With five straight losses, a head coach fired midseason, and now, blue-chip recruits eyeing the exit door, the Penn State Nittany Lions are in dire straits right now. The latest roadblock comes in the form of Harrisburg native Kevin Brown , a 6-foot-5, 280-pound interior offensive lineman who was the gem of their 2026. But James Franklin ’s firing and the program’s stunning collapse have opened cracks in his commitment to the team. He’s reopened his recruitment and is listening. And this weekend, he paid a visit to Columbus, Ohio.

Yeah, while Penn State was getting flattened 38-14 at The Shoe, Kevin Brown was in the stands, soaking up Ohio State’s dominance firsthand. It’s one thing to take a visit. It’s another to do it when your “current” team is on the field being dismantled

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