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Marcus Neal Jr. leads Iowa State safety trio set to help reshape Penn State secondary

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Nov 1, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Chamon Metayer (7) is tackled by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Marcus Neal (31) during the first half at Jack Trice Stadium.(Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images)

Penn State added three safeties from Iowa State this offseason. A closer look at Marcus Neal Jr., Jeremiah Cooper, and Jamison Patton - and why Neal projects as a potential tone-setter in the Nittany Lions’ secondary.

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