Published Apr 26, 2025
Syracuse transfer WR Trebor Pena commits to Penn State
Ryan O'Bleness  •  Rivals Transfer Portal
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Former Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena has found a new college home, as he has committed to Penn State.

Pena visited Happy Valley this past weekend. He entered the transfer portal on April 15 with one year of eligibility remaining.

The 6-foot, 184-pound redshirt senior spent five seasons with the Orange from 2020 through 2024, playing under head coaches Dino Babers and Fran Brown.

He will spend his final collegiate season playing for head coach James Franklin, offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, offensive recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach Marques Hagans and the Nittany Lions.

Pena is considered a four-star transfer prospect by Rivals. He ranks as the No. 93 overall transfer and the No. 5 slot receiver, including the No. 1 available slot player prior to his commitment to Penn State.

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In 2024, Pena had a breakout season playing with quarterback Kyle McCord. Pena played in all 13 games, including 10 starts, and led Syracuse in receptions (84) and receiving touchdowns (nine), while finishing second on the team in receiving yards (941). He also carried the ball 12 times for 72 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and scored an additional touchdown. Pena received second-team All-ACC honors for his efforts.

According to Pro Football Focus, Pena played 799 offensive snaps in 2024, with 592 of those snaps coming from the slot. He recorded an overall offensive grade of 78.2. Additionally, Pena made 51 appearances on special teams, including recording 15 punt returns for 120 yards (8.0 yards per attempt).

Pena missed the majority of the 2023 season due to an injury. He played in just one game that year and redshirted.

In 41 career games played, with 14 starts, Pena has made 109 catches for 1,212 yards (11.1 yards per reception) and 10 touchdowns. He has also amassed 15 rushing attempts for 97 yards (6.5 yards per carry) and a touchdown. Additionally, Pena has recorded 36 collegiate kick returns for 972 yards (27.0 yards per kick return) and a touchdown, and 55 punt returns for 442 yards (8.0 yards per return).

Pena prepped at Ocean Township High School in New Jersey and was part of the class of 2020.

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The spring college football transfer portal window is scheduled to open on April 16, 2025 for 10 days. It is the second transfer window of the 2025 recruiting cycle. The winter college football transfer portal window opened on Dec. 9, 2024 for 20 days. There was also a five-day window for players to transfer after their team finished postseason play. Additionally, players get a 30-day window to transfer when their head coach leaves.