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Is this finally the year that James Franklin and Penn State Football break through into the College Football Playoff? Led by highly touted true sophomore quarterback Drew Allar, who commands an offense that boasts one of the nation’s premier backfields, a stellar offensive line and a defense that is loaded with playmakers at all three […]
Pat Narduzzi just can’t stop talking about Penn State Football. On Pittsburgh’s 93.7 The Fan, in the wake of opening week of the college football season, Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi once again returned to one of his favorite topics; the Nittany Lions. When asked if Penn State vs. Pitt would return, Narduzzi commented […]
Former Penn State Football wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley had a strong preseason for the Washington Commanders, and was handsomely rewarded for his efforts. According to ESPN’s John Keim, Tinsley has made the Washington Commanders’ 53-man roster after signing as an undrafted free agent this offseason. Tinsley impressed this preseason with six catches for 129 yards […]
Nick Singleton entered 2022 as a five-star prospect and ended the season as a household name for Penn State Football fans. Following in the footsteps of Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, and Journey Brown, Singleton became the latest Penn State running back from Pennsylvania to captivate Nittany Lions fans breaking off long touchdown runs and producing […]
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 […]
