Penn State Defense Under New Leadership | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s defense is being rebuilt from the ground up this season, with D’Anton Lynn taking the reins as defensive coordinator — and the real story will be how this unproven unit performs from day one. While the offense is locked in, the defense is a revolving door of new faces, especially on the line, where Alexander McPherson, Armstrong Nnodim, and transfer Siale Taupaki are stepping into key roles after injuries and transfers. Ikenna Ezeogu returns to focus on the edge, while linebackers Tony Rojas (recovering from ACL surgery) and Caleb Bacon (Iowa State transfer) battle for snaps. Safety Marcus Neal Jr., already a draft buzzword, and fellow recovering ACL player Jeremiah Cooper could form a dynamic safety duo. Veteran corner Audavion Collins is stepping up as a leader in a young secondary. The season opener against Marshall will be a litmus test — can this new-look defense rise to the challenge? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7877038971672e2