Ethan Grunkemeyer suiting up for Penn State against Ohio State is a major homecoming moment for the 20-year-old. After Drew Allar’s season-ending injury, the Lions opened the door for Grunkemeyer to step up with the starting role. The redshirt freshman struggled during his first start against Iowa, where he had two interceptions and zero touchdowns. But the Week 10 clash against the Buckeyes? It’s a pure full-circle moment.

Growing up in Lewis Center, Ohio, Grunkemeyer spent Saturdays decked out in scarlet and gray, dreaming of one day playing in the Horseshoe. But he never imagined he’d be taking the field as the starting quarterback for Penn State, not his childhood Buckeyes. “ Since I was a kid, I dreamed about playing in that stadium,” Ethan told sports reporter Kellyann

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