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Penn State Notes: Rojas, Campbell Make Early Impressions at Linebacker
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 2 – Penn State faces multiple long-term injuries to key starters, forcing lineup adjustments and backup competitions as the team prepares for the 2025 football season.
- Linebacker Tony Rojas, who was a consistent starter throughout last season, is recovering from surgery on his upper body as he prepares for Penn State’s 2025 preseason.
- Rojas, newcomer Amare Campbell, and other linebackers compete for roles following last season’s injuries and a tightly contested spring, says coach James Franklin.
- Kaden Saunders, once a highly touted recruit, will be sidelined for an extended period due to another serious injury, leaving the duties of kickoff returns to be managed by Quinton Martin Jr. and Corey Smith.
- Justin Lustig, the special teams coordinator, mentioned that if the opportunity arises to exploit an opponent's vulnerability, Nick might be used for kickoff returns.
- These developments suggest Penn State aims to improve both its linebacker depth and special teams effectiveness in 2025 despite injury setbacks.
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