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Pierce Petersohn, a four-star football recruit from Triton, picks Penn State over Gophers

By Randy Johnson, the Minnesota Star Tribune, 06/25/25, 2:15PM CDT

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The Gophers have landed commitments from the top three recruits in Minnesota but missed out on No. 4, Pierce Petersohn.

Penn State gets ready to take the field for its game against the Gophers on Oct. 22, 2022 in State College, Pa. (Barry Reeger/The Associated Press)

Pierce Petersohn, a four-star athlete from Triton High School in Dodge Center, Minn., decided that he’d rather play tight end at Penn State than linebacker for the Gophers.

Petersohn announced his collegiate decision on Wednesday, three days after making his official visit to Penn State. The Nittany Lions and Gophers were his two finalists, and each offered a different opportunity.

For more on Petersohn, click here to read this story on startribune.com.

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