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In a move that promises to revive his career, tight end Mike Gesicki signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots earlier this spring. Gesicki’s decision carries extra significance as it reunites him with former mentor Bill O’Brien, who recruited him to play for Penn State Football. “That relationship, from when he recruited me […]
In the aftermath of a challenging 2022 season, Odafe Oweh, the talented Baltimore Ravens defensive standout has emerged with a steadfast determination to bounce back in 2023. It would be easy for Oweh to wipe the slate clean, after producing only 3.0 sacks and 39 total pressures last fall, after bursting onto the scene with […]
In a surprising turn of events, former Penn State Football quarterback Sean Clifford finds himself inheriting the legendary Aaron Rodgers’ old locker in Green Bay. The Packers selected Clifford in the fifth round of the highly anticipated 2023 NFL Draft, in a bit of a surprise selection, and there’s a very real chance the former […]
Penn State Football is building another great recruiting class in the 2024 cycle, but the Nittany Lions still don’t have a commitment at the most important position on the field. Despite having 13 commits in the 2024 class, Penn State does not have a quarterback in the fold yet. It is uncommon for a class […]
Penn State Football had six players chosen during the 2023 NFL Draft, but they aren’t the only Nittany Lions who will be on rosters across the league this spring. While the path to a roster spot is a lot steeper for undrafted free agents, Penn State Football had four more players sign with teams following […]
The Penn State Football White Out game is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and this season’s game will take place against a Big Ten Conference foe, the program announced on May 15. This season, the Penn State Football White Out will take place on Sept. 23 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, in […]
Penn State Football is coming off its fourth 11-win season since 2016 and the expectations are high entering the 2023 campaign. The Nittany Lions return key offensive contributors such as Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and Theo Johnson. While the defense looks to be the deepest in years with Kalen King, Abdul Carter, and Chop Robinson […]
Penn State Football is still trying to find its quarterback for the 2024 recruiting class, but there’s reason to have faith in Nittany Lions offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich. Yurcich is responsible for one the best talent evaluations we’ve ever seen Penn State pull off. Back in the 2022 cycle, Yurcich identified 3-star QB Drew […]
Penn State Football finds itself in the middle of one of the best recruiting battles of the 2024 cycle. Jamonta Waller, a 5-star outside linebacker from Mississippi, dropped his top ten list of schools on Saturday afternoon and the Nittany Lions made the cut. What makes this list interesting is that Penn State is the […]
Penn State Football has been one of the hottest programs on the recruiting trail for the past three cycles, but recruiting still needs to improve at one key position. Wide receiver has been a struggle for the Nittany Lions lately, and the lack of recruiting success played a role in the departure of position coach […]
Joey Porter might have slipped out of the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the former Penn State Football standout might have landed in his ideal situation. That was evident, following his Porter’s rookie minicamp practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers, after being chosen in the second-round with the No. 32 overall pick during last […]
Penn State Football will kickoff the 2023 college football season before you know it, opening a campaign with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations, on Sept. 2, under the lights against West Virginia. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions boast one of the nation’s most talented rosters, and behind former five-star quarterback Drew Allar, have arguably […]
Projected Penn State Football starting quarterback Drew Allar finished up spring practice by going 19 for 30 for 202 yards and a touchdown during the Nittany Lions‘ Blue-White Game. However, the work for Allar didn’t end with spring practice. As has been Allar’s routine, Allar returned home to Ohio to work with Brad Maendler of […]
The New England Patriots have had a need at tight end for a few seasons now, and they might have finally found the answer in Mike Gesicki. NFL insiders are hailing Gesicki as one of the most underrated offseason additions, and he could be a huge asset for Mac Jones and the Patriots’ passing game. […]
Penn State Football has its future quarterback in Drew Allar. But before we dive into the film, lets discuss where Allar came from: In high school, According to 247 sports, he was a five-star rated prospect sitting as the top among quarterbacks and number three overall. Allar was ranked as the sixth quarterback in his […]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2023 NFL season, all eyes are on the development of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett. And one player who could be instrumental in helping Pickett make the leap to the next level is former Nittany Lions tight end Pat Freiermuth. Freiermuth was drafted by the Steelers in the second […]
Penn State Football has been on a roll on the recruiting trail for almost three years now, but one position seems to be lacking behind the others. That position is wide receiver, a critical position in the college game. The Nittany Lions have produced a few notable talents at wide receiver over the past few […]
Sean Clifford being chosen during the 2023 NFL Draft was one of the biggest surprises of the entire weekend, when the former Penn State Football quarterback went off the board in the fifth-round to the Green Bay Packers. But, with his Nittany Lions career in the rearview, Clifford is now Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s primary […]
Penn State Football will open the 2023 football season at home under the lights at 7:30pm on September 2nd. The Nittany Lions host the West Virginia Mountaineers on the opening weekend of the season, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. inside Beaver Stadium. Penn State made the start time official today, which can be watched on […]
The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and the six former Penn State Football standouts who were chosen, are hitting the practice fields for their teams all across the country. From Pittsburgh Steelers second-round pick Joey Porter Jr. to Parker Washington, chosen in the sixth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Nittany Lions were well represented […]
