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Penn State defensive back transfers to Texas Tech

One former Penn State player now has a new home.

Former Penn State cornerback Zech McPhearson announced Tuesday he will play for Texas Tech in the fall.

McPhearson is a graduate transfer and can play for Texas Tech immediately. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. He played in 13 games for Penn State in 2018 totaling eight tackles, a tackle for a loss and two pass breakups.