The latest Penn State Football news, updates, and analysis of the biggest storylines facing the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Penn State Football head coach James Franklin caught some flak this week for possibly letting it slip that the Philadelphia Eagles tampered with former Penn State and free agent running back Saquon Barkley. During his introductory press conference with the Eagles on Thursday, Barkley defended his former coach and gave the situation some clarity. “Coach … Read more
Penn State head football coach James Franklin may need to extend an apology to the Philadelphia Eagles in the coming days. On Thursday, the NFL announced that it was opening an investigation into whether the Eagles tampered with running back, and former Penn State star, Saquon Barkley. News broke on Monday that Barkley agreed to … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles’ newly acquired running back, Saquon Barkley, was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and when he takes the field for the Birds next September he will be one of only four Eagles to play for the team who were drafted that … 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 hosted one of its top remaining targets in the 2025 recruiting class campus Tuesday. 4-star quarterback Malik Washington posted a picture of Beaver Stadium on social media on Tuesday, announcing his presence in State College, just as spring practices get underway for the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-4 Washington from Maryland is in … 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
Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman won’t get fined for “tampering” with former Giant running back Saquon Barkley today by convincing him to bring his talents to Philadelphia for the next three years, but Roseman, may however, find himself on the Ticket next November, if Eagles Nation has anything to say about it. Trader Howie … Read more
Former Penn State Football Star Saquon Barkley intends to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFL new year starts on Wednesday. The three-year, $37.75 million deal is a big one as Barkley leaves the New York Giants after six seasons with the franchise. To the surprise of many, it seems the Giants are- at … Read more
We’ve all heard the expression “Champions pay the price”. That mantra is true of course unless you’re an NFL running back , such as Saquon Barkley these days. In a continued depressed market at the position it’ll be interesting to see which team steps up and backs up the truck for a star back because there … Read more
Despite not appearing in the College Football Playoff, Penn State‘s James Franklin stills finds himself in elite company among college head football coaches. Ahead of the 2024 season, Franklin was ranked as the No. 7 head coach in the country in a recent article by Bruce Feldman of TheAthletic. “Franklin and Kelly’s cases are more … Read more
The College Football Playoff is not the only thing that is expanding in 2024, as the Big Ten is set to add four new members to the conference by the time the season kicks off in August, creating a new path for Penn State Football. Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA, all replacing their starting quarterbacks … Read more
Dallas Cowboys two-time first team All-Pro “linebacker” Micah Parsons has been every bit the stud heat seeking defensive missile in Dallas as he was at Penn State in his first three seasons in the NFL. Parsons has racked up 40.5 sacks and has started 50 of 50 games since his rookie season in 2021. He … Read more
Okay, so Penn State Football tight end Theo Johnson is not Xavier Worth, the combustible wide receiver from Texas who set the record for the fastest 40 yard dash at the NFL combine this past weekend. But reppin’ the Nittany Lions‘ explosive tight end room was Johnson, who posted a blazing 4.57 40 time that … Read more
Penn State Football suffered a decommitment from its 2025 recruiting class on Friday. Omari Gaines, a 3-star safety from New Jersey, posted on X that he is stepping away from his commitment to the Nittany Lions. According to Brian Dohn of 247 Sports, sources described Gaines’ decommitment ‘as an amicable decision on both sides.’ “I … Read more
Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson is one of the prospects with the most to gain this week at the NFL combine. Ahead of testing this week, ESPN’s Louis Riddick called Robinson a player to “keep your eye on,” calling Robinson a potential “standout prospect.” Riddick continued stating that Robinson “has the best first step … Read more
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson arrived at the NFL combine this week as a hot commodity, already formally meeting with six teams and the media ahead of Friday’s workout for tight ends. Talking to the media Thursday, Johnson spoke about the Penn State tight end room that included 2023 second-round pick, and now Jacksonville … Read more
