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Penn State Football: How Drew Allar Fits Andy Kotelnicki’s Offense

Penn State Football

Andy Kolelnicki is the new Penn State Football offensive coordinator, arriving over from Kansas in December. Kotelnicki ran the Jayhawks’ offense since 2021, and now arrives in Happy Valley needing to turn around one of the nation’s most disappointing offenses during the 2023 season. In his debut season at Kansas, Kotelnicki took the offense from … Read more

Saquon Barkley Rumored FA Destination May Finally Unlock His Potential

Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley has languished through the first six years of his NFL career, battling injuries while enjoying just one winning season since being chosen No. 2 overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft. That might be about to change. Barkley, 26, is set to become an unrestricted free agent one year … Read more

Penn State Football: What Went Wrong for Nick Singleton in 2023, Why 2024 Will be Different

Penn State Football

Penn State Football running back Nicholas Singleton had a down year in 2023. Singleton rushed for 752 yards on 4.4 yards per carry and eight touchdowns. In his freshman season in 2022, Singleton ran for 1,061 on 6.8 yards per carry. Some people thought Singleton looked slower and less explosive in his sophomore season. “I … Read more

Penn State Football Must Stop These Ole Miss Players to Win Peach Bowl

Penn State Football, Abdul Carter

The Peach Bowl is finally here as Penn State Football will take on the Ole Miss Rebels. Bowl officials announced last week that tickets are sold out for the game, which Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts. It should be an exciting matchup, with both teams having never faced each other. The Rebels have some talent on offense … Read more

Peach Bowl Ticket Prices Falling: How to Buy Penn State Football vs. Ole Miss Tickets

Drew Allar

Penn State Football is set to make its fifth New Year’s Six Bowl appearance of the James Franklin era, when the Nittany Lions take on Ole Miss at the 2023 Peach Bowl. StubHub is NittanyCentral’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  … Read more

3 Things to Know About New Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen

Penn State Football

Penn State Football is expected to hire Tom Allen as its defensive coordinator to replace Manny Diaz, who will be the head coach at Duke. Allen will inherit one of the best defenses in college football. Here’s a look at three things to know about the new Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator: Head Coach Experience … Read more

Penn State Football: What to Expect From Tom Allen’s Defense

Penn State Football, Abdul Carter

Penn State Football is expected to hire former Indiana head coach Tom Allen as its defensive coordinator. Allen was fired in late November and will get paid a $15.5 million buyout. No stranger to the Big Ten, Allen spent seven full seasons coaching the Hoosiers, accumulating a record of 33-49. His extensive experience, including leading … Read more

Anthony Poindexter Offers Revelation on Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator Search

Abdul Carter, Penn State Football

As Penn State Football continues its search for its next defensive coordinator, an internal candidate has emerged, perhaps as a favorite to land the position. Nittany Lions safeties coach Anthony Poindexter told reporters during a recent press conference that he has had “several conversations” with head coach James Franklin, about Penn State’s defensive coordinator vacancy. … Read more

Penn State Football vs. Ole Miss: 3 Fast Facts for 2023 Peach Bowl

Penn State Football, KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Penn State Football will play in the Peach Bowl against Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday,December 30, at noon Eastern time. It will be Penn State‘s first time playing in the Peach Bowl. The Peach Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia, sinceDecember 1968. The winner of the bowl game is … Read more

Andy Kotelnicki’s Penn State Football Contract details revealed

Penn State Football, James Franklin

If one thing has been made clear in the past 48 hours, it is that Penn State Football head coach James Franklin landed his top choice as the Nittany Lions‘ next offensive coordinator.  Andy Kotelnicki arrives in Happy Valley, bringing the reputation as an innovative play-designer and play-caller with him to an offense that had … Read more

Penn State Football: What to Expect From Andy Kotelnicki’s Offense

Drew Allar

Penn State Football zeroed in on its offensive coordinator, and will hire Andy Kotelnicki, the former play-caller for the Kansas Jayhawks this season, who had been there since 2021. In Kontelnicki’s first season in Kansas, the offense finished ranked 104th, but last year, they improved to the No.6 offense and helped the Jayhawks to their … Read more

Do Chip Kelly or Joe Moorhead Make Sense for Penn State Football? Latest Offensive Coordinator Search Rumors, News, Updates

Penn State Football

Head coach James Franklin, and Penn State Football, fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich in the aftermath of a disappointing loss to Michigan that comes on the heels of an inept offensive showing against Ohio State, earlier in the season. Yurcich guiding an offense that came up small in the Nittany Lions‘ two games that mattered … Read more

Joe Moorhead Remains Great Fit as Penn State Football Offensive Coordinator

Penn State Football, Joe Moorhead

With Penn State Football looking for a new offensive coordinator, head coach James Franklin could re-hire Joe Moorhead, the team’s offensive coordinator in 2016 and 2017. Moorhead left Penn State to become the head coach at Mississippi State. After two years in Starksville, Moorehead became the offensive coordinator in Oregon. In Oregon, Moorehead rejuvenated his … Read more

Penn State Football Must Stop These Rutgers Players to Bounce Back from Michigan Loss

Penn State Football

After last Saturday’s disappointing loss to the Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Football will host the Rutgers Scarlett Knights to close out its home schedule. Rutgers’ offense relies heavily on running, averaging 169.5 yards per game. Kyle Monangai leads the team in rushing with 942 yards and seven touchdowns. Meanwhile, quarterback Gavin Wimsatt is second in … Read more

Meet Penn State Football Sleeper Offensive Coordinator Candidate

Penn State Football

Penn State Football should consider Brennan Marion for its new offensive coordinator. Marion currently coordinates the UNLV Rebels’ offense and runs the go-go offense, which he created. The Go-Go Offense is an uptempo, no-huddle, downhill run game that takes advantage of the entire field and match-ups. Two running backs are next to the quarterback on … Read more

What Went Wrong for Penn State Football in Dismal Loss to Michigan

Penn State Football

Penn State Football had a chance to pull off a statement win on Saturday at home against Michigan Wolverines. With Jim Harbaugh not on the sidelines, it was a massive opportunity for the Nittany Lions to win, but it did not happen. Penn State got physically dominated, in another dreadful performance by the offense in … Read more

Penn State Football vs. Michigan: 3 Players Nittany Lions Must Stop to Upset Wolverines

Penn State Football, Manny Diaz

Penn State Football hosts the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday; it is a big game for both teams. The Nittany Lions must prove they can beat a top-ten team after dropping a game to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the round a few weeks ago. This time, the crucial game will be at home, and this … Read more

Penn State Football Steamrolls Maryland, 51-15, with Michigan Looming | 3 Takeaways

Dante Cephas, Penn State Football

Penn State Football took on the Maryland Terrapins Saturday on the road, and won in dominating fashion 51-15. It was a tune-up before Penn State takes on the Michigan Wolverines next Saturday, back inside Beaver Stadium, with a chance to revive its College Football Playoff chances. The Nittany Lions used strong defense and a solid … Read more