Penn State's Linebacker Corps Primed for Breakout Season

With the highly anticipated 2025 Penn State football season just days away, all eyes will be on the Nittany Lions' linebacker corps as they take the field against the Nevada Wolf Pack on August 30th. Under the guidance of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, this group is poised to lead the charge for a team ranked No. 3 in the nation.

Former Penn State linebacker Nate Stupar, a State College native, provides an insider's perspective on the current team, drawing from his own experiences playing for the legendary Joe Paterno and his NFL career. Stupar shares his thoughts on the craziest Nittany Lion linebackers he's encountered over the years.

In a recent podcast episode, longtime Penn State beat reporter Frank Bodani, writer Mike Gross, and former TV anchor Andrew Kalista delve deeper into the team's linebacker situation. They discuss which freshmen have the green light to make an early impact, identify potential breakout players, and rank the program's all-time greatest linebackers.

With the season opener just around the corner, fans are eager to see how this new-look Nittany Lions defense, led by its talented linebacker unit, will fare against the underdog Nevada Wolf Pack.