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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.

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3 Things to Know About New Penn State Football WR Coach

Penn State Football has named Marques Hagans as the new wide receiver coach, replacing Taylor Stubblefield who had held the position since 2020. The Nittany Lions pulled Hagans from his alma mater, the University of Virginia, where he was the wide receivers coach since 2013. 3 Things to know about new Penn State Football WR […]

Penn State Football Recruiting: Nittany Lions Hosting 5-Star Athlete

This weekend, Penn State football recruiting will hold its junior day, and will be hosting one of the top prizes of the 2024 cycle on campus. 2024 five-star athlete in Quinton Martin will be among the Nittany Lions‘ visitors this weekend. Martin plays at Belle Vernon High School in Western Pennsylvania, and numerous outlets already […]

Penn State Football Adds Another 4-Star Transfer Portal WR

Penn State Fotball added another addition from the transfer portal with Florida State WR Malik McClain joining the Nittany Lions for 2023. McClain was a 4-star recruit out of IMG academy for the 2020 recruiting class. The wide receiver was ranked 283rd nationally and 40th in the state of Florida. The 6-foot-4 receiver appeared in […]

3 Reasons Dante Cephas is Ideal WR Fit For Penn State Football

Dante Cephas, a 6-foot 1 wide receiver from Kent State, committed to Penn State Football via the transfer portal this offseason. Cephas is a huge pickup for the Nittany Lions, who had been searching for at least one transfer portal wide receiver and have offered almost every wide receiver to enter the portal. After Devin […]

Penn State Football Lands MAJOR Transfer Portal Commitment

Penn State Football landed a massive commitment from the transfer portal, when WR Dante Cephas chose the Nittany Lions Sunday night. Cephas chose Penn State Football over Georgia, Pittsburgh and Oregon. Originally a 3-star recruit in high school, Cephas was upgraded to a 4-star when he entered the Transfer portal on December 5th. He is […]

Penn State Football removes Taylor Stubblefield as WR Coach

Penn State Football has moved on from wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, the program and head coach James Franklin announced in a statement Sunday night. Taylor Stubblefield has been with the Nittany Lions since the 2020 season. before coming to State College, he made stops with Miami, Utah, and Air Force. Statement from Franklin: BREAKING: […]

Saquon Barkley Explodes for First Career NFL Playoffs Touchdown

On the biggest stage of his career, to date, Saquon Barkley showed the world that he is in fact all the way back. Making his NFL postseason debut, Barkley got the New York Giants on the board with a 28-yard touchdown run with 5:19 remaining in the first quarter. Barkley took the handoff from Giants […]

Mike Gesicki Breaks Major Buffalo Bills Streak in NFL Playoffs

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki made his presence known in the NFL Playoffs, breaking a major streak by the Buffalo Bills in the process, during Sunday afternoon’s AFC Wild Card contest. With :36 remaining in the first half, Gesicki broke open in the back of the end zone, hauling in a touchdown pass from […]

Penn State Football Returns MASSIVE Piece of Defense for 2023

One day after Georgia Bulldogs hoisted the National Championship Trophy, Penn State Football got significant news that boosts the Nittany Lions‘ 2023 championship aspirations. “I’m back”. Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs announced on Twitter that he will return to play for Penn State Football in 2023. pic.twitter.com/bsXXsfMRzn — Curtis Jacobs (@CurtisUpNext23) January 10, 2023 << […]

Way Too Early 2023 College Football Top-15: Where Does Penn State Football Stand?

Penn State Football now has its best opportunity to reach the College Football Playoff since 2017. The Nittany Lions return multiple key contributors on both sides of the ball. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen return behind the deepest offensive line of the James Franklin era. Kalen King and Abdul Carter will anchor the defense that […]

Where Does Penn State Football Stand with Transfer Portal Targets?

Penn State Football has put out plenty of offers to transfer targets this cycle. Based on the offers and due to the roster construction, the Nittany Lions are looking to add at least a few wide receivers, a few defensive linemen, and potentially an offensive tackle through the portal, in addition to Storm Duck, a […]

Penn State Football Returns Major Piece of Defensive Line for 2023

Penn State Football defensive end Adisa Isaac confirmed via twitter that he will return to Happy Valley to play his senior season. Issac returned to the Nittany Lions‘ lineup this season after missing the 2021 season with a lower body injury. In 13 games this season, Isaac recorded 28 tackles, four sacks, and 11 tackles […]

Penn State Football Host HUGE Transfer Portal WR Target

Penn State Football hosted the tallest wide receiver in the transfer portal Saturday. Tyrone Broden Jr., a 6-foot 7 junior wide receiver from Bowling Green, is officially visiting State College this weekend. Broden Jr. caught 32 passes for 506 yards and seven touchdowns this season for Bowling Green before entering the portal after the season. […]

Incoming Penn State Football Freshman Earns Gatorade Player of The Year Honors

Four star-Penn State Football linebacker signee Tony Rojas out of Fairfax, Virginia earned the title as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Virginia this week. Rojas played his senior season at running back, rushing for over 2,200 yards with 35 touchdowns and adding two more touchdowns receiving, and linebacker, where he ended up with […]

Penn State Football: Naming Nittany Lions’ 2022 Coaching MVPs

Penn State Football produced its first 11-win season since 2019, in 2023, and reflecting on the Rose Bowl champions‘ campaign, it is time to think about who and what led to the Nittany Lions‘ success. Here are two coaching MVPs for the 2022 season that played a major role in getting Penn State Football a […]

5 Reasons Penn State Football Will Make College Football Playoff in 2023

Penn State Football is fresh off of a Rose Bowl win that will undoubtedly lead to big expectations for the program next season. With the pieces coming back for the Nittany Lions, I believe that Penn State Football will make a run at the College Football Playoff in 2023. Everyone should jump on the hype […]

Penn State Football WR Mitchell Tinsley Makes NFL Draft Decision

Penn State Football wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is heading for the 2023 NFL Draft. Tinsley, who arrived in Happy Valley on Christmas Eve 2021 via the transfer portal, emerged as one of the Nittany Lions‘ premier offensive weapons in his lone season in a Penn State Football uniform. In his caught 51 passes for 577 […]

How to Buy Penn State Football Rose Bowl Champions Gear

No. 11 Penn State Football notched a signature victory, taking down No. 8 ranked Utah, in blowout fashion, 35-21 for the program’s second Rose Bowl victory. Monday’s win over the Pac 12 champions marks the third New Year’s Six victory under Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin, and could serve as a springboard for the […]

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