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Steven Bench is a coach's kid who grow up around football, learns quickly and won't back down in the compeition to start at quarterback for Penn State.

Even though he was sidelined for the season in the second game, redshirt freshman linebacker Nyeem Wartman gave a glimpse into a bright future.l

Christian Hackenberg, the top-rated quarterback in the 2013 class, won't be arriving on Penn State's campus until June, but Bill O'Brien said the incoming freshman still will compete for the starting job.

2013 linebacker commit Brandon Bell impressed opposing coaches with his speed and sideline-to-sideline pursuit.

Bill O'Brien was pounded with dozens of questions from doubting recruits last July after the NCAA released unprecedented sanctions against Penn State's football program.

Once the NCAA sanctions were known, Bill O'Brien quickly realized the walk-on program would provide the lifeblood for Penn State.

Juco transfer Tyler Ferguson will be one of only two QBS on the Penn State roster in 2013. Here's a deeper look at one of the players who could lead the Nittany Lions.

Bill O'Brien tried to assure fans and quiet rumors Monday morning, saying his decision to remain at Penn State had nothing to do with money and that he hoped to make "structural changes" and add extra staff.

With sanctions eliminating any possiblity of Big Ten championships and postseason play for Penn State, the 2012 class could have left. But it stuck with PSU coach Bill O'Brien's staff.

Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti will miss his final game due to a left knee injury, according to a release by the school.

Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Michael Mauti was carted off the field Saturday with what appeared to be a severe left knee injury, but coach Bill O'Brien refused to rule him out for next week.

Bill O'Brien's "NASCAR" offense has put a jolt in Penn State, as the Nittany Lions are scoring and winning at a banner clip.

Paul Jones, a quarterback-turned-tight end, has left Penn State's football team for personal reasons, according to coach Bill O'Brien.

Penn State is sticking with kicker Sam Ficken.

In a unique reversal, Akron wideout Jared Fagnano recently transferred to Penn State -- largely because of the sanctions.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- More than 200 alumni -- some from as far as Tennessee and Michigan -- gathered at Penn State's indoor practice facility Tuesday evening and shared their past experiences and challenges with current players.