Spring football isn’t about the superstars, even if Penn State has many of them. James Franklin’s team will start spring practice Tuesday afternoon, and the next month offers a chance for younger players to learn where they slot in on the depth chart while roster headliners likely will do a lot of observing and leading.

Franklin praised Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft for securing that gift as part of more than $130 million in fundraising dollars towardr the $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation. Franklin also praised Kraft for navigating the "challenging" fundraising environment that athletic departments face.