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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.

Penn State Football

Is Paterno Field a Real Possibility for Penn State Football?

Reports surfaced Thursday that Paterno Field, or another version of honoring former Penn State Football head coach Joe Paterno, is actually being discussed at the highest levels within the University. While it’s been well documented that the alumni voted trustees are passionately in favor of honoring the Paterno Family, the last word from the University […]

Penn State Football All-Big Ten Defender Making Surprising Position Change

After two All-Big Ten seasons at linebacker, Abdul Carter is moving to defensive end for the 2024 season, according to the latest Penn State Football roster update. In 2022, Carter earned freshman All-American status after posting 56 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four pass deflections. He followed that up in his sophomore season […]

Drew Allar Named Top-10 Returning QB By Pro Football Focus

While the 2024 NFL draft is still over a month away and college teams have yet to begin spring practice with their 2024 rosters, Pro Football Focus is wasting no time ranking the quarterbacks returning to college in 2024, which puts Drew Allar into focus. In a self-proclaimed “controversial” ranking, PFF ranks Penn State’s signal […]

What Penn State Football Over/Under Means for College Football Playoff Hopes

FanDuel has set the over/under for Penn State Football in 2024, with the same win total as 2023, 9.5 wins. Penn State enters the new look Big Ten with a tougher schedule than 2023 on paper, facing new Big Ten entrants UCLA, Washington, and USC, along with opening the season on the road against West […]

What’s Next for Penn State Football Recruiting at Linebacker After Torrid Stretch

Penn State Football Recruiting picked up another significant commit on Wednesday with 4-star linebacker Dayshaun Burnett joining the class. Burnett is the tenth member of the 2025 class, but he is also the third linebacker commit, which is a notable fact. After taking just two linebackers in the 2024 class, there is some flexibility for […]

Penn State Football: Ranking Top-5 Newcomers Most Likely to Make Immediate Impact in 2024

Penn State Football returns plenty of talent from its 2023 roster that won 10 games heading into 2024, including its starting quarterback, two starting running backs, and one of the top tight ends in the country. However, after a wave of NFL draft departures at key positions, Penn State will look to a few incoming […]

Penn State Football: What Went Wrong for Nick Singleton in 2023, Why 2024 Will be Different

Penn State Football running back Nicholas Singleton had a down year in 2023. Singleton rushed for 752 yards on 4.4 yards per carry and eight touchdowns. In his freshman season in 2022, Singleton ran for 1,061 on 6.8 yards per carry. Some people thought Singleton looked slower and less explosive in his sophomore season. “I […]

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