Penn State Sports Magazine
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RETURNING STARTER Anthony Donkoh | T | R-Jr. Stationed primarily at right guard, the position at which he started nine games, Donkoh endured a hit-or-miss 2025 sea- son that at times was impacted by inju- ries. He finished with a flourish, though, returning to tackle for the Pinstripe Bowl due to Nolan Rucci's opt-out. Donkoh later announced he would be coming back in 2026 and will serve as a major foun- dational player in a new-look unit. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Donkoh could end up at either left or right tackle next fall. OTHER RETURNEES Owen Aliciene | T | R-Fr. The first year in the program for the 6-7, 298-pound Aliciene was largely spent on the sideline. Still, taking 22 reps in the Nittany Lions' opener against Ne- vada, he offered an early glimpse at the potential Penn State saw when recruiting him as a four-star prospect and the No. 20 offensive tackle in the 2025 class. Caleb Brewer | G | R-So. Brewer didn't appear in any game ac- tion during his redshirt freshman season. He was listed on the team participation report as out due to injury for the Ne- braska and Rutgers games in November. New offensive line coach Ryan Clanton offered Brewer the opportunity to re- main in the program while he continues to build up his 6-4, 302-pound frame. Cooper Cousins | G | Jr. Appearing in a backup role for much of the 2025 season, Cousins capped his sophomore year in the program as the Li- ons' starter at left guard in the Pinstripe Bowl. Over 10 games played, he accumu- lated 177 snaps. But aside from the book- end performances of 35 snaps against Nevada and 78 versus Clemson, the 6-6, 316-pounder was on the field for single- digit reps for most games. Malachi Goodman | T | R-Fr. A highly touted prospect who enrolled in May, Goodman took his place behind an experienced group of starters. But, having passed the looks test as a big body with nimble movement, the 6-6, 315-pound Goodman emerged as a big win for Clanton in his retention efforts in January. Goodman enters the 2026 campaign with an opportunity to parlay his behind-the-scenes development into playing time. Donnie Harbour | G | R-So. Harbour's redshirt freshman season went much like his debut campaign in 2024. The 6-3, 325-pounder has yet to see the field for the Nittany Lions. He is continuing with his physical develop- ment and looking for an opportunity to earn playing time in the year ahead. Chimdy Onoh | G | R-Jr. In his third season in the program, the 6-5, 321-pound Onoh played on only one offensive snap last fall. But he did see action in 12 games on special teams, accumulating 64 snaps on field goal and PAT work. Dominic Rulli | C | R-Sr. Penn State's primary backup to Nick Dawkins at center for the second consecutive season, Rulli continued in that role for four games in addition to exten- sive special teams work. For the Nittany Lions' bowl appearance against Clemson, though, Rulli shined. Making his first career start, the 6-3, 295-pound line- man played 78 offensive snaps and helped guide the Lions to a 22-10 win. He is returning in 2026 for a fifth and final season. Garrett Sexton | T | R-So. Another one of Clanton's early wins, Sexton is set to come back and appears to have a bright future. The 6-6, 300-pounder played 33 snaps on offense as a true freshman while serving as a consistent presence on Penn State's field goal and PAT units. NEWCOMERS Hunter Albright | OL | R-Fr. Albright transferred from Saint Fran- cis, where he didn't see any game action as a true freshman last fall. Listed at 6-5, 310 pounds, he was a two-way standout at Hollidaysburg (Pa.) High and earned second-team Class 5A All-State honors from the PA Football News in 2023. Mason Bandhauer | OL | Fr. Bandhauer signed with Iowa State this past December. The 6-6, 260-pounder was a legacy recruit whose father, Todd Bandhauer, played for the Cyclones in the mid-1990s. But when Campbell headed to Penn State, Bandhauer did likewise. The three-star prospect from Fort Collins, Colo., joined PSU's class in late December. 3 4 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 6 2026 LOOK AHEAD OFFENSIVE LINE Lions Combine Returning Talent With Boost From Portal Anthony Donkoh battled injuries last season but still started 10 games, mostly at right guard. He'll be in the mix for a starting tackle spot next fall. PHOTO BY MARK SELDERS/PENN STATE ATHLETICS