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Zion Tracy embracing 'Swiss Army Knife' role in the Penn State secondary

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Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Zion Tracy (7) during the first half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

To say that new Penn State head coach Matt Campbell set the bar high for inherited cornerback Zion Tracy last week may be underplaying it. In his first spring media availability, Campbell heaped praise on the rising senior, who started nine games for the Nittany Lions last season as the team’s primary nickel back. 

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