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Penn State’s defense took a significant hit with the news that starting safety KJ Winston Jr. is out long-term due to injury, according to head coach James Franklin. Winston, one of the top safeties in the nation and a projected first-round NFL Draft pick, leaves a major void in the Nittany Lions’ secondary. However, the […]
Injury concerns for Penn State Football. Coach James Franklin announces long-term injuries to key players in the team.
Uncover the defensive struggles of Penn State coach James Franklin’s team. Learn how tackling, technology, and injuries affected their performance.
Discover the comeback story of Penn State Football’s defensive end Smith Vilbert. Learn about his journey back to the field and what the future holds for him.
Get to know Penn State safety Dejuan Lane and his impressive start to the 2024 season. Find out how this true freshman is making waves on the field.
Find out why Penn State Football’s defensive line is poised for success in the upcoming season. Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton are two players to watch.
Uncover the secrets behind Penn State Football’s stellar defense: top-ranked rushing defense, strong pass defense, and a new defensive coordinator leading the way.
Takeaways from Penn State’s spring practices: Expect another elite defense in 2024. Learn more about what the Nittany Lions have to offer this upcoming season.
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 […]
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 added an elite piece to the 2025 recruiting class, and Tom Allen’s defense, with a commitment from LB Dayshaun Burnett.
Former Penn State Football and UMass tight end Adam Breneman has taken to the media life post football, becoming a college football analyst for CBS Sports, the Big Ten Network, and ESPN and hosting his own college football podcast Next Up With Adam. The former three-time All-American tight end did not mince words when talking […]
With Tom Allen’s hiring as Penn State’s defensive coordinator officially announced, Penn State Football again has a full staff for next season, at the moment. However, although Allen brings a wealth of experience with him to Penn State Football, will the hiring cost the Nittany Lions another star assistant coach? Officially official. ✔️ Welcome to […]
Penn State Football will hire a defensive coordinator with prior head coaching experience, Tom Allen, to replace Manny Diaz.
Penn State Football is expected to hire former Indiana head coach Tom Allen as its defensive coordinator. Allen was fired in late November and will get paid a $15.5 million buyout. No stranger to the Big Ten, Allen spent seven full seasons coaching the Hoosiers, accumulating a record of 33-49. His extensive experience, including leading […]
James Franklin has zeroed in on the next defensive coordinator for Penn State Football. According to multiple reports Sunday, including ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Penn State is expected to hire former Indiana head coach Tom Allen to be the Nittany Lions‘ successor to Manny Diaz at defensive coordinator. Sources: Penn State is targeting former Indiana coach […]
Penn State Football is in search of a new defensive coordinator, to replace Manny Diaz, who departs to take the Duke head coaching job.
