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Penn State landed 2027 linebacker Blake Betton, and this episode breaks down why he could become a major piece of the Nittany Lions’ future defense. From Betton’s upside as a three-down linebacker to what his commitment means for Penn State recruiting, there is a lot to unpack in this 2027 class update.
We also get into Penn State’s quarterback recruiting with Peter Bourque and Will Mencl, the wide receiver board with Khalil Taylor and Matthew Gregory, Cooper Terwilliger at tight end, Tre Segarra at running back, and why Matt Campbell still has major work to do on the offensive side of this class.
This matters right now because Penn State’s 2027 class is gaining real momentum, but the defense is currently doing most of the heavy lifting. If the Nittany Lions want this group to become a complete class, they need to capitalize at quarterback and build more offensive recruiting momentum quickly.
Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is Blake Betton the biggest commitment in Penn State’s 2027 class so far, or is quarterback still the story? Subscribe for more Penn State football recruiting coverage, roster analysis, and recruiting updates.
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0:00 Intro
2:14 Why Blake Betton fits at mike linebacker for Penn State
4:58 Penn State’s next linebacker targets in the 2027 class
8:16 Sponsor break
10:30 Full look at Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class
13:08 Peter Bourque vs. Will Mencl in Penn State QB recruiting
16:09 Cooper Terwilliger and Penn State’s offensive recruiting board
19:10 Why Penn State’s offense must catch up in 2027 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.