Penn State Announces New Wide Receiver Coach, Spring Practice Schedule

The Nittany Lions have filled their vacant wide receiver coach position and set the date for the annual Blue-White spring game.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Penn State football has hired Colorado State wide receivers coach Kashif Moore to fill their open wide receiver coaching position. The team has also announced that the annual Blue-White spring game will take place on April 25th, following the conclusion of spring practices.

Why it matters

The new wide receiver coach hire is an important offseason move for the Nittany Lions as they look to develop their passing game. The Blue-White game also provides fans an early look at the team's progress ahead of the upcoming season.

The details

Penn State's new wide receivers coach, Kashif Moore, spent the last three seasons coaching at his alma mater, UConn, under Jim Mora Jr. He now joins the Nittany Lions' staff just in time for the start of spring practices next month. The team's annual Blue-White spring game will take place on April 25th, which is the final Saturday in April and marks the conclusion of the team's spring practice schedule.

  • Penn State hired Kashif Moore as their new wide receivers coach yesterday.
  • The Blue-White spring game is scheduled for April 25th, 2026.

The players

Kashif Moore

The new wide receivers coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions, previously held the same position at Colorado State and UConn.

Jim Mora Jr.

The head coach at UConn, where Kashif Moore served as the wide receivers coach for the past three seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Kashif Moore is an excellent addition to our coaching staff. His experience developing receivers at the collegiate level will be a great asset as we look to take our passing game to new heights.”

— James Franklin, Head Coach, Penn State Nittany Lions (Penn State Athletics)

What’s next

Penn State will begin spring practices in the coming weeks, leading up to the annual Blue-White game on April 25th. Fans will get an early look at the team's progress and new additions like Kashif Moore during the spring game.

The takeaway

The hiring of Kashif Moore as Penn State's new wide receivers coach and the announcement of the Blue-White spring game date signal the start of an important offseason for the Nittany Lions as they look to build on last season's successes.