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at Michigan · Sat Oct 17 · 03:30 PM ET · CBS

Penn State depth chart vs Michigan

Listed starting QB vs Michigan: Rocco Becht

78
82
OFF
87
DEF
Solid
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Starters

  1. QBRocco Becht
  2. RBCarson Hansen
  3. WRChase Sowell
  4. TEAndrew Rappleyea
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    85
    Rocco BechtRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    62
    Alex ManskeRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 10
    60
    Connor BarryRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 21
    86
    Carson HansenSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    75
    James PeoplesJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 25
    59
    Quinton Martin Jr.RS SO
WR-X
  1. 0
    84
    Chase SowellRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    62
    Amarion JacksonFR
  3. 15
    62
    Keith Jones Jr.RS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 4
    85
    Brett EskildsenJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    75
    Karon BrookinsRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    60
    Peter GonzalezRS SO
WR-F
  1. 2
    81
    Zay RobinsonRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 31
    62
    Logan CunninghamRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 87
    79
    Andrew RappleyeaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 89
    62
    Finn FurmanekRS JR
  3. 86
    56
    Bobby MearsRS JR
TE
  1. 84
    79
    Gabe BurkleRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    79
    Benjamin BrahmerSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 83
    60
    Brian KortovichRS FR
LT
  1. 78
    81
    Malachi GoodmanRS FR
    Starter
  2. 71
    75
    Garrett SextonRS SO
  3. 67
    56
    Henry BoehmeRS JR
LG
  1. 70
    82
    Trevor BuhrRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 79
    75
    Donnie HarbourRS SO
  3. 76
    56
    Hunter AlbrightRS FR/TR
C
  1. 51
    79
    Brock RikerRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    75
    Vaea IkakoulaRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 52
    56
    Dominic RulliRS SR
RG
  1. 50
    81
    Cooper CousinsJR
    Starter
  2. 65
    62
    Jim FitzgeraldRS SR
RT
  1. 68
    81
    Anthony DonkohRS JR
    Starter
  2. 55
    75
    Chimdy OnohRS JR
  3. 77
    69
    Owen AlicieneRS FR

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Next game kickoff time

Penn State Nittany Lions plays Michigan away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMatt Campbell1st season — unverified
Offensive CoordinatorTaylor Mouser
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
30.5
Yards/G
392.8
Pass Yds/G
251.2
Rush Yds/G
141.7
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
36.14%
Total TD
21
Sacks
8
TFL
20
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #50 IN WS POWER
Results this season-8.0 pts

Lost to Wisconsin Badgers, who wasn't ranked, in week 4.

2025 SP+: 19.8

85%

Roster talent: 81st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #65 national

6%

Returning production: 8%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −8.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

31 adds in two-deep · avg 81 OVR · top add: K. Ebel (MLB, 91, from Iowa State)

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Penn State Starting Quarterback

Penn State Nittany Lions starting lineup

Penn State starting lineup: QB Rocco Becht, RB Carson Hansen, WR-X Chase Sowell, TE-Y Andrew Rappleyea. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Rocco Becht is the projected starting quarterback for Penn State as of October 15, 2026. Alex Manske is listed second.

Penn State also projects Carson Hansen at running back, Chase Sowell at wide receiver and Andrew Rappleyea at tight end.

The full Penn State Nittany Lions two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Rocco Becht · QBCarson Hansen · RBChase Sowell · WR-XAndrew Rappleyea · TE-Y

Common questions

Who is Penn State's starting quarterback?
Rocco Becht is the projected starting quarterback for Penn State as of October 15, 2026. Alex Manske is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Penn State?
Carson Hansen is the projected starter at running back for Penn State, with James Peoples listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Penn State?
Chase Sowell is the projected starter at wide receiver for Penn State, with Amarion Jackson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Penn State?
Andrew Rappleyea is the projected starter at tight end for Penn State, with Finn Furmanek listed second.
When was the Penn State Nittany Lions depth chart last updated?
The Penn State Nittany Lions depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Penn State's record last season?
Penn State Nittany Lions finished 7-6 (3-6 in Big Ten play).
When does Penn State Nittany Lions play next?
Penn State Nittany Lions plays Michigan away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

Full Penn State roster

Every player on the Penn State Nittany Lions depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Chase Sowell, Amarion Jackson, Keith Jones Jr., Lyrick Samuel

WR: Brett Eskildsen, Karon Brookins, Peter Gonzalez

WR: Zay Robinson, Logan Cunningham

LT: Malachi Goodman, Garrett Sexton, Henry Boehme

LG: Trevor Buhr, Donnie Harbour, Hunter Albright

C: Brock Riker, Vaea Ikakoula, Dominic Rulli

RG: Cooper Cousins, Jim Fitzgerald

RT: Anthony Donkoh, Chimdy Onoh, Owen Aliciene

TE: Andrew Rappleyea, Finn Furmanek, Bobby Mears, Peyton Falzone

TE: Gabe Burkle, Benjamin Brahmer, Brian Kortovich

QB: Rocco Becht, Alex Manske, Connor Barry, Kase Evans

RB: Carson Hansen, James Peoples, Quinton Martin Jr., Cam Wallace

Defense

DE: Ikenna Ezeogu, Alexander McPherson, Liam Andrews

DT: Siale Taupaki, Alijah Carnell, Dallas Vakalahi, De'Andre Cook

DT: Keanu Williams, Armstrong Nnodim, Ty Blanding

DE: Yvan Kemajou, Caleb Bacon, Jackson Ford

WLB: Tony Rojas, Cael Brezina

MLB: Kooper Ebel, Alex Tatsch, John Klosterman

CB: Daryus Dixson, Ibn McDaniels, Hunter Sowell

SS: Jeremiah Cooper, Vaboue Toure, Xxavier Thomas, Omarion Davis

FS: Marcus Neal Jr., Jamison Patton, Bryson Williams

CB: Audavion Collins, Jahmir Joseph

NB: Zion Tracy, Josiah Zayas, Tyrell Chatman, Donte Nastasi

RES: LaVar Arrington II, Max Granville, Cooper Alexander, Joshua Johnson, Cam Smith

RES: Koby Howard, Christian Askew, Tyler Armstead, Mason Robinson, Will Tompkins

RES: Dayshaun Burnett, Cristiano Rosa

Special Teams

PT: Nathan Tiyce, Lucas Tenbrock

PK: Ryan Barker, Matthew Parker

KO: Matthew Parker, Lucas Tenbrock

LS: Blaise Sokach-Minnick, Andrew Dufault

H: Nathan Tiyce, Lucas Tenbrock

PR: Zay Robinson, Xxavier Thomas

KR: Zay Robinson, Cam Wallace