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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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No. 6 Penn State Football vs. Northwestern Key Matchups

Northwestern faces Penn State  Football on Saturday at a surprising 2-2 overall, after a thrilling comeback win in overtime against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Down 31-10 late in the third quarter, Northwestern looked dead in the water before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. In overtime, the Wildcats were able to hold Minnesota […]

3 Key Matchups No. 7 Penn State Football Must Win vs. Illinois

Penn State Football will face its first road test of the season as the Nittany Lions head to Champaign, Illinois to face the Fighting Ilini at noon on Saturday. While the Ilini come into the game off of a loss to Kansas, a few matchups could prove difficult for the James Franklin‘s team. To remain […]

Penn State Football: 3 Nittany Lions land in top 10 of PFF’s 2024 NFL Draft Big Board

Penn State Football is now less than one week away from opening the season against West Virginia. With arguably the most talented team James Franklin has put together at Penn State, expectations for the team in 2023 are sky high. One of the main reasons for the Nittany Lions‘ lofty expectations for 2023 is the […]

Pair of Penn State Football Stars Named Preseason All-Americans

The College football season is approaching quickly, and it’s time to get excited. No. 7 Penn State Football should have a good season with all their talent on the roster. Opening the season inside the top-10 of the AP Preseason poll is a testament to the level of talent on a loaded Penn State roster. […]

NFL Insider: Two Former Nittany Lions Among Top-10 Rookies to Watch During Preseason

The NFL preseason might seem meaningless to most fans, but to some players chosen late in the NFL Draft or who are on the fringes of roster, the exhibition games are some of the most important of their careers. As the preseason gets underway, FanBuzz.com NFL Insider Matt Lombardo named his 10 rookies to watch […]

Penn State Football: Ranking Top-5 Playmakers on Loaded Nittany Lions Defense

Penn State Football is ready to rock and roll in 2023. Despite a complete remake and upheaval of the Big Ten as we know it, this won’t change much for 2023. This could be the last dance of college football as it once traditionally was, before radical, unprecedented changes occur in 2024. Penn State’s defense […]

Projecting Penn State Football Defense Starting Lineup, Primed for Dominant Manny Diaz Encore

Penn State Football defensive coordinator Manny Diaz enters his second season in Happy Valley with a load of talent on the defensive side of the football and an interesting predicament, how to get so many playmakers involved and on the field for enough snaps. Penn State returns eight starters from a defense that ranked 10th […]

Trio of Penn State Football Stars Shine in PFF Top-50 Rankings

Three exceptional players have been listed among the nation’s best in PFF’s College 50 rankings in a remarkable achievement for Penn State Football. Kalen King, Olu Fashanu, and Chop Robinson, each standing out in their respective positions, have cemented their places in the top 20. Let’s dive into the outstanding performances that have earned them […]

Penn State Football: 2 Nittany Lions Stars Earn Preseason All-Big Ten Recognition

A pair of Penn State Football star defenders are garnering serious preseason recognition. In a nod to their exceptional performances on the field, Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King and defensive end Chop Robinson have been named to Pro Football Focus’ 2023 pre-season All Big Ten Team. PFF’s Preseason All Big Ten Team: Defense🔥 pic.twitter.com/MjHGXTLyrc — […]

How Kalen King Can Become Next Penn State Football Lockdown Cornerback

Penn State Football lost cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the NFL, but junior Kalen King will be back and ready to dominate. Last year, King had a strong season which earned him Third-Team All-American honors from Pro Football Focus. Also, King made the AP All-Big Ten Second-Team. The Nittany Lions‘ defense finished among the top […]

Penn State Football: Predicting Top-5 Playmakers on Loaded Nittany Lions’ Defense

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 Prepares to Fill Big Shoes: How Nittany Lions will Replace Joey Porter Jr.

The NFL draft has come and gone, and a number of former Penn Football standouts headed to the NFL. Leading the way, and the first former Nittany Lions player off the board was Joey Porter Jr. The son of former NFL great, Joey Porter, is headed to old stomping grounds. The Pittsburgh Steelers took Porter […]

Penn State Football Could Make History in 2024 NFL Draft

Penn State Football may not have had a first-round pick in the 2023 draft after Joey Porter Jr. slid to the second-round, but the Nittany Lions may see plenty of fireworks in the first-round next season. In Pro Football Focus’ “Way-Too-Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft”, three Nittany Lions find NFL homes within the first 20 […]

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 […]

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