March 13, 2025

Potential Penn State-Ohio State recruiting battle looms; Lions now lead for 4-star target, and more

Today’s Penn State football news headlines feature Ohio State interest for a Lions recruiting target and a move in the right direction for four-star Lloyd C. Bird (Va.) defensive end Hakeem Beamon. A Penn State-Ohio State recruiting battle could be shaping up for four-star Patriot (Va.) offensive lineman Jakai Moore, writes Bill Kurelic for 247Sports. The Lions are heavy favorites to land Moore, according to his Crystal Ball, but Moore tells Kurelic the Buckeyes could still be a factor in his recruitment. The Lions are rolling in the state of Virginia already with commitments from the Nos. 1 and 2 players in the state, according to 247Sports, in linebacker Brandon Smith and running back Devyn Ford, respectively. That momentum could continue Friday, when Beamon, who ranks No. 3 in the state, announces his decision. The Lions are trending in the right direction and now claim all 10 predictions to land him…

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