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.

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.

Auburn secured a much-needed recruiting victory Thursday when it flipped Top247 quarterback Peyton Falzone from Penn State. The Class of 2026 prospect gives the Tigers momentum on the trail after coach Hugh Freeze fell under the microscope for a slow start to the cycle.