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One position holds key to Penn State's national title odds

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Penn State football had a crucial missing component to its 2024-25 roster depth. Zero receptions from its wide receivers in the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals is nothing less than unacceptable and head coach James Franklin dipped into the Transfer Portal to address the issue.

Now with transfers Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson, and Devonte Ross, the Nittany Lions have security in the wideout room. Even without now-Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren, the passing game should be consistent in 2025.

The Athletic's Manny Navarro went through new additions to Power Four teams' rosters and determined which players or position groups will be central pieces to their national title hopes.