James Armstrong commits to Penn State football program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
James Armstrong, a four-star quarterback and the 101st prospect in the 2028 Rivals300, has committed to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions. The athlete from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, chose Penn State over offers from Pitt, Kentucky, and Florida State. Armstrong expressed confidence in his decision, stating that a strong relationship with new head coach Matt Campbell and a desire to stay close to home influenced his choice. He looks forward to focusing on his high school career and is excited about the potential for development under the coaching staff.
- •Armstrong is a four-star prospect from Aliquippa, PA.
- •He committed to Penn State on July 2, 2026.
- •Other schools he considered included Pitt, Kentucky, and Florida State.
- •His decision was impacted by his relationship with Coach Campbell.
- •Armstrong aims to improve under quarterbacks coach Jake Waters.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State football lands a player they have been waiting for at a position that's extremely crucial
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State lands elite 4-star quarterback from Class of 2028
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — 2028 4-star QB James Armstrong commits to Penn State: ‘I get to stay home and play for my dream school’
"Penn State didn’t have to look far to find its quarterback of the future. Four-star passer James Armstrong, the No. 101 prospect in the 2028 Rivals300, has committed to the Nittany Lions over Pitt, Kentucky and Florida State. The star from Aliquippa (Pa.) Hopewell had no interest in dragging out his recruitment once he knew […]
"Penn State had their sights set on a four-star QB from the Class of 2028 before he went elsewhere. Now, they land four-star QB James Armstrong.
"The Penn State Nittany Lions are recruiting well in the 2028 recruiting class, as they have just landed quarterback James Armstrong.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:42 AMPenn State football lands a player they have been waiting for at a position that's extremely crucial
The Penn State Nittany Lions are recruiting well in the 2028 recruiting class, as they have just landed quarterback James Armstrong.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 8:12 PMPenn State lands elite 4-star quarterback from Class of 2028
Penn State had their sights set on a four-star QB from the Class of 2028 before he went elsewhere. Now, they land four-star QB James Armstrong.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 4:25 PM2028 4-star QB James Armstrong commits to Penn State: ‘I get to stay home and play for my dream school’
Penn State didn’t have to look far to find its quarterback of the future. Four-star passer James Armstrong, the No. 101 prospect in the 2028 Rivals300, has committed to the Nittany Lions over Pitt, Kentucky and Florida State. The star from Aliquippa (Pa.) Hopewell had no interest in dragging out his recruitment once he knew […]
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