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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

NittanyCentral

NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

Author : David Malandra Jr.

Penn State Football CB Makes Surprising NFL Combine Decision

The official start to the NFL offseason has begun as teams are in Indianapolis to see the future stars of the league, including several former Penn State Football standouts, in action at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.  As the Workouts for the NFL Combine get going on Thursday, one of those former Nittany Lions revealed […]

Charlie Weis Rips Penn State Football Coach James Franklin

Penn State Football head coach James Franklin took some heat from an unexpected source, following the Nittany Lions‘ disappointing loss to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl. Shortly after Penn State‘s 38-25 drubbing, former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis — Who is the father of Ole Miss Offensive Coordinator Charlie Weis Jr, took to […]

Peach Bowl: Can Penn State Football Slow Ole Miss’ Uptempo Offense?

No. 10 Penn State Football and No. 11 Ole Miss are set to square off in the 2023 Peach Bowl, which has the potential to be one of the most fascinating matchups of the entire college football Bowl Season. In a game that pits one of the nation’s highest-ranked defenses against an uptempo and explosive […]

Penn State Football Defensive Star Heading to Senior Bowl

As Penn State Football continues preparations for the Peach Bowl later this month, several Nittany Lions stars have at least one eye trained on their NFL future. Penn State tight end Theo Johnson and defensive end Chop Robinson have already declared for the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, just beyond bowl season, the college football all-star game […]

Trace McSorley Signs with NFL Playoff Contender

Trace McSorley is returning to the Keystone State. The former Penn State quarterback signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, in the aftermath of Kenny Pickett suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s Steelers loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Pickett underwent surgery to repair the injury, and the Steelers will now turn to backup Mitchell Trubisky […]

Can Manny Diaz’s Defense Shut Down Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Power Penn State Football Upset?

The game of the year has arrived. Penn State Football hosts Michigan, with a chance to revive flickering College Football Playoff hopes. Michigan enters what promises to be a raucous Beaver Stadium for Saturday’s noon kickoff, as the. No. 3 team in the nation, but No. 10 Penn State can play its way back into […]

Penn State Football: Get to Know ‘Overmatched’ Indiana

Penn State Football suffered a serious setback in a disappointing loss to No. 3 Ohio State, but has a serious opportunity to bounce back on Saturday against Indiana. While the Nittany Lions‘ climb back into the College Football Playoff conversation appears to be a monumental one, it has to start by beating the Hoosiers. For […]

How UMass Can Actually Put Penn State Football on Upset Alert

No. 6 Penn State Football aims to remain undefeated, and escape fully healthy ahead of next Saturday’s showdown against Ohio State, when the Nittany Lions host UMass at Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Each week, we preview the upcoming game, to get Penn State‘s opponent’s perspective on the matchup, with a beat reporter who covers […]

Can Northwestern Force Enough Turnovers to Upset Penn State Football? | Behind Enemy Lines

No. 6 Penn State Football faces a unique challenge Saturday against Northwestern. It’s always difficult to win on the road in college football, that much has been proven year in and year out. But, it’s also no picnic to win in an environment as sleepy as Evanston, Illinois promises to be at 11 a.m. local […]

Penn State White Out Worth 14 Points? | Behind Enemy Lines with Iowa

The Penn State White Out is here. This season, the Nittany Lions host Iowa, in front of what has been deemed the most intimidating environment in college football, by many observers, fans, and past competitors, alike. As we go Behind Enemy Lines to get a sense for Iowa, we have the chance to talk to […]

Why Bret Bielema’s Illinois is Big Threat for No. 7 Penn State Football | Behind Enemy Lines

It’s difficult to win on the road in college football, a test No. 7 Penn State Football (2-0) has yet to face this season. Saturday afternoon, the Nittany Lions will yet again open Big Ten Conference play on the road, heading to Champaign to take on the Fighting Illini in a noon kickoff that carries […]

Meet the Delaware Players Capable of Giving Penn State Football Fits | Behind Enemy Lines

Penn State Football looked good in its first game of the season, with win over West Virginia, and the Nittany Lions will now go to battle with FCS Opponent in Delaware on Saturday from Beaver Stadium For this week version of Behind Enemy Lines, We spoke to Kevin Tresolini of Delaware Online & Can be followed […]

James Franklin Responds to Penn State Football Being Called ‘Classless’ For Late Touchdown

During any season there are going to be times where the head coach of the opposing team does not agree with one of the decisions made by his counterpart on the other sideline, and Saturday night Penn State Football head coach James Franklin found himself in one of those situations. West Virginia head coach Neal […]

Drew Allar starts with BANG with Touchdown Pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Penn State Football Fans Erupt

Drew Allar didn’t waste anytime introducing himself to a national audience under the bright lights of Week 1, leading Penn State Football to a convincing and workmanlike 38-15 win over West Virginia. On the Nittany Lions’ first possession of the season, Allar hit wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a 72-yard touchdown, as a harbinger of […]

Will Penn State Football QB Drew Allar Rise to The Moment in Week 1? NBC Analysts Weigh in

The Bright Lights of Saturday Prime time head to Beaver Stadium for the Debut of NBC Big Ten Saturday Night, with the network’s first ever broadcast being No. 7 Penn State Football hosting West Virginia. Before the Nittany Lions kickoff a 2023 campaign that begins with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations, a pair of former […]

The Case for Penn State Football vs. West Virginia as Annual Rivalry

There is a certain buzz when a new season begins and that’s what we have up at State College as Penn State Football gets ready to kick off the 2023 season against West Virginia from Beaver Stadium. Each week, to get a feel for the Nittany Lions‘ upcoming opponent, we will get the perspective of […]

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