He’s the fourth member of the Harrisburg program in the Class of 2026 to commit to a Power 4 school, joining offensive lineman Kevin Brown (Penn State), running back Messiah Mickens (Penn State) and running back D’Antae Sheffey (Syracuse).

Miami, Michigan, Penn State, Notre Dame and Rutgers were the five finalists for Harrisburg (Pa.) wide receiver Elias Coke, and the buzz had been around the Nittany Lions, and he was leaning that way,

Rutgers is adding a future playmaker to its offense, as class of 2026 three-star athlete Elias Coke has committed to the Scarlet Knights. Coke announced his pledge to Rutgers on Wednesday. He is expected to play wide receiver for the Scarlet Knights.

The four-star junior wide receiver says his decision came down to Tuesday night, picking Rutgers over Penn State, Miami, Michigan and Notre Dame.

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 15 include a preview of receiver Elias Coke’s Wednesday morning commitment ceremony, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into today’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.