STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The defensive staff is complete.
Penn State officially announced the hiring of D’Anton Lynn as Defensive Coordinator on Saturday. Lynn, a former Nittany Lion defensive back, returns to State College after a successful stint calling defenses at USC.
“Coming home means everything,” Lynn said in a statement. “We’re going to build a defense that reflects the blue-collar toughness of this university.”
Joining him is Tyson Veidt, formerly the defensive coordinator at Cincinnati, who will serve as Linebackers Coach. He joins retained assistants Terry Smith (Secondary) and Dan Connor (Asst. LBs) to round out the defensive room.
The Quarterback Hunt
With Ethan Grunkemeyer in the portal, all eyes are on Rocco Becht. The reports are intensifying that the former Iowa State standout will reunite with Matt Campbell. Becht officially entered the transfer portal on January 2 and is expected to visit State College imminently.
Another name to watch: Nick Marsh. The Michigan State wide receiver is officially in the portal, and mutual interest with Penn State is high.