The recruiting classes of 2013 and 2014 helped engineer Penn State's surprisingly quick return back towards the top of the college football world.
"I really didn't want to change offenses again. For us, [an outside hire] was an option, or the [other] option was to stay in-house and allow this team to continue to grow. Ricky's done a great job of it."
Think the Huskies are a pushover? Myles Gaskin and Jake Browning will make things plenty difficult for Penn State's defense.
"It's a great opportunity for our guys to go against some future next-level players and test our skills against those type of guys."
Both were removed from the Nittany Lions' roster, then a team spokesperson confirmed their departures.
When he enrolls this spring, Micah Parsons will join Lamont Wade and Miles Sanders as Penn State's third No. 1 recruit from Pennsylvania on the roster in as many years.