Ioane used the February Signing Day to make his commitment to Penn State official.
Once a key member of Penn State's undefeated 1994 team, Bobby Engram will take his first college coaching job since 2013.
In just two appearances against the Nittany Lions, Tom Brady guided Michigan to two thrilling wins.
Almost four months later, Penn State and Iowa's "injury-faking" controversy is still at the national forefront.
"These past three years have been some of the most memorable years of my life," Whigan wrote online.
Copening ranks as a three-star prospect and the No. 14 overall Class of 2021 recruit from Connecticut, according to 247Sports.