The Nittany Lions won 13 games, claimed two playoff victories and were this close to playing for the national championship.

Penn State football's starting special teams unit are all making a return in 2025, special teams coordinator Justin Lustig announced on Wednesday morning. Placekicker Ryan Barker, punter Riley Thompson, kickoff specialist Gabe Nwosu and long snapper Tyler Duzansky are all expected back.

The pieces of the Penn State offense and defense appear to be coming together this week with players announcing their respective decisions on their plans for the 2025 season. But what about the special teams?

The Penn State Nittany Lions bring back four captains from their 2025 roster, including former walk-on Dom DeLuca.

Penn State will have one of its playmaking linebackers returning for the 2025 season. Dom DeLuca will be back playing for the Nittany Lions next season, he announced on Wednesday. The two-time captain,