Following coaching staff shifts that brought former Iowa State leadership to Penn State, a massive wave of player movement occurred, with 24 former Iowa State players transferring to join the Nittany Lions. High-profile player additions heading to Penn State include starting quarterback Rocco Becht, wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen, tight end Benjamin Brahmer, running back Carson Hansen, and top defensive standouts such as Caleb Bacon, Jeremiah Cooper, and Ikenna Ezeogu.