Franklin begin Year 12 at Penn State with the highest expectations he has confronted as Penn State's head coach. The Nittany Lions return talent across their lineup, hired the highest-paid assistant coach in college football (defensive coordinator Jim Knowles) and field the nation's second-ranked quarterback in Drew Allar,

The Nittany Lions return the bulk of their roster from last season. Two additions from the transfer portal figure to bolster the receiving corps.

Penn State’s football program has updated its roster at the start of spring practice sessions. Here are some prominent PSU players who either added or dropped significant weight since the conclusion of the 2024 season.