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Takeaways as Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl, Advances to Colleg...
Takeaways as Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl, Advances to College Football Playoff Semifinal

8K views · Jan 2, 2025 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football throttled Boise State on the back of a stalwart defensive effort and dominant showing from running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak offers key takeaways as the Nittany Lions advance to the College Football Playoff Semifinal.

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Program Effects of Penn State's College Football Playoff...
Program Effects of Penn State's College Football Playoff Run

2K views · Dec 30, 2024 nittanycentral.com

The Nittany Lions are three wins shy of winning the program's first National Championship Since 1986, and James Franklin's run in the College Football Playoff could have long-standing ramifications on the program, according to NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football reporter Joe Staszak.

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Penn State's Keys to Beating Oregon, Winning Big Ten Cha...
Penn State's Keys to Beating Oregon, Winning Big Ten Championship

4K views · Dec 6, 2024 nittanycentral.com

No. 3 Penn State Football makes an unexpected bid for a Big Ten Championship against No. 1 Oregon. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football reporter Joe Staszak breaks down head coach James Franklin's program's keys to upsetting the Ducks.

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Penn State Football Takeaways From 26-25 Win over Minnesota
Penn State Football Takeaways From 26-25 Win over Minnesota

5K views · Nov 24, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football's gutsy fourth quarter performance fueled a 26-25 victory over Minnesota. Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down what the victory means for the Nittany Lions' College Football Playoff hopes as well as the biggest moments that fueled the win.

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What Penn State's College Football Playoff Rankings Mean...
What Penn State's College Football Playoff Rankings Mean for Postseason Path

1K views · Nov 21, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football holds steady at No. 4 in this weeks' College Football Playoff rankings. Our Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down what this week's rankings mean for the Nittany Lions' postseason path.

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Previewing Penn State's College Football Playoff Scenari...
Previewing Penn State's College Football Playoff Scenarios

14K views · Nov 14, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football is currently No. 6 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, which could set up a compelling path to the postseason for the Nittany Lions. Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak looks at PSU's most likely playoff scenarios as a critical stretch run begins across the nation.

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Key Takeaways from Penn State's Loss to Ohio State
Key Takeaways from Penn State's Loss to Ohio State

691 views · Nov 3, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football and head coach James Franklin once again came up small in the biggest game of the season, falling to Ohio State 20-13 in Happy Valley. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down what went wrong for the Nittany Lions and what Saturday's loss means for Franklin and Penn State as a program.

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What's at Stake For No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 4 Ohio State

29K views · Oct 31, 2024 nittanycentral.com

No. 3 Penn State Football has the opportunity to make a statement and take a big step towards a Big Ten Conference Championship Game berth against No. 4 Ohio State. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down what's at stake for the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State Football's Midseason Report Card
Penn State Football's Midseason Report Card

21K views · Oct 17, 2024 nittanycentral.com

No. 3 Penn State Football arrives at its second bye week at 6-0, with James Franklin's program facing the opportunity to turn this into a truly special season when Ohio State comes to Happy Valley in two weeks. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak reveals what we've learned and the biggest takeaways from the first half of the Nittany Lions' 2024 campaign.

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How James Franklin, Penn State Can Shake Big Game Reputation
How James Franklin, Penn State Can Shake Big Game Reputation

5K views · Oct 12, 2024 nittanycentral.com

James Franklin and Penn State Football have a significant opportunity in 2024, beginning against USC and later this season against Ohio State, to change the narrative surrounding the program in big games. Buy Penn State Tickets for 2024 Season: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/oVRA5o2 Shop The Latest Penn State Gear: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/vnqXXN visit https://www.NittanyCentral.com for the very latest Penn State Football news, updates, and analysis!

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Penn State Finds New Way to Win vs. UCLA | 3 Takeaways
Penn State Finds New Way to Win vs. UCLA | 3 Takeaways

20K views · Oct 6, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State's offense lacked what has become its trademark explosiveness, both because running back Nick Singelton was sidelined and because quarterback Drew Allar took few shots downfield. However, the Nittany Lions' defense continues its dominant stretch and James Franklin's program keeps building momentum as the Lions improve to 5-0 with a 27-11 win over UCLA. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak has three takeaways from Saturday's win.

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4 Things We've Learned About Penn State Football Through...
4 Things We've Learned About Penn State Football Through 4 Games

6K views · Oct 4, 2024 nittanycentral.com

Penn State Football is undefeated as UCLA arrives in Happy Valley with the teeth of the Nittany Lions' Big Ten schedule looming. NittanyCentral Senior Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down what we've learned about Penn State through its first four games of the 2024 season. Buy Penn State Tickets for 2024: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/oVRA5o2 Support Penn State QB Drew Allar directly, by purchasing his officially licensed NIL Jersey: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/XxJRYM

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3 Reasons Penn State Will Make the College Football Playoff,...
3 Reasons Penn State Will Make the College Football Playoff, 3 Reasons to Worry

7K views · Sep 5, 2024 nittanycentral.com

After thumping West Virginia in Week 1, Penn State Football has the look of a team ready to break through and make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. NIttanyCentral Penn State Football Reporter Joe Staszak breaks down three reasons the Nittany Lions will make the playoffs, and three reasons to worry 2024 will end like every other season in the playoff era. Buy Penn State Tickets for 2024 Season: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/oVRA5o2 Shop The Latest Penn State Gear: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/vnqXXN visit https://www.NittanyCentral.com for the very latest Penn State Football news, updates, and analysis!

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Is James Franklin Capable of Winning Penn State a National C...
Is James Franklin Capable of Winning Penn State a National Championship? | Hot Read

30K views · Aug 19, 2024 nittanycentral.com

NittanyCentral Penn State Football reporter Joe Staszak weighs in on the debate over whether James Franklin is capable of breaking the Nittany Lions' National Championship Drought. Buy Penn State Tickets for 2024 Season: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/oVRA5o2 Shop the latest Penn State gear: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/vnqXXN