Seider, one of the top recruiters in college football, will be missed and veteran Penn State head coach James Franklin praised him Tuesday for his impact on the Lions’ program.

A former Penn State tight end who played under coach James Franklin made his feelings clear about the program Franklin has built in State College.

Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media Tuesday afternoon to preview the 2025 offseason and winter updates. Franklin discussed several topics, including the Super Bowl, hiring Jim Knowles, winter conditioning, Ja'Juan Seider's departure and much more.

The Penn State football team turned the page on the 2024 season and officially began 2025 on Tuesday with James Franklin’s winter press conference. Each February, the team meets with the media and officially introduces the freshman class from the previous year after the moratorium on media interaction is lifted in their first year.

Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50

It’s been a busy last few months for Penn State’s football program, and we’re not talking about the finish to the Lions’ 13-3 season in the Orange Bowl. Early Signing Day is done. Penn State’s football program has welcomed its early enrollees.