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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.

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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.

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Examining Penn State Football Top Defensive Line Coach Replacement Option

Penn State Football lost defensive line coach John Scott Jr. to the NFL when he took a position with the Detroit Lions on Monday. With a large opening on the defensive coaching staff opening just two weeks before spring practice, one internal name just makes too much sense to pass up. Deion Barnes, a former […]

NFL Mock Draft: Penn State Football WR Parker Washington to Super Bowl Favorite?

Penn State Football wide receiver Parker Washington has much to prove during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and could rise up NFL Draft boards this spring, with a strong showing. Washington is one of 7 Nittany Lions who will take part in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and his testing numbers could push him up […]

Sean Clifford Claps Back at Penn State Football rival

Penn State Football swept its home-and-home series over the past two seasons with the Auburn Tigers, and Sean Clifford didn’t miss an opportunity to remind the SEC blueblood. Ahead of the 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the Auburn Football Twitter account tweeted the video of linebacker Owen Pappoe’s thunderous hit on Clifford from the Nittany […]

Penn State Football Opens as Underdogs in 2 Key Matchups

Penn State Football enters the 2023 college football season with high expectations, but Las Vegas is bearish on the Nittany Lions in two of the program’s biggest games this fall. James Franklin‘s squad is still undergoing winter conditioning work and has yet to begin spring or summer practice, but FanDuel Sportsbook has already released early […]

Drew Allar: Heisman or Growing Pains? Setting Expectations for Penn State Football QB

The buzz is back in Happy Valley ahead of the 2023 Penn State Football season, and its thanks in large part to one name, Drew Allar. The 5-star prospect from Medina, Ohio has fans excited for what the future may hold for the Nittany Lions, so let’s dive deeper into what the realistic expectations will […]

Surprising Penn State Football Player named top-10 in the country for 2023

Penn State Football’s offensive line depth was majorly bolstered by the surprising return of Olu Fashanu for his fourth season with the Nittany Lions. Fashanu got plenty of hype during the 2022 season as he rocketed up mock drafts before sustaining what ended up being a season ending injury in October. According to ESPN’s Pete […]

Jaquan Brisker One of NFL’s 2022 ‘unsung heroes’

Jaquan Brisker was only a rookie, but he made the impact of a seasoned veteran on the Chicago Bears, after  being chosen in the second-round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Penn State Football. Brisker, finished the 2022 campaign with a team-high 4.0 sacks, anchoring a revamped secondary in the Windy City, similar to […]

Penn State Football WR Makes BOLD Prediction For 2023 season

Penn State Football enters the 2023 college football season with lofty expectations, and with a roster potentially capable of leading the program’s first charge into the College Football Playoff. Those high hopes are buttressed by former five-star and top-ranked quarterback prospect Drew Allar taking the reins of the offense, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen forming […]

Game-Changer Drew Allar: Taking Penn State Football to New Heights

Penn State Football fans; set your ALLARm, because you don’t want to miss this kid. Slide over Steph Curry. Grab some pine Patrick Mahomes. There’s a new Baby-faced Assassin in town and his name is … okay that’s probably way over the top. But, when is it not a good time for a massive overdose […]

Penn State Football CB Kalen King Named ‘Player to Watch’ Across College Football

Kalen King figures to play a starring role in the Penn State Football secondary in 2023, and is quickly garnering national preseason recognition. King, 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds, will aim to replace 2023 second-round NFL Draft pick Joey Porter Jr. in the Nittany Lions‘ defensive backfield this fall. Ahead of King‘s sophomore season, 247 Sports […]

Penn State Football Winter Workouts Won By KEY Defensive Player

Penn State Football is in the midst of winter workouts, over the past several weeks, and one player has stood out to defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Curtis Jacobs has now been named competitor of the day three times for the linebacker room, leading all linebackers, so far this winter. Jacobs’ announcement to return to the […]

5 Reasons Drew Allar Will Win Penn State Football a National Championship

For Penn State Football, it’s Drew Allar time. Allar, the former five-star and No. 1 ranked quarterback in the 2022 recruiting cycle, takes over the reins as the Nittany Lions‘ starter this fall with high expectations ahead of him and the program. Following a freshman campaign that saw Allar complete 35-of-60 passing attempts for 344 […]

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Could Joey Porter Jr. Go Top-10?

Joey Porter Jr. seems to be a high-riser as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. Porter Jr., the Penn State Football standout cornerback seemingly primed to become the Nittany Lions‘ latest first-round pick, could hear his name called as early as the top-10 selections. In CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson’s latest NFL Mock Draft […]

Inside Miles Sanders’ Super Bowl Journey

“The best in PA stay in PA and play for Penn State.” This is a phrase that most Penn State Football fans have heard echoed from coaches, players, recruits, and other fans. In James Franklin’s tenure, the Penn State running back room has taken this message to heart, where Penn State saw the likes of […]

Miles Sanders Has High Praise for Penn State Football RBs Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen

Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have a strong case as the best backfield duo in Penn State Football history, and the pair of true sophomores caught the attention of one of the program’s legendary former backs. Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders, in preparation for his first career Super Bowl appearance offered high praise for […]

3 New Faces DOMINATE Penn State Football Winter Workouts

The Penn State Football team began winter workouts Tuesday, marking the first opportunity for transfer players and early enrollee freshmen to take part in team activities. Over James Franklin’s tenure, assistant coaches have always named a competitor of the day for each position group. For the first winter workout in 2023, the Nittany Lions saw […]

Penn State Football Adds Final Piece of 2023 Recruiting Class

On national signing day, Penn State Football finished out its 2023 class when four-star offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh out of Dundalk, Maryland, committed to the Nittany Lions. In the 247 sports composite rankings, Onoh is the number 257 player in the country, the number 20 offensive tackle, and the number five player in the state […]

Penn State Football QB Drew Allar throwing dimes in workout (VIDEO)

Penn State Football enters the 2023 college football campaign with sky-high expectations, potentially as the Nittany Lions squad best positioned to finally lift the program into the sport’s ‘elite’ tier. Much of the optimism emerging from Happy Valley centers around former five-star quarterback, and the No. 1 ranked player nationally at his position, Drew Allar, […]

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