Former Walk-On DeLuca Provides Early Spark, Penn State Drills SMU 38–10 in CFP; Boise State up Next

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca returns an interception for a touchdown while being chased by SMU running back Brashard Smith during the first half in the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. Barry Reeger/AP Photo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—In a time of incessant change, Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca is a throwback.

The former walk-on’s team might be one too.