This spring, I asked coaches and others about non-quarterbacks who could become some of the sport's top playmakers during the 2025 season. He led the nation in receptions of 50 yards or longer with six, and he finished in the top four nationally in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Last season, they became the first Penn State tandem to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards each in a season. Klare was Purdue's receptions leader in all but one game last fall, and led the team in receiving yards eight times. "He's smart, he's tough, he's intelligent, he's learned a lot from Jack Kiser about leadership.