PSU LOSING CONTROL? Top Recruits Flocking to Rival Schools During May 16–18 Visits!
It’s panic time in Happy Valley — or at least, it should be. While Penn State fans were busy refreshing their timelines hoping for commitment news, several top Nittany Lion targets were not in State College over the weekend. Instead, they were spotted touring the shiny facilities of PSU’s fiercest recruiting rivals. The dates? May 16–18. The message? Loud and clear: James Franklin and his staff are in for a fight.
Among the biggest stunners: multiple four-star targets with strong Penn State buzz were seen on official visits elsewhere. Whether it was the SEC, Big Ten rivals, or even southern powerhouses creeping north, these schools rolled out the red carpet—and the results could be disastrous for PSU’s 2025 class.
Recruiting insiders are raising eyebrows. One highly-touted linebacker, once believed to be a Nittany Lion lean, spent the entire weekend at a school that just beat PSU in the bowl season. Another blue-chip receiver, frequently engaging with PSU commits on social media, posted a smiling pic in rival gear — no Penn State visit in sight. Coincidence? Or cold feet?
It gets worse. Not only were these visits happening elsewhere, but Penn State didn’t even host any officials of their own during this crucial recruiting weekend. While other programs went full-throttle with flashy presentations, NIL pitches, and celebrity shoutouts, PSU seemingly stood still.
Is this just a blip, or are the Lions losing their grip on key 2025 targets?
With June officials heating up and commitment season right around the corner, James Franklin and his staff better wake up—because if May 16–18 was any sign, the Nittany Lions are being outmaneuvered, outworked, and potentially out-recruited.
#WeAre… Falling Behind?
