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Penn State Football gets rare recommitment from Mathias Barnwell

Penn State Football 2023 recruiting class got a boost Saturday, when four-star Mathias Barnwell rejoined it

For the second straight week, Penn State football received a 2023 commitment on gameday.

Just minutes before the Nittany Lions took on Villanova on Saturday, 4-star tight end Mathias Barnwell tweeted that he was recommitting to Penn State.

Originally the first commit in Penn State’s 2023 class, Barnwell decommitted in January, shortly after tight ends coach Tyler Bowen left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite no longer being committed, this past Saturday was the fourth time Barnwell visited Happy Valley since January, a sign that there may be a reunion in sights.