Penn State focuses on Granville and Brahmer ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Penn State is preparing for the 2026 football season, with key contributors Max Granville and Ben Brahmer expected to play significant roles. Granville, a defensive end, is recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season, while Brahmer joins as a tight end transfer from Iowa State. Granville aims to secure a starting position alongside teammates competing for spots after recent departures. Brahmer, a former All-Big 12 standout, hopes to continue the strong legacy of the Penn State tight end program. The team's training will ramp up as they look to finalize the lineup before the season starts.
- •Max Granville expected to return after missing 2025 season
- •Ben Brahmer transfers from Iowa State with solid credentials
- •Granville aims for a starting defensive end position
- •Brahmer follows a strong history of tight ends at Penn State
- •Both players contribute to Penn State's 2026 roster dynamics
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Only Max Granville and Ben Brahmer Until Penn State Football
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