Penn State letterman Adam Gress, who played in Happy Valley from 2009-2013, has reportedly passed away.
Ficken replaces Pro Bowl kicker Greg Zuerlein, who was placed on IR following a back injury.
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.
Jesse Luketa will join Pete Giftopoulos and John Urschel, among others, in the small but growing group of Canadians to play football for the Nittany Lions.
Elite running backs have been a focus on the recruiting trail for Penn State under James Franklin.
Legacy commitment and three-star safety Isaiah Humphries is ready to forge his own path in Happy Valley following the footsteps of his father, Leonard.