MMQB – Blue-White Insights
What have we learned?
Apr 25, 2026; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell walks on there field during the Penn State Blue-White Spring game at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images The Blue-White Practice – not Game – was held on Saturday, April 25th, which means I’d normally discuss it the following Monday, but there was also this thing called the NFL Draft going on that same weekend. Which means that my much-anticipated review of the Blue-White Game had to be postponed for a week – I hope you all can forgive me.
But really, what did we learn from the Blue-White Practice? Any key takeaways? Things to feel optimistic – or pessimistic – about?
Koby Howard – WR1? While many players higher on the depth chart either didn’t play or only played sparingly, Koby Howard had himself a day. Howard caught two passes from Rocco Becht, and while potential starters Chase Sowell and Brent Eskildsen didn’t play, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s those two and Koby as your three starting receivers this fall.
Connor Barry – QB3? Rocco Becht is very clearly QB1 this fall, and the most likely backup will be Alex Manske, who did not play. QB3 then appears to be Connor Barry, who made some nice passes including a touchdown pass to Brian Kortovich.