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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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Could NFL Move a Wild Card Playoff Game to Penn State?

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Penn State

Less than hours from the NFL Playoffs getting underway, one of the games on Super Wild Card Weekend with a Penn State connection could be forced to move. The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Buffalo, and the weather forecast calls for heavy snow and wind gusts that could … Read more

Trace McSorley Signs with NFL Playoff Contender

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Penn State Football, Trace McSorley

Trace McSorley is returning to the Keystone State. The former Penn State quarterback signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, in the aftermath of Kenny Pickett suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s Steelers loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Pickett underwent surgery to repair the injury, and the Steelers will now turn to backup Mitchell Trubisky … Read more

WATCH: Former Penn State Football Star Pulls Down First NFL Interception

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Penn State Football

Former Penn State Football safety Ji’Ayir Brown recorded his first career interception Sunday evening, picking off Baker Mayfield in the endzone on a ball deflected off of another 49ers receiver. Brown’s interception came at a crucial time for the 49ers, giving the 49ers the ball with a two score lead with less than four minutes … Read more

Saquon Barkley Pulls Down Incredible Touchdown Catch (VIDEO)

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Saquon Barkley

Penn State fans, stop me if you’ve heard this one before, Saquon Barkley scores an incredible touchdown on a wheel route. In a flashback to the 2016 Big Ten championship game when Barkley caught a wheel route touchdown over TJ Watt to help lift the Nittany Lions to their first, and currently only, Big Ten … Read more

Are Packers About to Turn to Sean Clifford?

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Penn State Football, Sean Clifford

Sean Clifford might be about to get his shot with the Green Bay Packers. With Packers quarterback Jordan Love mired in inconsistency through Green Bay’s first seven games of a season that was set to serve as the organization’s chance to evaluate his ability to be the franchise quarterback of the future, there are rumblings … Read more

WATCH: Mike Gesicki Catches Game-Winning Touchdown as Patriots Upset Bills

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Mike Gesicki

Former Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki has not been as involved in the Patriots’ offense as many would have expected with his signing in New England this past offseason.That changed Sunday. Through seven games, the new Patriot has only 20 total targets and the Patriots are a lowly 2-5 on the season, thanks in … Read more

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Pulls Down EPIC Interception (VIDEO)

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Joey Porter Jr., Penn State Football

Former Penn State corner and Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. came up with a massive interception in the final minutes of Pittsburgh’s game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday afternoon.

On third and goal with 4:04 left in the fourth Porter Jr. intercepted Lamar Jackson’s pass in the corner of the endzone to give the Steeler’s the ball back in a 10-8 game.

Porter Jr. kept the Ravens from going up two scores in the final minutes of the game with his career interception.

This is the second game of the season where Porter Jr. has come up with late game heroics in his rookie season, after defending a pass to help Pittsburgh seal a 26-22 win in week two against the Cleveland Browns.

Porter Jr. was selected by the Steelers with the first pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft and became the highest Penn State defensive back ever drafted. Porter Jr. was a standout at Penn State and selected as an All-American by numerous outlets in 2022 before he declared for the draft.

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Joey Porter Jr. picks off Lamar Jackson in the end zone
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Jahan Dotson Catches Game-Tying Touchdown vs. Eagles: VIDEO

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Jahan Dotson, Penn State Football

Former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught the game tying touchdown pass from Sam Howell as time expired in the fourth quarter in Washington’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jahan Dotson sends it to OT with a clutch TD grab as time expires 🙌pic.twitter.com/NOoidtEVEh — Joel Haas (@Joel_Haas1) October 1, 2023 The touchdown catch … Read more

Giants Get Encouraging Update on Saquon Barkley MRI | How Long Will He Be Out?

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Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants received the best possible news on how much time Saquon Barkley will miss, after the running back suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Barkley‘s MRI avoided a high-ankle sprain, and merely sprained his ankle. The expectation is that … Read more

Micah Parsons Destroys Zach Wilson, Jets’ Day

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Micah Parsons

When Pro Football Focus tweeted out this Micah Parsons first quarter sack on Jets’ quarterback Zach Wilson and calling the third year Cowboys linebacker “unfair,” I doubt that they could foresee it as just the beginning of one of the most lopsided, dominant, individual defensive performances in NFL history to come. Personally, what I think … Read more

Saquon Barkley Injury a Dark Cloud Over Dominant Performance

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Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants were down 20-0 at halftime and were outscored 60-0 through the first six quarters of the season. That’s when Saquon Barkley put the Giants on his back, against the Arizona Cardinals. New York scored four touchdowns in the second half and a field goal to pull out a 31-28 win over … Read more

Micah Parsons Makes Early Defensive Player of The Year Statement vs. Giants

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Micah Parsons

The 2023 NFL season is now underway, and former Penn State Football star Micah Parsons is already up to his old tricks. The Dallas Cowboys defensive end made his presence known early to New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones with a violent sack of the signal caller in the first quarter of the Sunday Night … Read more

Pat Freiermuth Steelers’ Lone Bright Spot, Despite Suffering Chest Injury

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Penn State Football, Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers

In a game that was pretty much over a few minutes into the second quarter former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth did everything he could to make it a contest for the home town Steelers, who hosted the vaunted San Francisco 49ers in the season opener. If nothing else the third year starter showed … Read more

Former Penn State Football WR Makes Washington Commanders Roster

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Penn State Football

Former Penn State Football wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley had a strong preseason for the Washington Commanders, and was handsomely rewarded for his efforts. According to ESPN’s John Keim, Tinsley has made the Washington Commanders’ 53-man roster after signing as an undrafted free agent this offseason. Tinsley impressed this preseason with six catches for 129 yards … Read more

2 Former Penn State Football Stars Named ‘Biggest Winners’ of NFL Preseason

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Penn State Football, Sean Clifford

While Penn State Football is set to host West Virginia this weekend to kick off the 2023 season, a couple of former Nittany Lions are getting set to begin their rookie seasons in the NFL. In April, six Penn Staters were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. After rookie minicamp and a full preseason of … Read more

Sean Clifford Will be Packers’ Backup QB

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Penn State Football

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

Former Penn State Football Standout Turning Heads in Rookie NFL Preseason

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Penn State Football

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

Packers Get Full Sean Clifford Experience in NFL Preseason Debut

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Penn State Football

Former Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford took the field for his first NFL game Friday night with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Cincinnati Bengals in week 1 of the NFL preseason. Presumed starter Jordan Love took the first two drives for Green Bay before turning the offense over to the 25-year-old rookie hailing from … Read more

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

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Joey Porter Jr.

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 … Read more

Could Sean Clifford Make Packers’ Week 1 Roster?

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Penn State Football, Sean Clifford

After being a surprise fifth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers, is it possible Sean Clifford could be in uniform on Week 1? It’s not as crazy as you think. Jordan Love is the starter, having waited his turn behind future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers. But, behind the highly touted but unproven starter, the Packers roster is … Read more