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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.

Olu Fashanu

Penn State Football: Analyst Lists Olu Fashanu as 1 of 4 OTs with Round 1 Grade

Just three and a half weeks out from the 2024 NFL draft, Penn State Football offensive tackle Olu Fashanu remains in contention to be Penn State‘s first offensive lineman drafted in the first round of the NFL draft since 2007 (Levi Brown) and the fifth Nittany Lions‘ player to be drafted in the first round […]

Penn State Football: 2 Nittany Lions Named Top-10 NFL Draft Prospects by CBS Sports

With the 2023 college football season and the Senior Bowl firmly behind 2024 NFL draft prospects, all eyes have turned to the NFL combine and individual school pro days. Penn State Football figures to play a starring role in this year’s draft. Ahead of these two pivotal events in the draft process, however, two former […]

How Penn State Football OT Olu Fashanu is Cementing Status as Nation’s Best

Penn State Football offensive line coach Phil Trautwein has put together quite a front for his five star quarterback, Drew Allar and so far the results speak for themselves. The first-year sophomore starter has thrown eight touchdowns with no interceptions and has only been sacked twice through the first four games, all victories for the […]

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. […]

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 […]

Inside the Huddle: 7 Must-Watch Penn State Football Players Set to Rock Fall Camp

Penn State Football is again going to be vying for a Big Ten Championship and their first ever College Football Playoff appearance in 2023. Competition will be fierce throughout training camp and there are several intriguing storylines to follow. Both sides of the ball are going to need to be at their best to knock […]

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 […]

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 […]

Best Offensive Line Under James Franklin? How Penn State Football Turned Weakness into Strength

When head coach James Franklin took over the Penn State Football program in 2014, only one year removed from some of the harshest sanctions in the history of the NCAA, no position was hit harder by the sanctions than the offensive line. With the Nittany Lions‘ football scholarships initially being “reduced from 25 to 15 […]

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