Nittany Central Staff 
As the 2023 college football season approaches, Penn State Football is gearing up for a campaign filled with high expectations. With their eyes on the College Football Playoff, the Nittany Lions, led by head coach James Franklin, possess one of the nation’s most talented rosters. Anchored by former five-star quarterback Drew Allar, this season presents … Read more
There’s a pretty good chance that Sean Clifford’s ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment came when he walked into the Green Bay Packers’ locker room and noticed he would be using Aaron Rodgers’ old locker, but the future Hall of Famer managed to also formally welcome Clifford to the league. Thanks to a video clip from … Read more
The smoke from wildfires in Canada burning out of control that has engulfed much of the east coast of the United States has reached Beaver Stadium. Wednesday, the home of Penn State Football was covered by a thick haze from the wildfires, as seen from the video below, shared by NBC Sports producer Rob Kuestner. … Read more
James Franklin is entering his 10th season in Happy Valley, and thanks to the emergence of sophomore quarterback Drew Allar, the stars might finally be aligning for Penn State Football to make its first College Football Playoff appearance. Allar, who arrived as the No. 1 quarterback prospect nationally in the in the 2023 class, enters … Read more
Penn State Football has a rich tradition of excellence, and the next chapter of that story may be about to be written, as three iconic Nittany Lions have been nominated for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame for the 2024 class. D.J. Dozier, KiJana Carter, and Paul Posluszny are true legends of the … Read more
Former Penn State Football standout Joey Porter Jr., following in his father’s footsteps, is poised to make an immediate impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. According to an anonymous NFC Personnel Executive, Porter Jr.‘s skills and potential were highly regarded by evaluators across the league. “He’s a man-press corner with great size and length,” The … Read more
Father’s Day is right around the corner, on June 18, 2023, and you can thank the Penn State Dad in your life for all he does with his favorite Nittany Lions gear. Whether your Dad is a grill-master, the leader of your Penn State Football tailgate, or even just an avid golfer, we have the … Read more
Ji’Ayir Brown has made a strong first impression on the San Francisco 49ers, after being chosen in the third-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Nittany Lions star, who always seemed to find himself around the football on the back-end of the Penn State Football defense could find himself pushing for meaningful snaps as … Read more
Parker Washington hasn’t wasted any time making an impact during Jacksonville Jaguars OTAs this spring. Washington, chosen by the Jaguars in the sixth-round of the 2023 NFL Draft, returned to the practice field last month after suffering a season-ending ankle injury last spring. The former Penn State Football standout was a focal point of the … Read more
The New York Giants’ offseason program is underway, with one notable absence; star running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley has not been in attendance during New York’s offseason program, and Thursday was not on the field with the rest of his teammates, in the midst of a contract dispute with the organization. Thursday, the first day … Read more
As the 2023 NFL season approaches, fans and experts alike are buzzing with anticipation to see which former Penn State Football standouts will rise to the occasion and leave their mark on the league. With a rich history of producing top-tier talent, the Nittany Lions continue to make a significant impact in the professional ranks. … Read more
In a move that promises to revive his career, tight end Mike Gesicki signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots earlier this spring. Gesicki’s decision carries extra significance as it reunites him with former mentor Bill O’Brien, who recruited him to play for Penn State Football. “That relationship, from when he recruited me … Read more
In the aftermath of a challenging 2022 season, Odafe Oweh, the talented Baltimore Ravens defensive standout has emerged with a steadfast determination to bounce back in 2023. It would be easy for Oweh to wipe the slate clean, after producing only 3.0 sacks and 39 total pressures last fall, after bursting onto the scene with … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, former Penn State Football quarterback Sean Clifford finds himself inheriting the legendary Aaron Rodgers’ old locker in Green Bay. The Packers selected Clifford in the fifth round of the highly anticipated 2023 NFL Draft, in a bit of a surprise selection, and there’s a very real chance the former … Read more
Penn State Football had six players chosen during the 2023 NFL Draft, but they aren’t the only Nittany Lions who will be on rosters across the league this spring. While the path to a roster spot is a lot steeper for undrafted free agents, Penn State Football had four more players sign with teams following … Read more
The Penn State Football White Out game is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and this season’s game will take place against a Big Ten Conference foe, the program announced on May 15. This season, the Penn State Football White Out will take place on Sept. 23 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, in … Read more
Joey Porter might have slipped out of the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the former Penn State Football standout might have landed in his ideal situation. That was evident, following his Porter’s rookie minicamp practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers, after being chosen in the second-round with the No. 32 overall pick during last … Read more
Penn State Football will kickoff the 2023 college football season before you know it, opening a campaign with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations, on Sept. 2, under the lights against West Virginia. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions boast one of the nation’s most talented rosters, and behind former five-star quarterback Drew Allar, have arguably … Read more
The New England Patriots have had a need at tight end for a few seasons now, and they might have finally found the answer in Mike Gesicki. NFL insiders are hailing Gesicki as one of the most underrated offseason additions, and he could be a huge asset for Mac Jones and the Patriots’ passing game. … Read more
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2023 NFL season, all eyes are on the development of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett. And one player who could be instrumental in helping Pickett make the leap to the next level is former Nittany Lions tight end Pat Freiermuth. Freiermuth was drafted by the Steelers in the second … Read more
