#12

Ethan Grunkemeyer

Redshirt Senior (Transferred to Virginia Tech)

Player Information

Position

Number

#12

Year

Redshirt Senior (Transferred to Virginia Tech)

Height

6'3"

Weight

215 lbs

Hometown

Dublin, Ohio

High School

Dublin Coffman High School

Season Performance Comparison

2024 Season

passing Yards0

touchdowns0

completion Percentage0

interceptions0

rushing Yards0

rushing Touchdowns0

carries0

2025 Season

games Played11

games Started5

passing Yards1051

passing Touchdowns6

completion Percentage64.3

interceptions4

rushing Yards0

rushing Touchdowns0

2025 Performance Analysis

Ethan Grunkemeyer capped his redshirt freshman season with a Pinstripe Bowl victory. On January 2, 2026, he officially entered the Transfer Portal, departing Penn State after starting 7 games.

Biography

Transferred to Virginia Tech on Jan 11, 2026. Started the final 3 games of the 2025 season, including a Pinstripe Bowl victory.

Related News & Articles

Player FeaturesNovember 9, 2025

Ethan Grunkemeyer's 219-Yard Breakout Performance

Redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer delivered his best performance yet against Indiana, throwing for 219 yards in the narrow 27-24 loss. The young quarterback's development offers hope for Penn State's future amid a challenging 2025 season.

Player FeaturesOctober 27, 2025

Ethan Grunkemeyer's First Career Start Against Iowa

Redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer made his first career start against Iowa on October 18, 2025, completing 15 of 28 passes for 93 yards in a 25-24 loss. Thrust into the spotlight after Drew Allar's season-ending injury, Grunkemeyer must learn on the fly against elite Big Ten competition.

Roster UpdateJanuary 11, 2026

Roster Update: Duzansky to Shrine Bowl, Grunkemeyer to VT

The roster shuffle continues. Long snapper Tyler Duzansky declares for the NFL Draft via the Shrine Bowl, while former starting QB Ethan Grunkemeyer reportedly finds a new home in Blacksburg.