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Olu Fashanu, key Penn State OL, reveals decision on 2023 season
By Paul Harvey
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Olu Fashanu just provided a big — and somewhat unexpected — boost to Penn State for the 2023 season.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Fashanu has revealed he will return for the 2023 season with the Nittany Lions. A member of the 2020 recruiting class, Fashanu was shooting up NFL draft boards for his performance in the 2022 season.
Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu tells ESPN he will return to school for the 2023 season. The decision comes as a surprise in the NFL world, as @olu_fashanu projected as the top lineman in the 2023 NFL Draft. Huge news for PSU coming off 10-2 year. https://t.co/ZE90qOZzR2 pic.twitter.com/EjTmjwhQeb
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 28, 2022
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— Olu Fashanu (@olu_fashanu) November 28, 2022
According to Thamel, Fashanu cited “unfinished business” with the Nittany Lions and wants to help the program achieve the goals of a B1G Championship and a national title. He’s also appreciative of chemistry provided by the coaching staff, including offensive line coach Phil Trautwein and head coach James Franklin.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Olu return for the 2023 season,” Franklin said. “He is a person of high character who exemplifies our core values, leads by example, and models what it means to be a complete Penn State student-athlete. We will continue to work extremely hard to help Olu achieve all of his goals on and off the field and look forward to another season with him and his family in Happy Valley.”
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.