Grant McDermott, a second-semester mechanical engineering major at Penn State, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 28. He was 19.
Barr, a two-time Michigan state champion, is projected to compete for the Nittany Lions at either 174 or 184 pounds once he arrives in Happy Valley.
In a statement, Penn State said its leadership felt current COVID-19 conditions don't require a switch to online learning yet.
After spending just one season in Happy Valley, Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo is heading to the big leagues.
Penn State football's top-producing transfer is heading to the big leagues.