Nittany Central Staff 
Although new Penn State Football quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer would have still been in high school classes right now if he didn’t enroll early at Penn State in January, the former four-star quarterback from Ohio has been thrust into the QB3 role with the Nittany Lions after a long-term injury to redshirt freshman Jaxon Smolik that … Read more
Spring-Ford’s Matt Zollers is one of the highest rated and highly recruited quarterback prospects from the state of Pennsylvania in recent memory, and not surprisingly a top target for Penn State Football. Since 2011, only two other quarterback recruits from the state of Pennsylvania have ranked inside the top 150 prospects in the nation (2018 … Read more
It has been a roller coaster of an offseason for Penn State Football defensive line coach Deion Barnes defensive end room, losing both 2023 starters Adisa Isaac and Chop Robinson to the NFL draft but adding first-team All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Carter to the room. While Carter’s addition may fill the second starting spot opposite … Read more
Just three and a half weeks out from the 2024 NFL draft, Penn State Football offensive tackle Olu Fashanu remains in contention to be Penn State‘s first offensive lineman drafted in the first round of the NFL draft since 2007 (Levi Brown) and the fifth Nittany Lions‘ player to be drafted in the first round … Read more
Penn State Football will be replacing at least three of its five starters from the Nittany Lions‘ offensive line from 2023. At offensive tackle, Penn State will look to numerous young players to fill the holes left by Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace. At center, the battle will be an interesting contrast as redshirt senior … Read more
Penn State Football will look for a dramatic uptick in production from the wide receiver position, following a disappointing 2023 season.
Penn State Football fans have heard the excitement from inside the program about Zakee Wheatley before, but this offseason, it seems the buzz about the redshirt junior from Maryland is different in a good way. Just when the Nittany Lions need it the most, the buzz around Wheatley could lead to a much bigger role … Read more
Penn State Football boasts one of the most explosive backfields in the nation, but how Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen split carries in 2024 will be fascinating.
The landscape of college football has completely changed over the past few years, from the addition of the transfer portal and NIL to the expansion of the college football playoff and power two conferences. While Penn State Football was not able to crack the top four in the four-team playoff era, there may not be … Read more
Penn State Football filled out its 2025 schedule, adding Florida International University to the Nittany Lions non-conference schedule next season. Penn State adds home game vs. FIU on Sept. 6, 2025, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) March 25, 2024 FIU will join Nevada and Villanova for a very underwhelming non-conference slate in … Read more
While top 2025 Penn State Football quarterback target, Matt Zollers, is still a week away from his final visit to campus before committing on April 4th, the Nittany Lions are hosting a pair of top quarterback targets on campus this weekend, 2026 quarterbacks Dia Bell and Troy Huhn. Out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dia Bell … Read more
Penn State Football has had some very large recruiting wins in Pennsylvania during head coach James Franklin’s tenure in Happy Valley. Micah Parsons, Nick Singleton, Cooper Cousins, Jven Williams, Miles Sanders, Saquon Barkley, and Lamont Wade were all fantastic recruiting wins for the Nittany Lions in the commonwealth over the last decade for different reasons. … Read more
New Penn State Football offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki sees reason to be optimistic Julian Fleming and the WRs bounce back in 2024.
Penn State’s 2024 pro day was all hands on deck Friday, with current and former Nittany Lions appearing in the Lasch Building to help out and support Penn State’s 13 pro day participants. Along with former Penn State quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Trace McSorley, current Penn State quarterbacks Drew Allar and Beau Pribula made their … Read more
Penn State Football head coach James Franklin met with the media during a pre-spring practice press conference Tuesday at Beaver Stadium. During the press conference, Franklin answered questions regarding player availability, position changes, player development, and Penn State’s three new coordinators, among other topics. However, one answer in particular may have revealed a key detail … Read more
Penn State Football head coach James Franklin announced Tuesday that presumed starting left tackle Drew Shelton will likely miss spring ball after having undisclosed surgery following the 2023 season. Franklin noted that Shelton played through an undisclosed injury last season (did not mention the timing of the injury) and chose to have surgery following the … Read more
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that former Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and Penn State Football tight end Mike Gesicki is signing a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Schefter, Gesicki’s deal is worth up to $3.25 million. Former Patriots TE Mike Gesicki is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 … Read more
After 55 games over four seasons with the Carolina Panthers, including 32 starts, former Penn State Football defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has signed with the San Fransisco 49ers on a two-year, $18 million deal according to Ian Rapoport. More edge help: The #49ers are signing #Panthers FA DE Yetur Gross-Matos to a 2-year deal … Read more
The days of running up and down the Lasch building in shorts and t-shirts in the wee hours of the morning for winter conditioning are over. We have finally made it through the winter and Penn State Football will begin spring practice Tuesday, with lofty expectations in the first year of the expanded 12-team college … Read more
Former Penn State and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, wrapping up his first stint in free agency by returning home to Pennsylvania. Although the New York Giants didn’t even offer Barkley a contract, one Giants legend had a bizarre reaction to the news that Saquon would be … Read more
