STATE COLLEGE — Devonte Ross knew he’d have just one man to beat. He knew where the football would be and exactly when it would get there.

For the new Penn State wide receiver, those are the perks of paying attention in practice. The ensuing twisting, one-armed, 42-yard touchdown catch through tight defense in the No. 2 Nittany Lions’ win over FIU on Saturday was the payoff.

“That was a special moment for me,” Ross said. “I’ve dreamed of playing on a stage like this at a school like this, so it was a dream come true.”

The Nittany Lions (2-0) believe more of those moments are coming.

Ross and fellow transfer receivers Trebor Peña and Kyron Hudson were brought in to bolster a position group that’s seen almost constant turnover since 2022. The trio is getting as many opportunities as poss

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