Ben Whitver set for Penn State football debut on September 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Penn State football prepares for its 2026 season kickoff on September 5, just 81 days away. Freshman receiver Ben Whitver, now committed to the Nittany Lions, will don the blue and white for the first time. Whitver, a 6-2, 190 lb athlete from Powhatan, Virginia, brings potential for growth under new head coach Matt Campbell, who has a track record of developing NFL talent. Whitver transitioned from a commitment to James Madison to Pennsylvania following Campbell's hiring. His addition aims to enhance an evolving wide receiver lineup at Penn State.
- •Penn State's 2026 season starts on September 5.
- •Ben Whitver is a true freshman wide receiver.
- •Whitver switched from a commitment to James Madison.
- •Matt Campbell's coaching history includes developing NFL-wide receivers.
- •Whitver's size and skill set are seen as assets for the team.
- 10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Only Ben Whitver Until Penn State Football
"We’re just 81 days until the start of a brand new season of Penn State Football! September 5 will not just be the kickoff date of the 2026 season (and start of the Matt Campbell). It will also be Ben Whitver’s first time putting on the blue and white and running out of the Beaver […]
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