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Penn State football adds transfer portal kicker Cristiano Rosa
- Penn State adds Cristiano Rosa from James Madison as a kickoff specialist for the 2026 season.
- Rosa has one or two seasons of eligibility remaining and is enrolled at Penn State.
- Rosa played for James Madison in 2024 and 2025, featuring as a kickoff specialist.
- Penn State’s 2026 specialists group now includes seven players after Rosa’s addition.
- The team retained four specialists from the current roster, including Ryan Barker and Matthew Parker.
- Penn State added a punter from the portal and a Class of 2026 punter to address vacancies.
- Nathan Tiyce and Lucas Tenbrock join the 2026 specialists alongside Rosa.
- Rosa’s transfer announcement followed this season’s kickoffs record and USCOP performance.
- The addition broadens Penn State’s 2026 specialists ahead of spring practice and game plans.
- Rosa is originally from Shelton, Connecticut, and will bring depth to Penn State’s specialists.
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