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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 […]
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 […]
The season is inching closer every second for Penn State Football, and as Week 1 nears, expectations continue to rise for the Nittany Lions. Josh Pate, the host of Late Kick with Josh Pate, dropped his season predictions on Sunday night, and let’s just say it was positive for Penn State. Pate has the Nittany […]
Penn State Football is closing in on its 2023 season opener against West Virginia with lofty expectations, and a roster capable of competing for the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. However, the Nittany Lions‘ charge to a championship is set to take place with the backdrop of a changing college football landscape. This season, […]
As the 2023 college football season approaches, Penn State Football has legitimate championship aspirations. Head coach James Franklin finds himself equipped with all the necessary tools to propel his team to success. With a formidable running back duo, a potential Heisman Trophy contender, an emerging defensive star, and the return of a key figure, the […]
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 […]
Not quite the White Out, and not a stripe out, Penn State Football opens the 2023 regular season against West Virginia in the program’s annual ‘Helmet Stripe” game inside Beaver Stadium. While the game also marks the debut of NBC’s prime time coverage of the Big Ten, Penn State fans will play a starring role […]
The excitement is building to a crescendo around the Penn State Football program as a season with sky-high expectations is rapidly approaching, but one major question remains unanswered. According to sources close to the program, the expectation is head coach James Franklin will name the Nittany Lions‘ starting quarterback during the week leading up to […]
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, […]
Penn State Football fans have known all offseason that the Nittany Lions have an elite pass rush, and it seems the media is starting to catch on. On Monday afternoon, Big Ten Network analyst Howard Griffith dropped his top five edge rushers in the conference, and Penn State was well represented. Griffith had redshirt senior […]
The 2023 College Football season is rapidly approaching, and Penn State Football opens its College Football Playoff quest on a grand stage. Penn State hosts West Virginia inside what promises to be a raucous Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. If you want to watch James Franklin‘s loaded Nittany Lions led by […]
Less than two weeks out from Penn State Football opening the 2023 season against West Virginia in Beaver Stadium on September 2nd, at least one sports book isn’t giving the Mountaineers much of a chance to pull off the upset. Fanduel’s line for the Week 1 tilt has held steady at Penn State -20.5 with […]
Penn State Football continued its tradition of landing the top talent from Pennsylvania, especially at the running back position, on Saturday night. This time, it was in the form of a 2026 recruit in running back Messiah Mickens from Camp Hill, Pa. #AGTG COMMITTED 🔵⚪️ #Happyvalley @Hayesfawcett3 @Coach_JHiII pic.twitter.com/oaDNO1l43s — Messiah Mickens (@Messiah_1M) August […]
Ohio’s Olentangy high school and the home of Penn State Football’s 2024 quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer began the season Friday night against Ohio’s Toledo Whitmer high school. Olentangy QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Penn State commit, warming up prior to tonight’s season opener. pic.twitter.com/IXmBMOkoMC — Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) August 18, 2023 In a dominant 46-35 win […]
Penn State Football has a loaded roster as the 2023 season opener against West Virginia looms, but very few teams enter a new season without any holes, and the Nittany Lions are no different. In this week’s Mailbag, a key position battle and two of the biggest concerns for James Franklin‘s team take center stage. […]
The 2023 Penn State Football season is only two weeks away. There’s a lot of hype around the Nittany Lions after going 11-2 last season, and for good reason. Head coach James Franklin‘s team bring A LOT of talent back and made key additions from the transfer portal. All of that returning production resulted in […]
After missing eight games last season due to injury, Penn State Football offensive lineman Landon Tengwall was expected to start at left guard as he did in 2022 before his injury. Now, with less than three weeks left in fall camp before West Virginia comes to town in week one, Tengwall is again sidelined with […]
Penn State Football inside linebacker Kobe King is making the most of fall practices/ spring absence of Elsdon In 2022, King and Tyler Elsdon virtually shared reps at MIKE linebacker, splitting reps 60/40 throughout most games. However, Elsdon was named the starter in all 13 games last season with King coming off of the bench. […]
Penn State Football sophomore quarterback Drew Allar has not even been named the starter yet, but he’s already showing plenty of leadership qualities. On Tuesday night, the former 5-star recruit posted a picture on X/Twitter with the entire offensive line group, including walk-ons. In the post, Allar explained that he partnered with Bose to gift […]
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. […]
