Penn State Desperately Needs These Players to Step Up With K.J. Winston Lost to ‘Long-Term’ Injury

Penn State Football

Penn State’s defense took a significant hit with the news that starting safety KJ Winston Jr. is out long-term due to injury, according to head coach James Franklin. Winston, one of the top safeties in the nation and a projected first-round NFL Draft pick, leaves a major void in the Nittany Lions’ secondary. However, the … Read more

Penn State Football Waiting for Young TEs to Emerge With Andrew Rappleyea Out

Penn State Football, James Franklin

From being billed as the next Tyler Warren to sustaining a “long-term injury,” life came at Penn State Football redshirt freshman tight end Andrew Rappleyea fast this week. Coach James Franklin put Rappleyea’s ailment under that “long-term” umbrella when he spoke with reporters on Tuesday, which figures to put his final 10 games in jeopardy. … Read more