Finn Furmanek highlighted as key player for Penn State football's upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
With just 89 days to go until the Penn State Nittany Lions face Marshall at the start of the Matt Campbell era, attention shifts to tight end Finn Furmanek. Although not a prominent name among the tight ends, Furmanek excelled as a special teams player last season, participating in all 13 games. He is poised to continue supporting his fellow tight ends, Andrew Rappleyea and Ben Brahmer, during practice. In addition to Furmanek, true freshman defensive end Jackson Ford, who joined the program amid coaching changes, is expected to redshirt while contributing to the practice squad.
- •Penn State opens the season against Marshall on August 31.
- •Finn Furmanek played in all 13 games last season.
- •Jackson Ford, a true freshman, is likely to redshirt this year.
- •Furmanek works to improve fellow tight ends during practice.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Only Finn Furmanek Until Penn State Football
"We’re 89 days away from Penn State squaring off against Marshall to open up the Matt Campbell era, and today we’re switching over to the tight ends room. Finn Furmanek may not be the first name that comes to mind when you talk about Penn State tight ends, but he has been a special teams […]
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