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Penn State OL to step away from football, will forgo final season of eligibility
By Ethan Stone
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Penn State offensive lineman Brett Effner announced Sunday that he would be stepping away from football and will forgo his final season of eligibility with the Nittany Lions.
The 5-year veteran appeared in 12 games this season and made 6 starts at right tackle for the Nittany Lions. He announced his intentions on Instagram Sunday afternoon.
Penn State offensive lineman Bryce Effner announced he’s stepping away from football on his Instagram. the redshirt senior could have returned for a sixth year. he started the final six games of the year at right tackle. pic.twitter.com/hnwCnZo6Gl
— Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen) January 8, 2023
Effner has appeared in 35 games across his career, redshirting in the 2018 season. He started for Penn State in its Rose Bowl win over Utah.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.