Assistant sports editor

Rich Scarcella

Rich Scarcella joined the Reading Eagle staff in 1986. He's covered Penn State football since 1989. He also covers high school baseball, golf, volleyball and bowling and college basketball. He previously worked at the Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, where he was raised.

Former Penn State cornerback D’Anton Lynn officially returns to his alma mater as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Penn State officially hires D’Anton Lynn as its new defensive coordinator

January 2, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

Former Lions cornerback adds a former UCLA assistant to his defensive staff

Penn State junior safety King Mack is on the move again after making eight starts this season. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State football roster tracker: Who’s staying, who’s in the portal

January 2, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Following the Nittany Lions' decisions as the NCAA transfer portal opens

Penn State redshirt freshman quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer passed for 1,341 yards and eight touchdowns this season. (Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Penn State’s Ethan Grunkemeyer, J’ven Williams reportedly headed to portal

January 1, 2026 at 8:31 p.m.

Six Nittany Lions announce Thursday they're returning for 2026 season

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell will begin rebuilding the roster Friday with the opening of the NCAA transfer portal. (RICH SCARCELLA — READING EAGLE)

As Ethan Grunkemeyer enters transfer portal, Penn State’s Matt Campbell must rebuild roster [opinion]

January 1, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Deciding on what to do at quarterback will be a high priority for the new Nittany Lions coach.

Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea scores on an 11-yard touchdown in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson. He has decided to stay with the Nittany Lions. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Penn State special teams coordinator Justin Lustig is staying, report says

December 31, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

Nittany Lions had strong kicking game in 2025 season

Penn State set to hire D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator, report says

December 29, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell is hiring USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, a former PSU cornerback, as the new leader of the Nittany Lions’ defense.