For the first time in the past few seasons, Penn State heads into the start of the new season with a question mark on special teams. The Nittany Lions enjoyed the consistent services of Tyler Davis the past two seasons, but he is no longer around. There will be a competition for the kicker spot in practice, and a true freshman may just win the job.
Jake Pinegar, from Iowa, is the only kicker on the roster who has a scholarship. He enjoyed a very successful high school career and earned a rating from 247Sports as a three-star recruit.