Micah Parsons Signs New Long-Term Deal

Catch up on the latest headlines in and around Penn State sports, in this week’s edition of Nittany Lions Digest.

Micah Parsons’ New Deal

The Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pro and former Penn State Football star is signing a new deal, and no, it isn’t a long-term contract extension.

Micah Parsons agreed to terms on a lucrative endorsement contract with Adidas. Parsons becomes one of the athletic apparel brand’s flagship football players.

Saquon Barkley’s Big Apple Return

Former Penn State RB Saquon Barkley found out when he will be making his return to Metlife Stadium, as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Giants in Week 7 at 1 PM on FOX. Barkley signed three-year deal with the Eagles in the offseason

Beaver Stadium News

The Penn State’s Board of Trustees will meet next week about the proposed project approval, Beaver Stadium renovation

Penn State Football Kickoff Times

Penn State Football, Penn State Football Recruiting, James Franklin — Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

In the next couple weeks, we will find out the start times for the 2024 College Football season for Penn State, but, we’ve predicted what time every game will kick off this season.

Something new for this season, CBS takes over the 3:30 PM Slot with the Big Ten, and NBC will return with the Big Ten in Primetime.

For the first time, CBS is the Home of the Big Ten Championship Game in 2024.

Penn State NIL

Happy Valley United, Penn State’s NIL collective, has launched the Retain The Roar Campaign with the goal of raising $500,000 for PSU NIL.

Earlier this week, Penn State head coach James Franklin offered an impassioned sales pitch to Nittany Lions fans and donors to get involved.

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Opinions Split on Who Penn State Should Play in the White Out

Penn State’s annual White Out is approaching, and with it comes the annual debate as to which opponent deserves the honor of playing in the spectacle.

Ohio State figures to be the toughest team on the docket, but UCLA could be a first-time contender, making them both solid options for the occasion.(READ MORE: The Collegian)

5 New Breakout Stars to Watch for Penn State

With the kickoff of the 2024 Penn State football season just over 100 days away, the Nittany Lions will need players to step up all over the field.

As the team settles into new coordinators on both sides of the ball and fills spots left by players gone to the NFL, here are five players that could have a major impact for Penn State this fall. (READ MORE: The Sharon Herald)

Opening Betting Lines Revealed for Marquee Penn State Games

Penn State Football won’t kick off the 2024 season for several more months, and Penn State is focused on retaining its roster through the beginning of next season, but that hasn’t stopped Vegas from setting odds for pivotal matchups for the Nittany Lions next fall. (READ MORE: NittanyCentral)

Get to Know Penn State Linebacker Anthony Speca

As the prototypical Penn State linebacker, Specs arrives with plenty of fanfare. He was a four-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Pittsburgh Central Catholic, leading the team to four WPIAL championship games and one title. (READ MORE: Sports Illustrated)

Abdul Carter Predicts a Monster Season for Himself

After playing linebacker for two seasons at Penn State, earning freshman All-American honors in 2022 and first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024, Abdul Carter made the move to defensive end this offseason to best use his elite athletic ability to rush the quarterback. (READ MORE: NittanyCentral)