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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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Kobe King Rising up Penn State Football Depth Chart

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. […]

MUST SEE: Penn State Football QB Drew Allar Extends Generous Gift to Offensive Line

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 […]

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. […]

Beyond Abdul Carter, Who is Next Great Penn State Football Linebacker? | MAILBAG

No. 7 Penn State Football opens the season against West Virginia on Sept. 2 against West Virginia, with a loaded roster capable of making a national championship push this fall. Manny Diaz‘s defense is loaded with talent and more than a worthy complement to a star-studded offense led by quarterback Drew Allar, running backs Nick […]

Penn State Football Opens Within College Football Playoff Striking Distance in Preseason AP Poll

in an exciting start to the college football season, the Penn State Football secured an impressive No. 7 ranking in the Preseason AP Poll. Penn State is among the elite as one of the five teams from the Big Ten Conference featured in the top-25 rankings. Including incoming Big Ten Conference members for the 2024 […]

Packers Get Full Sean Clifford Experience in NFL Preseason Debut

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 […]

Penn State Football Newcomer Ranked Among Top-15 in Nation by ESPN

Penn State Football kicks off the 2023 season against West Virginia in a matter of weeks, and the Nittany Lions could see key contributions from some major additions made over the offseason through the transfer portal. As the season nears, ESPN ranked their top-50 2023 college football newcomers: freshmen and transfers, with Penn State wide […]

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

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 […]

Penn State Football: 3 Nittany Lions Make ESPN List of Most Important Players in the Nation

ESPN writer Bill Connelly did an article on the 25 most important players in the 2023 College Football Playoff Race, and Penn State Football was well represented. Three Nittany Lions made the list: running back Nick Singleton, receiver Dante Cephas, and quarterback Drew Allar. How trio of Penn State Football stars factor into College Football […]

Early Bowl Projection Has Penn State Football Making College Football Playoff

We are a couple of weeks from the start of the 2023 regular season, and there is a legitimate buzz surrounding Penn State Football. Thanks in large part to Drew Allar taking the reins of an offense loaded with firepower, and an elite defense led by second-year coordinator Manny Diaz, there is genuine optimism James […]

Manny Diaz’ ‘Chip’ Could Result in Championship for Penn State Football

Manny Diaz is no stranger to elite defenses. In just his first season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, Diaz elevated the Nittany Lions‘ defensive production in almost every statistical category last year. Penn State Football held opponents under 20 points nine times in 2022, something they did only six times under previous defensive coordinator Brent […]

WATCH: Penn State Football QB Drew Allar connects on deep BOMB to transfer WR

Penn State Football quarterback Drew Allar is cooking during Nittany Lions training camp. The Heisman hopeful is looking to bring greatness back to Happy Valley and James Franklin is counting on Allar in a similar way he did with Saquon Barkley. Allar is being relied upon heavily to help change the culture and future direction […]

Penn State Football: Ranking Nittany Lions 2023 Games From Easiest to Toughest

The 2023 Penn State Football season is closing in ever so slightly. There’s a lot of hype around the Nittany Lions after going 11-2 last season, and for good reason. James Franklin‘s team bring A LOT of talent back and made key additions from the transfer portal. Much of the emphasis so far has been […]

5 Penn State Football BOLD Predictions for 2023 season

Penn State Football is under one month until the season kicks off in 2023. Behind quarterback Drew Allar and an experienced defense that’s loaded with talent at all three levels, the Nittany Lions have the pieces in place to make a run at the College Football Playoff. Will this be the year that James Franklin […]

Could Sean Clifford Make Packers’ Week 1 Roster?

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 […]

3 Factors that Could Help Drew Allar alleviate MAJOR Sean Clifford, Trace McSorley Weakness

Due to a few factors, Penn State’s offense under head coach James Franklin has always attempted to involve a mobile quarterback. In Franklin’s first year at Penn State Football, this was due to a lack of depth along the offensive line that was decimated from NCAA sanctions and led to 44 sacks of a not […]

Penn State Football: Ranking Top-5 Playmakers on Loaded Nittany Lions Defense

Penn State Football is ready to rock and roll in 2023. Despite a complete remake and upheaval of the Big Ten as we know it, this won’t change much for 2023. This could be the last dance of college football as it once traditionally was, before radical, unprecedented changes occur in 2024. Penn State’s defense […]

Watch Penn State Football Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer make INSANE touchdown throw

Penn State Football quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer is getting set to start his senior season at Olentangy high school and seems to have picked up right where he left off during camp season. Here in a video posted by Grunkemeyer’s quarterback coach Brad Maendler from QB Excelerate in Ohio, Grunkemeyer is seen making an impressive […]

Projecting Penn State Football Defense Starting Lineup, Primed for Dominant Manny Diaz Encore

Penn State Football defensive coordinator Manny Diaz enters his second season in Happy Valley with a load of talent on the defensive side of the football and an interesting predicament, how to get so many playmakers involved and on the field for enough snaps. Penn State returns eight starters from a defense that ranked 10th […]

Penn State Football Roars Into Preseason Coaches Poll Top-10

There is much to be Happy about in Happy Valley, but Penn State Football fans worldwide woke up with extra excitement Monday morning. The Nittany Lions have secured an impressive No. 7 position in the highly anticipated USA TODAY Coaches Preseason Poll. The 2023 College Football Preseason Coaches Poll is here. Which team(s) are too […]

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