Top 10 QB makes first visit to Penn State football since signing

Troy Huhn, the 2026 top quarterback and Penn State football commit, is expected to make the cross-country trip next week to meet James Franklin and the Nittany Lions for the annual Lasch Bash. The trip marks the first time the Mission Hills, California, prospect has returned to State College since committing to Penn State in June.

Huhn has not publicly confirmed the news on his social media pages, but his visit is reported by Rivalsamong other recruiting channels. The Lasch Bash is one of the biggest recruiting events of the year for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions, with nearly four dozen prospects already expected to show up on Saturday or Sunday.

4⃣🌟 @MISSIONHILLSHI1 QB Troy Huhn (@Troyhuhn) will be on #PennState next weekend for the Lasch Bash. https://t.co/Dy1h3H7Le7

— Penn State Nittany Lions | Happy Valley Insider (@PennStateRivals) July 21, 2024

“Coach Franklin has done a great job, and so has the entire staff,” Huhn talked about his visit to Happy Valley on June 19which preceded his commitment announcement the following week. “I felt very welcomed when I was there. It felt like home when I walked into that office. I felt really supported; they all loved me and I really appreciate the love they showed me. I felt like a priority when I was there and that means a lot to me.”

Troy Huhn replenishes Penn State’s 2026 football recruiting class

Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Troy Huhn, a notable addition to the Penn State football team late last month, is the No. 6 quarterback and No. 60 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle per Op3.

As a sophomore, Huhn led Mission Hills to a 9-4 record, completing 133 of 223 passes for 1,623 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also added three rushing touchdowns on 12 carries.

Troy Huhn is one of two commitments for James Franklin and Penn State football in the 2026 recruiting cycle, Harrisburg running back Messiah Mickens to be the other.

The Nittany Lions are currently ranked No. 7 in 247Sports’ 2026 team rankings and are second in the Big Ten, trailing only USC. On3 doesn’t do national rankings at this early stage in the cycle, but the outlet gives Penn State a class score of 92.2.

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