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.
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.
Penn State Football has a storied tradition, and throughout the years, the Nittany Lions have witnessed some incredible quarterbacks leading their offense. From thrilling comebacks to record-breaking performances, these signal-callers have left an indelible mark on Penn State. In this article, we delve into the history books to rank the top 10 Penn State quarterbacks […]
Penn State Football will enter 2023 with the highest expectations for the program since 2017, ranking in the top 10 and expected to compete for a spot in the Big Ten championship game and the College Football Playoff. While Penn State’s 2023 defense is loaded with talent, there is always room for improvement. So, who […]
Penn State Football boasted a defense in 2022 that was among the best in college football, finishing 7th in total team scoring defense and 8th in both sacks and turnovers per game. Over the past three seasons, Penn State ranks 3rd in sacks per game and 7th in turnovers per game. Bringing back a ton […]
Penn State Football is building a monster 2024 recruiting class, and it has a chance to get even bigger on Friday. Fresh off of landing 4-star wide receiver Tyseer Denmark on Wednesday, the Nittany Lions look like the front runner for two other top wide receiver targets. Both are set to make their commitment announcement […]
Penn State Football completed the flip of 4-star wide receiver Tyseer Denmark from Oregon on Wednesday evening by officially adding him to the class in an announcement by Denmark. Denmark was an Oregon commit since Nov. of 2022 but took an official visit to Penn State this past weekend and then reopened his recruitment on […]
Penn State Football still doesn’t have a wide receiver commit in its 2024 class, but that could be changing very soon. Penn State has cast a wide net when it’s come to wide receiver recruiting, but it may be an old target who becomes the first commit at wide receiver in the 2024 class for […]
For Penn State Football, the Big Ten is set to be as competitive as ever this season. James Franklin, John Harbaugh, and Ryan Day all return for 2023 to shape up the cream of the crop of the nation’s oldest conference. It’s going to be a heavyweight slugfest at the top of the Ten this […]
Saquon Barkley doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. Barkley has already been franchise tagged this offseason with the two sides locked in on hardball negotiations that have gone on back and forth for nine months now. Arguably, this has gone even longer, as Saquon has been eligible for an extension for 2 years […]
Penn State Football is looking to round out its 2024 recruiting class, and will have another opportunity to do so this weekend.The third weekend of the official visit window is upon us and the Nittany Lions will have more big-name recruits making the trip to Happy Valley. This weekend will not nearly have the same […]
Jahan Dotson can’t hide his exciement to be working with new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy. Dotson, a rising star drafted by the Washington Commanders in the first-round of the 2022 NFL Draft, out of Penn State, is eager to see how Bienemy’s expertise, gained as the former offensive coordinator of the Kansas City […]
Penn State Football is continuing its pursuit of a top 10 recruiting class in the 2024 cycle as the official visit window moves along. One team could stand in the way of the Nittany Lions achieving that goal though, and it’s not a team that makes for a common rival for Penn State. That team […]
Former Penn State Football safety, Adrian Amos, has signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets. Amos heads east, following former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Allen Lazard to the Garden State, where he’ll bring a veteran presence to New York’s youthful secondary. News of Amos‘ signing was first reported […]
In a disappointing Super Bowl LVII performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Miles Sanders found himself underutilized and frustrated with his lack of carries. Sanders, who carried the ball just seven times for 16 yards in the game, expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s game plan and voiced his displeasure with how he was […]
Star running back Saquon Barkley’s contract negotiations with the New York Giants have hit a snag, leading to speculation about the possibility of him sitting out the 2023 NFL season. “For me, it’s like we got until July 17,” told reporters at his annual Youth Football Camp. “They can say what they want. We can […]
As the 2023 college football season approaches, Penn State Football is gearing up for a campaign filled with high expectations. With their eyes on the College Football Playoff, the Nittany Lions, led by head coach James Franklin, possess one of the nation’s most talented rosters. Anchored by former five-star quarterback Drew Allar, this season presents […]
Drew Allar‘s arrival in Happy Valley has coincided with dramatically elevated expectations, College Football Playoff possibilities, and represents Penn State Football finally fielding a blue-chip quarterback under head coach James Franklin. Allar’s recruitment is also fascinating when you consider the big-armed 6-foot-5 and 245-pounded former five-star prospect was once Ohio’s Mr. Football recipient, growing up […]
Penn State Football is about to enter a brave new world, when it comes to conference play. The Big Ten released its 2024 and 2025 conference schedules with the additions of USC and UCLA, and the Nittany Lions received mixed results. Penn State‘s 2024 home slate is loaded with powerhouse programs, while 2025 is a […]
Penn State Football knows at least one of its big time matchups for the 2024 Big Ten season. An early leak from Brett McMurphy of Action Network revealed that the USC Trojans will be making a trip to State College in their first season as a member of the Big Ten. Big Ten’s 2024 conference schedule, […]
There’s a pretty good chance that Sean Clifford’s ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment came when he walked into the Green Bay Packers’ locker room and noticed he would be using Aaron Rodgers’ old locker, but the future Hall of Famer managed to also formally welcome Clifford to the league. Thanks to a video clip from […]
The smoke from wildfires in Canada burning out of control that has engulfed much of the east coast of the United States has reached Beaver Stadium. Wednesday, the home of Penn State Football was covered by a thick haze from the wildfires, as seen from the video below, shared by NBC Sports producer Rob Kuestner. […]
