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Ahead of Penn State football’s battle with SMU on Dec. 21, the program has lost one of its most exciting quarterbacks in the rotation. Beau Pribula has hit the transfer portal as the Nittany Lions get ready for Saturday’s matchup at Beaver Stadium. The College Football Playoff is about to heat up, and this was […]

Penn State football will be without backup quarterback Beau Pribula after he entered the transfer portal. Nittany Lions alum Micah Parsons spoke on his podcast about his problem with the NCAA and the transfer portal this time of year. “Our backup QB Beau (Pribula) is leaving with an impossible decision,” Parsons said. “He’s going to […]

Two conference runner-ups face off as SMU faces Penn State in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an SMU-Penn State prediction and pick. SMU-Penn State Last Game – Matchup History SMU enters the game at 11-2 on the year. They lost their […]

Penn State football delivered an aggressive move with SMU and the College Football Playoffs on deck. The Nittany Lions addressed wide receiver in a big way, via USC. Former Trojans star wide receiver Kyron Hudson is off to State College, per Pete Nakos of On3.com. He comes to Penn State as one of its most prized […]

The college football transfer portal has caused quite a stir this month due to the timing. It opened on December 9 and closes on December 28, which means the portal disrupts the team’s preparations for the College Football Playoff. That’s been a complaint from many coaches across the country, and Penn State football boss James […]

The 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs might get off to a sloppy start. As the first-round matchups approach, early weather reports indicate that three of the four host schools — Ohio State, Penn State and Notre Dame — are all expecting snowy conditions, CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello pointed out. With the new 12-team CFP format, the […]

Much of the conversation surrounding what turned out to be the tightest Heisman Trophy race in fifteen years rightfully centered around Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty, a pair of transcendent superstars who delivered once-in-a-generation campaigns that were hardware-worthy in any season. But lost in the noise of this tight race was Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, […]

While Penn State football is getting ready for one of the biggest games in program history, the Nittany Lions got some massive news regarding next season. Starting quarterback Drew Allar told the team that he will be returning to play his senior season for Penn State in 2025, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He quickly […]

Penn State football created a playoff-ready roster ahead of the upcoming 12-team tournament. But the Nittany Lions sustained one loss in the quarterback room Sunday. Dual-threat passer Beau Pribula is on his way out. Pribula is heading towards the transfer portal, per 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. He won’t be able to play in the SMU-Penn […]

As it prepares for the College Football Playoff, Penn State football will host one of the top defensive linemen in the transfer portal. Head coach James Franklin had a successful eleventh year in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions went 11-2 and 8-1 in the Big Ten. As the No. 6 seed in the twelve-team playoff, […]

Penn State football safety Kevin Winston Jr., who is currently injured, has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, per Adam Schefter. “Penn State captain and All Big-Ten safety Kevin Winston Jr. has declared for the NFL draft. Winston suffered a partially-torn ACL during a Week 2 practice that ended his season. Cowboys head team physician […]

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff is almost here. The regular season is done, conference champions have been crowned and the field is set. This is a major change in college football that fans have been excited for, and on December 20th, the playoff will get underway. Things will start with first round games […]

Penn State football is by no means done with the 2024 season. The Nittany Lions are preparing for the College Football Playoff as the No. 6 seed. Penn State faces SMU in the quarterfinals after losing the Big Ten championship game. Despite the CFP looming, Penn State coaches are also trying to lock down recruits […]

The College Football Playoff field is now set as conference championship weekend is over. There were five conference title games with big implications on the College Football Playoff. We saw blowouts, overtime and games that ended on last-second field goals. It was an exciting weekend of football, and the stage is now set for the […]

Penn State football lost a talented defensive lineman to the transfer portal just a few days after the Big Ten championship game. Head coach James Franklin’s team lost the clash against No. 1 Oregon in a 45-37 thriller. The Nittany Lions will have a chance to bounce back from this defeat in the College Football […]

The 2024 college football season has been one of the biggest and most notable in collegiate sports history. There is obviously an intriguing Heisman Trophy race going on between Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty, but 2024 is most known for being the first year with a 12-team field in the College Football Playoff. Now, college […]

For the first time ever, the College Football Playoff will feature 12 teams in the postseason field. That makes this year’s selection show bigger than ever before. The four-hour show will see decisions made for which teams make the playoff and which teams don’t, as well as in-depth analysis and coverage of what this year’s […]

With a loss to Oregon in the Big 10 Championship Game, Penn State has now fallen to 0-2 on the year against top-five opponents. Clearly frustrated with the loss, head coach James Franklin could only contain his emotions for so long. During his pre-game press conference, Franklin was visibly annoyed as the sound of the […]

Penn State head coach James Franklin didn’t mince words about officiating following his team’s 45-37 loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game. While crediting the Ducks for their performance, Franklin expressed frustration over what he perceived as missed opportunities for officiating reviews and the disparity in penalties. “I don’t want this to come […]

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning couldn’t hold back his admiration for quarterback Dillon Gabriel after the team’s thrilling 45-37 victory over Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday night. Gabriel, who delivered a stellar performance, earned high praise from his coach. “This guy deserves every single thing that comes his way,” […]

After losing to the Oregon Ducks in the Big Ten Championship, Penn State football fans were adamant about wanting head coach James Franklin fired. While Franklin has led this team to being ranked No. 3 in the nation, his abilities as a head coach in games against ranked opponents continuously fall flat. Following yet another […]

The Michigan football team lost a commitment from four-star tight end Andrew Olesh on Friday. Olesh committed to the Wolverines back in July, but both Oregon and Penn State made a late push to flip him. A lot of people expected it to be the Ducks, but Olesh decided to stay home to play for […]

The college football regular season is now over as rivalry week concluded things over the weekend. It was a bizarre final couple of days as we saw thrilling endings in eight overtimes and shocking upsets that no one saw coming. There were zero conference title matchups set before the weekend, but all of the questions […]

The college football regular season is now over as rivalry week concluded things over the weekend. It was a bizarre final couple of days as we saw thrilling endings in eight overtimes and shocking upsets that no one saw coming. There were zero conference title matchups set before the weekend, but all of the questions […]

It’s that time of year again. With the college football regular season wrapping up last week in Week 14, the transfer portal has quickly become a hot topic. Although the portal doesn’t officially open until Dec. 9, NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion has already made headlines as one of the first big names to […]

Penn State blew out Maryland this past weekend, and they were gifted a spot in the Big Ten Championship game after Ohio State lost. Oregon clinched a spot in this game two weeks ago and looks like the best team in the country after blowing out Washington last week. It is time to continue our […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Penn State football team has made it into the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday to take on No. 1 Oregon. James Franklin and company benefitted from Ohio State’s shocking loss against Michigan to backdoor their way into Indianapolis. Of course, beating the Ducks will be no easy […]

The Georgia and Georgia Tech football teams completed one of the most iconic games in recent memory on Nov. 29, 2024. Georgia was down big throughout the majority of the game against their in-state rival, but they mounted an epic comeback that didn’t end until after eight overtimes. The lengthy game was not only one […]

Penn State’s dominant 44–7 victory over Maryland on Saturday wasn’t without controversy. The game’s final seconds saw a late touchdown pass from Nittany Lions backup quarterback Beau Pribula to wide receiver Tyseer Denmark, capping a one-sided rivalry game at Beaver Stadium. The decision didn’t sit well with Maryland head coach Mike Locksley, leading to a […]

The Penn State football team narrowly avoided a disastrous loss on Saturday as they survived a scare on the road against Minnesota. The Nittany Lions are in prime position to make their first ever College Football Playoff, but if they had lost to the Golden Gophers, their chances might’ve been out the window. Penn State […]

Penn State looks towards the playoffs, but first, they must face Maryland. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Maryland-Penn State prediction and pick. Maryland-Penn State Last Game – Matchup History Maryland comes into the game sitting at 4-7 on the year, and just 1-7 in conference play this year. […]

Penn State football sent a viral post on X about Eagles running back Saquon Barkley during Philadelphia’s win over Los Angeles. The former Nittany Lion had a monster game against the Rams, rushing for 255 yards and two touchdowns while also tallying up 47 yards receiving. The same weekend, head coach James Franklin and Penn […]

Penn State football survived a massive scare from Minnesota on Saturday in a game that would have severely damaged the Nittany Lions’ College Football Playoff hopes. James Franklin and company had to battle for 60 minutes in a gritty road game, but eventually did just enough to come away with a 26-25 win. Franklin shocked […]

In a pivotal Big Ten clash, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar demonstrated emotional growth and clutch performance as he led the No. 9 Nittany Lions to a dramatic 26-25 comeback victory over Minnesota. The game highlighted Allar’s resilience on the field and a significant sideline moment with head coach James Franklin that underscored his ongoing […]

The Minnesota football team is amid an intense Big Ten showdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Golden Gophers challenged the Nittany Lions early, earning a 19-16 lead by halftime. However, just before the halfway mark, Minnesota scored an impressive touchdown from a trick play that junior tight end Jamison Greers capped off. The […]

The college football season will be going on for another two months as the national championship will conclude the season in late January, but the regular season is almost over. It feels like everything just got started, but there are only two more weeks left before conference championship week. The intensity is ramping up all […]

It is a Big Ten Battle as Penn State visits Minnesota. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Penn State-Minnesota prediction and pick. Penn State-Minnesota Last Game – Matchup History Penn State enters the game sitting at 9-1 on the year while sitting 6-1 in conference play. They opened up […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions are not likely to play in the Big Ten football championship game in a few weeks at Lucas Oil Stadium. But it’s not impossible. Penn State has to contend with the Oregon Ducks, Indiana Hoosiers, and Ohio State Buckeyes either tied or ahead of them in the standings. Oregon is […]

Penn State football tight end Tyler Warren received a significant award after his stellar performance against Purdue. James Franklin’s team has remained focused since its tough home loss to Ohio State. Led by quarterback Drew Allar, the Nittany Lions offense was explosive against the Boilermakers, scoring 49 points in the blowout road win. Warren, second […]