Today's Penn State football news headlines feature a closer look at freshman cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields and the never-quit style of 2018 recruit Bryce Effner.
Castro-Fields is one of four freshmen mentioned by coach James Franklin as being green-lit to play this season, along with defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, offensive lineman Mike Miranda and cornerback Lamont Wade. Wide receivers coach Josh Gattis said Castro-Fields "is going to be really special," and teammate Christian Campbell explained why in a piece written by Andrew Callahan for Lions 247.
Effner will be counted on to anchor an offensive line charged with protecting an inexperienced quarterback at Metea Valley (Ill.