Penn State QB Alex Manske recovers from open-heart surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Penn State football quarterback Alex Manske, a redshirt freshman, is set to play in the upcoming 2026 season after recovering from open-heart surgery five months ago. Manske underwent the procedure to correct a dilated aortic root issue discovered during a Penn State-mandated echocardiogram. He returned to practice in July and is expected to serve as the backup quarterback when the Nittany Lions host Marshall on September 5. Teammates and coaches have praised his determination and resilience during recovery, with Manske expressing gratitude for timely medical intervention.
- •Manske had surgery in mid-March to correct a heart defect.
- •He resumed full-contact practices in July.
- •Manske will back up starting QB Rocco Becht.
- •Penn State plays Marshall on September 5.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — QB Alex Manske, stunning open-heart surgery to Penn State football
"Freshman quarterback Alex Manske recently detailed his stunning recovery from open-heart surgery to continue playing for Penn State football.
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