Four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn. Penn State's delayed recruitment approach and the presence of another four-star quarterback commit may have contributed to Falzone's decision. This loss highlights Penn State's struggles with in-state recruiting in the 2026 cycle.

Four-star Nazareth quarterback Peyton Falzone flipped his commitment from the Nittany Lions to Auburn on Thursday. At 6-4 and 200 pounds, Falzone is the nation’s No. 18 quarterback and Pennsylvania’s sixth-best prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Penn State lost out on a commitment Thursday, as Nazareth, Pa., native and four-star prospect Peyton Falzone has decided to switch his commitment to Auburn. Listed at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Falzone was originally recruited as a tight end by the Nittany Lions after putting up some very impressive testing numbers at a camp in June 2024.