One of Penn State's junior running backs will leave the program after two seasons, according to a news release Friday.
Redshirt freshman Corey Smith – last Nittany Lion to enter the portal, according to ESPN. A former 4-star recruit, Smith played in six career games at Penn State, rushing for 182 yards on 36 carries. Smith had the opportunity to stake his claim for more playing time during the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemsonalthough he was passed by Quinton Martin Jr. and Tiki Hayes.
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Penn State's reserve room will look much different in 2026 as the team will say goodbye to senior rushing duo Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, who both declared for the NFL Draft. Redshirt sophomore Cam Wallace also entered the portal.This means that the team's most experienced defensemen will likely be playing for new teams next year.
Good news for Nittany Lions is that they have a lot of talent waiting in the wings. Martin showed off his potential with a 100-yard game against Clemson, while Hayes and Jabree Coleman are former 4-star recruits who could make difference next year.
If head coach Matt Campbell wants to add to his backup number, he could look at some of his former players in Iowa. Juniors Carson Hansen And Abu Sama III, who rushed for 1,684 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, both entered the transfer portal. Both backs would be proven commodities that could potentially serve as a one-year solution for the program at the running back position.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Former 4-star running back expected to transfer from Penn State
