gray leads all Pirates Minor Leaguers with 123 hits and is second in home runs. He has reached base safely in 25-of-26 games with the Curve. Dumitru ...
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State redshirt senior safety Jeremiah Cooper was named to the Bednarik Award watch list on Friday. The Chuck Bednarik Award, in its 32nd year, is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Jeremiah Cooper · R-Sr. · S · 6-0 · 188 · El Paso, Texas · Andress · Iowa State Tabbed Phil Steele fourth-team Preseason All-American in 2025. Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award watch lists in 2025. Voted All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2024. Selected All-Big 12 first team in 2023 and Big 12 Defensive ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the Davey O’Brien Award watch list, while redshirt senior defensive tackle Siale Taupaki was placed on the Polynesian College Player of the Year watch list and redshirt senior safety Jeremiah Cooper, redshirt sophomore Max Granville and redshirt junior linebacker Tony Rojas were named to the Comeback Player of the Year award watch list on Thursday. The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest national ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List on Wednesday. Now in its 40th year, the Golden Arm Award continues to honor excellence both on and off the field. The award is presented by the Johnny ...
