The often-discussed Penn State road trip to Ireland is a bit closer to reaching fruition. Penn State is reportedly in talks with UCF to open the 2014 season in Dublin, Ireland, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Penn State will play primetime games home against Michigan and on the road at Ohio State during the 2013 football season.
Three former Penn State football players were selected in the NFL Draft this weekend, and others signed free agent contracts with teams after the draft was completed.
Former Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti will be NFL teammates with Gerald Hodges after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 7th round of the NFL Draft with the 213th overall pick. Hodges was selected earlier this afternoon in the fourth round by the Vikings.
Gerald Hodges' journey from Paulsboro, New Jersey to the National Football League is complete as the former Penn State linebacker was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL Draft with the 120th overall pick.
Jordan Hill is heading west. The former Penn State defensive tackle and All-Big Ten selection in 2012 was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 87th pick and will join a talented roster in the NFC West.