The Nittany Lions have suddenly lost in-state star athlete and rising quarterback recruit Peyton Falzone. Why is he going to the SEC now?

Auburn secures commitment from four-star 2026 quarterback Peyton Falzone, flipping him from Penn State. Falzone, impressed by Auburn's tradition and blend of academics and athletics, chose the Tigers over his home-state Nittany Lions.

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.