Penn State’s returning talent base is good enough to contend for the 2025 Big Ten title and take James Franklin’s team on another deep run in the college football playoff. Franklin and his coaching staff will spend much of the spring prepping some talented yet unproven Nittany Lions for more meaningful roles in the fall.

As Penn State begins spring practice on Tuesday, three key playmakers will likely be sidelined. Tony Rojas, who started all 16 games at linebacker this past season, offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh and tight end Andrew Rappleyea will all be limited for at least the early portion of spring ball,