Penn State running back Tikey Hayes has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos has learned. The move is a change of heart for Hayes, who announced earlier this week he planned to return to the Nittany Lions in 2026.

A Penn State running back has decided to stay in Happy Valley after entering the transfer portal. Penn State tailback Cam Wallace will remain with the Nittany Lions, he announced on social media on Saturday morning.

Penn State edge rusher Chaz Coleman transferring to Tennessee, giving Jim Knowles the player he called "Chazmanian Devil" when he coached him in 2025.

Texas State center Brock Riker, a Freshman All-America second-team selection, announced early Saturday morning that he’s transferring to Penn State. Also early Saturday morning, Cooper Alexander became the third Iowa State tight end to declare he will play for the Nittany Lions, following Benjamin Brahmer and Gabe Burkle.

Penn State is expected to have numerous players incoming in this year’s portal cycle with a new head coach in Matt Campbell and plenty of Nittany Lions on their way out in the transfer portal. Campbell is likely to bring in several players from his previous program, Iowa State, where he coached for a decade.

Penn State safety Dejuan Lane will transfer to Tennessee football, giving defensive coordinator Jim Knowles another player he coached last season.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee has added its fourth former Penn State defender through the transfer portal this cycle in safety DeJuan Lane. Lane comes to Rocky Top after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Nittany Lions, making 44 tackles, a sack and an interception.

Very early this morning, the Nittany Lions picked up one of the most coveted offensive lineman in the transfer portal, landing a commitment from former Texas State center Brock Riker. Brock Riker (6-foot-4,