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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 […]

Penn State football avoided disaster in Week 2. After persevering through a 24-20 deficit at halftime against Bowling Green, the Nittany Lions escaped with a 34-27 win. Head coach James Franklin announced that they will be without tight end Andrew Rappleyea for Week 3, and most likely additional games moving forward. Rappleyea, who was seen […]

Over the last two seasons, Penn State football has been near elite, with a 21-5 record. Led by head coach James Franklin for the past decade, the Nittany Lions have been at or near the top of the Big Ten more often than not. Former Penn State star Micah Parsons also carries those high expectations and […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions put the college football world on notice after the performance of junior quarterback Drew Allar. The signal-caller threw 11-for-17 with 216 yards and three touchdowns in Penn State’s victory over West Virginia. Not to mention, he had a play where he bulldozed West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter. Penn State head […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin wants consistency from his team this season. Franklin is happy with the team’s first step, after the team crushed West Virginia Saturday. “We got to it today,” Franklin said, per ESPN. “But we’ve got to do it week in and week out.” Penn State football built a 20-6 halftime […]

Penn State football has some major expectations this coming season. The Nittany Lions are picked ninth in the country, in the preseason coach’s poll. Penn State is led by a head coach in James Franklin, who has won a lot of games. The team has a solid young quarterback in Drew Allar. Despite these weapons, […]

Penn State football head coach James Franklin is being accused of interfering with medical decisions that team doctors had to make, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Pete Seidenburg was a team doctor for the Nittany Lions in the past while Franklin was the head coach, but he is no longer with the team. […]

Now that the college football spring games have all but sprung us into the excitement again for the upcoming 2024 season, it’s time to start thinking once again about the new expanded College Football Playoff that will be moving to 12 teams this year. The sport of college football is changing rapidly, with the expanded […]

Coache James Franklin has a lot to do in terms of schemes and rotational shakeups. His Penn State football program may have notched a 10-win record but they are still a middle of the pack team in the Big Ten Conference. Not to mention, their loss in the Peach Bowl alerted some needs for better […]

Penn State football’s highly touted 2025 recruiting class has another commit. Three-star wide receiver prospect Lyrick Samuel announced his commitment Monday on Twitter. “I will like to thank every program that has taken the time to show an interest in me. After deep consideration and conversations with my family I have decided that I will […]

Coach James Franklin has a lot to figure out when it comes to the Penn State football defense. With Chop Robinson and Asida Isaac declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, a huge void in the Nittany Lions’ linebacker corps. One person was ready to make the big move and step up for the team. He […]

James Franklin and Penn State football have had to hire three new coordinators this season, and the Nittany Lions aren’t the only team that is dealing with offseason changes. College sports are changing dramatically, and we are seeing a lot of interesting moves because of it. There are a lot of transfers, and a lot […]

The Penn State football team has a big season ahead of them in 2024, and they picked up a big wide receiver transfer that should help them find success. That WR is Julian Fleming, and he is transferring to the Nittany Lions from Ohio State football. Penn State is hoping to make their first College […]

Following the departure of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, who took the Duke head coaching job on December 7th, Penn State football coach James Franklin didn’t waste much time before hiring former Indiana coach Tom Allen as Diaz’s replacement. But, said Franklin on Tuesday, the process to hire Allen into the Penn State football program took […]

Penn State football had a great season in 2023, but the Nittany Lions weren’t able to get over the hump and defeat some conference rivals. Penn State lost to Ohio State and Michigan, en route to a 10-3 season. Penn State is working in the transfer portal, and through their recruiting class, to get the […]

Penn State football is considered elite in terms of facilities and play on the field, but it’s been left behind on the recruiting side for years. The Nittany Lions haven’t been able to acquire top-level talent like Big Ten foes Ohio State and Michigan. This changes with a massive boost to its recruiting budget. They […]

This year’s Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will feature No. 11 Ole Miss and No. 10 Penn State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The second of the New Year’s Six bowl games will take place on Dec. 30 that has both of these historic programs meeting each other for the very first time. Lane Kiffin has […]

One of the best games of bowl season is the Peach Bowl and we will see Penn State football and Ole Miss football do battle in that game on Saturday. This is a marquee bowl game, and the Nittany Lions and Rebels are both trying to pick up win #11 on the season. Penn State […]

Penn State football is getting ready to take on Ole Miss football in the Peach Bowl this weekend. The Peach Bowl is one the best bowl games you can get, and both the Nittany Lions and the Rebels are seeking their 11th win of the season. This is a big bowl game for Penn State […]

Penn State football secured quarterback prospect Ethan Grunkemeyer earlier this week for the class of 2024. The four-star recruit will join the Nittany Lions next year, but the question is now if he will play during his first year at Penn State. The Nittany Lions of course already have quarterback Drew Allar, who will be […]

National Signing Day was on Wednesday, and Penn State football once again signed a pretty solid recruiting class. The Nittany Lions have been able to consistently recruit well since James Franklin took over, and they once again have one of the best recruiting classes in the Big Ten. Penn State has a lot of talented […]

Following the recent departure of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, who took the Duke head coaching job on December 7th, Penn State head coach James Franklin didn’t waste much time before hiring Diaz’s replacement. Just a couple of weeks before Penn State’s appearance in the Peach Bowl vs. Ole Miss, Franklin and the Nittany Lions are […]

The Penn State football team was tasked with replacing both coordinators this offseason. Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was fired after the Nittany Lions lost to Michigan, and defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is leaving Penn State for the Duke head coaching job. The Nittany Lions have found a new OC, but the search for a new […]

While the Penn State football team prepares to play Ole Miss in an intriguing Peach Bowl matchup, Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin used a portion of his Peach Bowl media day to discuss a different, even more daunting opponent … the current state of the NCAA. Now before you roll your eyes and say, […]

The Penn State football team has one more game this season as they will take on Ole Miss football in the Peach Bowl on December 30th. It will be the last time the 2023 Nittany Lions take the field, but the team is likely going to look different. The Peach Bowl is not a College […]

A week after hiring its new offensive coordinator, Penn State football lost its defensive coordinator as Manny Diaz took the head coaching job at Duke. Now James Franklin and his coaching staff are searching for their next coaching leader on defense, but that won’t happen before Penn State’s bowl game on Dec. 30. “We’ll handle […]

Two of the most important things going on in the college football world right now are bowl season and the transfer portal. Bowl games start next Saturday, and the transfer portal just opened up at the beginning of the week. Penn State football is taking on Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl, and James Franklin […]