August 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Penn State news:

Penn State picked up its first commitment from a class of 2013 recruit Saturday for the first time since the NCAA imposed harsh sanctions against the school. (Collegian)

The Penn State Board of Trustees had a teleconference Sunday afternoon, many board members voiced their support for Penn State President Rodney Erickson. (Collegian)

Former PSU safety Tim Buckley is learning to fit in at N.C. State. (AP)

Big Ten news:

Wisconsin RB Montee Ball spoke about an incident in which he was assaulted. (AP)

NCAA news: 

USC coach Lane Kiffin said he wouldn't vote his team No. 1, votes team No. 1. (SI)

Tyrann Mathieu — a Heisman finalist from last year — was dismissed from LSU on Friday for a violation of team rules. (AP)