Penn State Football Closer to Beaver Stadium Renovations | Nittany Lions Digest

Penn State Football is taking another step towards making major renovations to Beaver Stadium a reality.

Penn State Football, Beaver Stadium — Beaver Stadium prior to Penn State Football vs. Indiana, during a stripe out on Oct. 2, 2021.

On May 21, Penn State will be in front of the Board Of Trustees in search of approval for the Beaver Stadium upgrade proposal set to cost approximately $200 million.

Under the plans, Penn State will upgrade the west side of the stadium, adding luxury boxes and other modern features with at least one eye trained on hosting future College Football Playoff games.

It was another news-filled week for the Nittany Lions, and here are some of the notable highlights in this week’s Nittany Lion Digest:

Both Penn State Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams make the NCAA Tournament

The Men’s team will do battle with Georgetown on Sunday, May 12 at 2:30 PM on ESPNU in Round 1.

Meanwhile, the Men’s Final Four is at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on May 25 and 27, while the Women’s Team does battle with James Madison in Round 1 on Friday, May 10 on ESPN+.

The Women’s Final will be held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina on May 24 and 26.

Penn State Lacrosse had 3 players that were taken in the 2024 PLL Draft

The PLL is the Premier Lacrosse League, and they were as follows:

Grant Haus drafted by Maryland Whipsnakes

Jack Posey drafted by Carolina Chaos

Mac Costin drafted by Denver Outlaws

Penn State Football

Reading (Pa.) Wyomissing standout Caleb Brewer will be arriving in State College to begin his career with the Nittany Lions.

Former PSU WR Allen Robinson signed a free agent deal with the New York Giants this week.

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Penn State Wrestling News

National champion Greg Kerkvliet announced this week that he’ll be returning in 2024, further bolstering Cael Sanderson’s program’s run at a fourth consecutive national championship.

Meanwhile, PSU Wrestling legend David Taylor was named the new head coach of Oklahoma State.

From the Lions’ Den: Penn State Headlines You May Have Missed

Penn State transfer portal impact: How will losing WRs, King Mack affect Nittany Lions?

The Nittany Lions lost two top wide receivers as well as King Mack, who was expected to fight for a starting job this season, to the transfer portal. (READ MORE at The Athletic).

Quick-rising, athletic TE Matt Henderson commits to Penn State

Matt Henderson, who plays at Powhatan (Va.) High, committed to the Nittany Lions. He was offered by the Nittany Lions two weeks ago.

The 6-foot-5, 210-pound Henderson was offered by tight ends coach Ty Howle in late April. He is coming off a big season in which he caught 66 passes for 1,043 yards and 14 touchdowns. (READ MORE at Lions247)

Could Penn State Wrestling Ever Host a Meet at Beaver Stadium?

Nittany Lion Wrestling has proven they can fill Rec Hall to capacity every dual meet, and they sell out the Bryce Jordan Center with ease. What about Beaver Stadium?

Because in the end, who wouldn’t want to see one of the greatest sports dynasties in person? Especially a dynasty that continues to rewrite the history books virtually every season. (READ MORE at NittanyCentral)

A Way Too Early Look at Penn State’s 2025 NFL Draft Class

Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft? Learn about the Nittany Lion players who could make a big impact after potentially declaring early. (READ MORE at NittanyCentral)

Penn State’s WR Reset: What’s Next For Nittany Lions’ Biggest Question Mark?

Following a disappointing 2023 season and a transfer portal exodus this offseason, where do the Nittany Lions wide receivers go from here in 2024? (READ MORE at PennLive)