D'Anton Lynn integrates new roster as Penn State moves to 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Penn State opened the 2026 season with a 45-0 victory over Marshall, establishing a 1-0 record. Following the departure of James Franklin, the program overhauled its roster by adding 39 transfers to replace over 40 departing players. Defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn credited the integration of these players to a collective trust established within the coaching staff and the team. Several transfers, including quarterback Rocco Becht, who threw for 271 yards and four touchdowns, have transitioned into significant roles. Lynn noted that the current squad has unified regardless of their previous university affiliations. The Nittany Lions now prepare for their second game of the season as they travel to face Temple this Saturday.
- •Penn State maintains a 1-0 record after a 45-0 win against Marshall.
- •Rocco Becht finished the Marshall game with 271 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- •The roster currently includes 39 transfers from various programs.
- •Penn State plays Temple on the road this Saturday.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State news: D'Anton Lynn celebrates 2026 squad for coming together
"Penn State is 1-0 on the year with a 45-0 win over Marshall. Transfer quarterback Rocco Becht was great for Penn State , throwing for 271 yards and four touchdowns. Now, new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn is talking about all of the transfers and how they have come together, per Allie Berubue of ABC27. “I feel like we have a high level of trust […] The post Penn State news: D'Anton Lynn celebrates 2026 squad for coming together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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