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Penn State football coach James Franklin is trying to enjoy the experience of having a team in the College Football Playoff. After two rounds, the Nittany Lions are one of the final four teams standing. Penn State’s football coach says there is a story underneath all of the football action. “I think that much of […]

Before the 12-team College Football Playoff, Penn State was often the perennial bridesmaid, never the bride. In recent years, the Nittany Lions have frequently been on the outside looking in when it came to the four-team playoff, while their Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Michigan earned top-four spots. Now, with a win over Notre […]

Penn State football picked up a 31-14 win over Boise State in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl to advance to the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff, and James Franklin made an appearance on College Gameday to discuss the game. When Nick Saban got to ask a question, he started with a playful one. “You know […]

The key matchup most people were focusing on going into the New Year’s Eve showdown between Boise State and Penn State football was running back Ashton Jeanty versus the Nittany Lions’ defensive line. While that was definitely a difference-making battle, more fans clearly should have been talking about the two other impactful ball carriers in […]

Penn State has yet to silence its doubters, and it will not get the chance to until at least next week, but the team should be commended for the impressive effort it put forth against one of the best offensive talents in the country. The Nittany Lions stifled Ashton Jeanty and Boise State in the […]

The first round of the College Football Playoff took place last week, and a lot of people were disappointed with the results as there were a lot of blowouts. Now, the quarterfinals are set, and there are supposed to be some terrific matchups as the teams that originally had byes will be in action. One […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin is making the case that former coach Nick Saban should play a large role in College Football. Franklin wants Saban to be the game’s commissioner, per ESPN. “I think one of the most important things we can do is, let’s get a commissioner of college football that is waking […]

Penn State football heads into the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, playing its best football of the year. Head coach James Franklin’s team posted a dominant win over SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions now head into Glendale, Arizona, as the clear favorite against the No. 9 Broncos. […]

Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty has been the key factor in every football game this season, and that thought is the same goes for Penn State head coach James Franklin. Ahead of their matchup at the Fiesta Bowl, the Broncos running back has had a historic season. He’s rushed 344 times for 2,497 […]

After Penn State made history with a Fiesta Bowl victory over SMU, head coach James Franklin talked about what he looked forward to most in Saturday’s matchup. Franklin wanted this kind of moment for his players, per The Daily Collegian’s Lyle Alenstein. “I want them to experience what it’s like to win a Big 10 […]

Penn State football has a chance to make program history after its dominant victory over SMU in the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions pulled no punches in Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. Head coach James Franklin’s program overwhelmed the Mustangs from the start, pulling away to win 38-10. The No. 4 ranked team in […]

The No. 6 Penn State football team blew out the No. 11 SMU Mustangs in the first round of the College Football Playoff (CFP), 38-10, which was highlighted by a complete performance on both sides of the ball. As fans were speculating on the weather conditions impacting the Penn State football team, it looked like […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Penn State football has moved on from a heartbreaking loss to Ohio State from over a week ago. Head coach James Franklin’s squad responded in a huge way in Week 10, defeating another Big Ten rival in Washington 35-6 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions offense jumped out to an early 28-0 lead by halftime, […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions appeared to have a great chance at continuing with their unbeaten season after an early pick-6 gave head coach James Franklin’s team a 10-0 lead over Ohio State in the first quarter. But instead of building off that early momentum, Penn State was stopped in its tracks and could only […]

After starting the 2024 season at 7-0, Penn State picked up their first loss of the year to Ohio State in Week 10. The team’s overall record did not seem to matter to their fans after the disappointing defeat as head coach James Franklin was showered with boos as he left the field. Franklin not […]

Already this season, we’ve seen the likes of former WWE champion Sheamus, two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps serve as the celebrity guest picker on ESPN’s College Football Gameday. This Saturday, as the long-running pregame show heads to Happy Valley ahead of a highly-anticipated matchup between Penn State and Ohio […]

Penn State football is gearing up for its biggest game of the season, and they’re hoping to have their quarterback back for it. Drew Allar left the Nittany Lions’ win against Wisconsin on Saturday with what was described as a lower body injury and did not return. With Penn State, now ranked No. 3 in […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin had a special message to reporters and fans after the team defeated Wisconsin on Saturday. Franklin apologized for his behavior at a press conference earlier in the week, when he walked away from the microphone multiple times. James Franklin ends his postgame press conference by apologizing for his behavior […]

Some drama unfolded at a recent Penn State football press conference as head coach James Franklin refused to comment on a situation involving two former Nittany Lions players that are facing rape allegations. A university spokesperson told the media that there was a statement released and that there would be no further comments. When Franklin […]

Penn State was pushed to the limit by USC as the No. 4-ranked Nittany Lions made their cross-country trip to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Forced to play come-from-behind football for the majority of the game, Penn State emerged with a 33-30 overtime triumph over the Trojans. Penn State players just planted a flag at […]

When the Penn State football program heads out west for a crucial Big Ten matchup with the USC Trojans on Saturday, it’ll be one of the longest trips a team will need to make all year to play an in-conference road game. The Nittany Lions will travel nearly 2,700 miles from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Los […]

Just as it was last weekend, Happy Valley will be rocking on Saturday afternoon, as the undefeated Penn State Nittany Lions look to continue their perfect season in their first ever in-conference matchup with the UCLA Bruins. Penn State faces a rough three-game stretch after this week, visiting both USC and Wisconsin before hosting Ohio […]

It seems like it is not a matter of if but when Florida football head coach Billy Napier will be relieved of his duties. A rough showing at home versus UCF this Saturday night could bring about the end of his tumultuous tenure in Gainesville. If he is indeed dismissed in the middle or at […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin is saluting the fans of his team. Franklin says the Penn State fans played a key role in the team’s victory over Illinois on Saturday. “That was a phenomenal environment,” Franklin said, per the Associated Press. “We thought the fans had seven impacts on the game, whether it was […]

Penn State football is flying under the radar a little bit so far this season, but they have been impressive in victory on their way to a 2-0 start. Their offense, which was much maligned after an up and down season last year (and over the past few years, for that matter), has been operating […]

Penn State football is undefeated through three weeks this season, but they suffered a major loss in the secondary during their last game against Bowling Green on Sept. 7. Star safety KJ Winston left that game against the Falcons in the first half, and head coach James Franklin now says that Winston is going to […]

Penn State football is bracing to be without some key pieces ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Head coach James Franklin outlined multiple players who are not expected to play, like star safety KJ Winston, who exited early during their contest against Bowling Green. Franklin also mentioned freshman TE […]