June 21, 2026

Big Ten football recruiting rankings: Penn State moves into second behind Ohio State after Maleek McNeil’s commitment

STATE COLLEGE — We’re about a month away from things getting particularly interesting on the college football recruiting trail in the Big Ten and beyond. That’s because the NCAA’s dead period ends June 1, and schools across the country will begin hosting recruits for camps and official visits. © JOE HERMITT Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson runs away from Rutgers linebacker Rashawn Battle during the third quarter in Piscataway, NJ on Dec. 5, 2020. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com With the end of the dead period looming, much of the recruiting world has entered a bit of a holding pattern entering May. There have been some changes here and there, but expect things to heat up once the calendar turns. In the Class of 2022, Ohio State once again tops the Big Ten, even if the Buckeyes slipped off their perch atop the national rankings. Penn State, meanwhile, continues to…

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