Max Granville returns to Penn State defense for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Penn State defensive end Max Granville is expected to play in the team's season opener this week. This appearance marks his return to the field after missing time since the 2024 season due to injury. Standing 6-3 and weighing 242 pounds, Granville is considered an athletic prospect who demonstrated track and field success during high school. Head coach Matt Campbell and the current coaching staff have expressed enthusiasm regarding his potential contribution to the defense. Granville possesses a background in sports, with a father who played in the NFL and a mother who played collegiate volleyball. The upcoming game serves as the first opportunity to observe his progress under the current coaching staff following his extended recovery period.
- •Max Granville returns to the field for Penn State this week.
- •The defensive end has not played since the 2024 season.
- •Matt Campbell and the coaching staff are optimistic about his potential impact.
- •Granville stands 6-3 and weighs 242 pounds.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Max Granville ready to shine in Penn State season opener
"Penn State defensive end Max Granville is making his return to the field after almost two years away, making him the Week 1 spotlight player.
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