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The latest news, insight, and analysis of Penn State Football, Penn State Wrestling, and Penn State Basketball, including schedules, game results, analysis of breaking news, rumors, speculation, and recruiting coverage of future Penn State Nittany Lions

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National College Football Analyst Has BOLD Prediction for Penn State Football in 2023

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The season is inching closer every second for Penn State Football, and as Week 1 nears, expectations continue to rise for the Nittany Lions. Josh Pate, the host of Late Kick with Josh Pate, dropped his season predictions on Sunday night, and let’s just say it was positive for Penn State. Pate has the Nittany … Read more

How Will New College Football Rules Impact Penn State Football? | MAILBAG

Penn State Football, Mike Yurcich

Penn State Football is closing in on its 2023 season opener against West Virginia with lofty expectations, and a roster capable of competing for the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. However, the Nittany Lions‘ charge to a championship is set to take place with the backdrop of a changing college football landscape. This season, … Read more

5 Penn State Football Thoughts for Upcoming 2023 Season

Penn State Football, James Franklin

As the 2023 college football season approaches, Penn State Football has legitimate championship aspirations. Head coach James Franklin finds himself equipped with all the necessary tools to propel his team to success. With a formidable running back duo, a potential Heisman Trophy contender, an emerging defensive star, and the return of a key figure, the … Read more

Sean Clifford Will be Packers’ Backup QB

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Former Penn State Football quarterback Sean Clifford was one of the NFL’s most pleasant preseason surprises, and has now parlayed a strong summer into a prominent role as a rookie. According to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur, Clifford will open the season as Jordan Love’s primary backup. https://twitter.com/LilySZhao/status/1694739399165026807?t=qs7I0EkelgT5AV1KIwv6gw&s=19 << BUY PENN STATE TICKETS … Read more

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lion Memories and Stories from the 1970s

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Penn State Wrestling has etched it’s rich history in many record books and beyond. That history includes stories and memories from the incredibly gritty, hard-working, and upstanding guys who laid everything out on the mat during their time in Happy Valley. Just the other day we released our Top-5 Nittany Lions of the 1970s, and several people … Read more

Penn State Football Helmet Stripe Game: What Color Should You Wear for Nittany Lions vs. West Virginia?

Not quite the White Out, and not a stripe out, Penn State Football opens the 2023 regular season against West Virginia in the program’s annual ‘Helmet Stripe” game inside Beaver Stadium. While the game also marks the debut of NBC’s prime time coverage of the Big Ten, Penn State fans will play a starring role … Read more

Drew Allar or Beau Pribula? Sources Share When James Franklin Expected to Make Starting QB Announcement

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The excitement is building to a crescendo around the Penn State Football program as a season with sky-high expectations is rapidly approaching, but one major question remains unanswered. According to sources close to the program, the expectation is head coach James Franklin will name the Nittany Lions‘ starting quarterback during the week leading up to … Read more

Penn State Wrestling: Ranking the Top-5 Nittany Lions of the 1970s

Penn State Wrestling

The impact Penn State Wrestling has made on the sport dates well before the dominant dynastic run that the Nittany Lions have forged over the past decade. Continuing our on-going series highlighting the past decade of Penn State Wrestling, here are the previous two installments:Top 5 Nittany Lions of the 1950sTop 10 Nittany Lions of the … Read more

Former Penn State Football Standout Turning Heads in Rookie NFL Preseason

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Former Penn State Football tight end Brenton Strange hasn’t wasted any time making an impact at the NFL level. Strange, chosen by the Jaguars in the second-round of April’s NFL Draft, is averaging 6.2 yards per reception after catching five passes for 31 yards through Jacksonville’s first two preseason games. According to Pro Football Focus, … Read more

Penn State Football Poised to Unleash Havoc With Dominant Pass-Rush Duo

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Penn State Football fans have known all offseason that the Nittany Lions have an elite pass rush, and it seems the media is starting to catch on. On Monday afternoon, Big Ten Network analyst Howard Griffith dropped his top five edge rushers in the conference, and Penn State was well represented. Griffith had redshirt senior … Read more

How to Get Tickets to See Penn State Football vs. West Virginia in College Football Week 1

Abdul Carter, Penn State Football

The 2023 College Football season is rapidly approaching, and Penn State Football opens its College Football Playoff quest on a grand stage. Penn State hosts West Virginia inside what promises to be a raucous Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. If you want to watch James Franklin‘s loaded Nittany Lions led by … Read more

Penn State Football Opens as HEAVY Favorites vs. West Virginia

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Less than two weeks out from Penn State Football opening the 2023 season against West Virginia in Beaver Stadium on September 2nd, at least one sports book isn’t giving the Mountaineers much of a chance to pull off the upset. Fanduel’s line for the Week 1 tilt has held steady at Penn State -20.5 with … Read more

Young Phenom Messiah Mickens Commits to Penn State Football

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Penn State Football continued its tradition of landing the top talent from Pennsylvania, especially at the running back position, on Saturday night. This time, it was in the form of a 2026 recruit in running back Messiah Mickens from Camp Hill, Pa.   #AGTG COMMITTED 🔵⚪️ #Happyvalley @Hayesfawcett3 @Coach_JHiII pic.twitter.com/oaDNO1l43s — Messiah Mickens (@Messiah_1M) August … Read more

Penn State Football QB Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer dazzles in STELLAR season opener

Penn State Football, Mike Yurcich

Ohio’s Olentangy high school and the home of Penn State Football’s 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer began the season Friday night against Ohio’s Toledo Whitmer high school. Olentangy QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Penn State commit, warming up prior to tonight’s season opener. pic.twitter.com/IXmBMOkoMC — Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) August 18, 2023 In a dominant 46-35 win … Read more

Penn State Football: Special Teams or Wide Receiver Nittany Lions’ Biggest Worry? | MAILBAG

Penn State Football, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Transfer Portal

Penn State Football has a loaded roster as the 2023 season opener against West Virginia looms, but very few teams enter a new season without any holes, and the Nittany Lions are no different. In this week’s Mailbag, a key position battle and two of the biggest concerns for James Franklin‘s team take center stage. … Read more

Penn State Football: Predicting the Outcome of Every Game This Season

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The 2023 Penn State Football season is only two weeks away. There’s a lot of hype around the Nittany Lions after going 11-2 last season, and for good reason. Head coach James Franklin‘s team bring A LOT of talent back and made key additions from the transfer portal. All of that returning production resulted in … Read more

Penn State Football: What’s the Plan in Landon Tengwall’s Absence?

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After missing eight games last season due to injury, Penn State Football offensive lineman Landon Tengwall was expected to start at left guard as he did in 2022 before his injury. Now, with less than three weeks left in fall camp before West Virginia comes to town in week one, Tengwall is again sidelined with … Read more

Kobe King Rising up Penn State Football Depth Chart

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Penn State Football inside linebacker Kobe King is making the most of fall practices/ spring absence of Elsdon In 2022, King and Tyler Elsdon virtually shared reps at MIKE linebacker, splitting reps 60/40 throughout most games. However, Elsdon was named the starter in all 13 games last season with King coming off of the bench. … Read more

MUST SEE: Penn State Football QB Drew Allar Extends Generous Gift to Offensive Line

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Penn State Football sophomore quarterback Drew Allar has not even been named the starter yet, but he’s already showing plenty of leadership qualities. On Tuesday night, the former 5-star recruit posted a picture on X/Twitter with the entire offensive line group, including walk-ons. In the post, Allar explained that he partnered with Bose to gift … Read more

Penn State Wrestling: Ranking the Top-10 Nittany Lions of the 1960s

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Penn State Wrestling has a long and proud tradition of excellence. Just last week, we highlighted the Top 5 Nittany Lions of the 1950s. This week, we’re going to continue our journey down memory lane as the attention turns to the talented and storied Penn State grapplers of the 1960’s. For the Nittany Lions, the 1950’s proved … Read more