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Tony Rojas prepares to return as key linebacker for Penn State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Tony Rojas prepares to return as key linebacker for Penn State

Summary

Tony Rojas addressed reporters at Big Ten Media Days, discussing his recovery from a torn ACL that sidelined him last season. He participated fully in preseason camp and aims to enhance his performance in his fourth year at Penn State. Rojas expressed confidence in his physical and mental readiness, stating he feels stronger and faster. The linebacker has new leadership under head coach Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, who are focused on gradually installing their defensive system. Rojas had previously earned All-Big Ten honorable mention and played a key role in the team’s recent successes, including a College Football Playoff appearance.

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•Rojas suffered a season-ending knee injury in September 2025.
•He has fully participated in preseason camp for the first time in 11 months.
•Rojas was previously named All-Big Ten honorable mention.
•Penn State has a new head coach and defensive coordinator for the 2026 season.
•Rojas is expected to play all linebacker positions and improve his pass-rushing skills.

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4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State football: Tony Rojas ready to proof he’s a top-tier linebacker

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Tony Rojas sat down at the podium last week at Big Ten Media Days and struggled to adjust his tailored double-breasted suit. “These are complicated,” he said. Just like the last 12 months have been for Rojas, the Penn State linebacker whose season-ending knee injury in a late September practice sent him into a deep funk. “I just felt it (football) was taken away from me, which was ...
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