Penn State’s 20th-ranked recruiting class for 2027 is missing one critical piece: a quarterback. It’s wild to think about, right? You’d figure a program like that would have their future signal-caller locked down, especially with how competitive things get. But here we are, after failing to flip a Missouri commit, they’re now trying to snatch another QB away from a rival program, and it’s getting a little dicey.
The Boston College Dilemma Hits Again
So, who’s the target now? It’s Ben Rolapp, a three-star QB who just got an offer from Penn State this past Wednesday. The catch? He’s already committed to Boston College. Sound familiar? That’s because they were just trying to flip Braylen Warren, a Missouri commit, and that didn’t pan out. But the Boston College connection here is a real head-scratcher for Nittany Lions fans, and honestly, you can see why they’d be a bit frustrated. Will Wood, another 2027 QB, actually flipped *from* Penn State *to* Boston College because of his coaching staff ties. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound! It’s not like Wood’s situation impacts Rolapp directly, but it definitely highlights a pattern.
Who’s the Guy for 2027?
Look, Rolapp might not be the top-tier option left on the board, but it feels like Penn State is really scrambling to make things right. He’s probably seen as a bridge option and a developmental project, which fits his profile perfectly. In his junior season, Rolapp lit it up for Brunswick School in Connecticut, throwing for 2,268 yards and 20 touchdowns. Those numbers are solid! If he signs, he could be the guy to lead the Nittany Lions through 2027. But what if they strike out again? The 2027 starter could end up being Alex Manske, an Iowa State transfer who has only seen action in six career appearances with just 13 pass attempts. He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, so he’s got more pedigree than Rolapp, but that’s a seriously raw option. It could honestly lead to a full-blown QB battle. For Penn State fans, it feels like everyone is just holding their breath, waiting for James Armstrong, their 2028 commit, to finally get to Happy Valley two years from now. It’s going to be a stressful wait to see how this 2027 QB situation plays out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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