Penn State's new head coach, Matt Campbell, wasted no time in reshaping the Nittany Lions' recruiting landscape upon his arrival in December. Taking charge of a 2026 class that initially had only two signees, Campbell turned to familiar faces from his time at Iowa State to bolster the roster.
One standout in this transition is quarterback Kase Evans. Originally committed to Iowa State, Evans flipped his commitment to Penn State, bringing along nine other prospects who followed suit. Evans is poised to be a cornerstone of the Nittany Lions' future offensive strategies.
Evans initially committed to the Cyclones in October 2025 after leaving Oklahoma State due to a coaching change. Campbell had praised Evans as a major coup for Iowa State during their signing day, calling him "one of the great steals in this class."
Just a couple of months later, the buzz around Evans continued to resonate, as a former Cyclones assistant highlighted the excitement Evans generated across both the Iowa State and Penn State campuses.