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Penn State Target Commits Elsewhere Days After PSU OV

It doesn’t appear that one of the top cornerback recruits in the class of 2025 will become a Penn State player. Four-star defensive back Graceson Littleton

Penn State football is the ‘team to beat’ according to this 2025 4-star DB

Official visits are always critical to the decision-making process for any high school prospect. For the Penn State football team, it allows the Nittany Lions to create separation in specific recruiting battles.

Penn State Recruiting: 4-Star WR Sets Commitment Date, PSU a Finalist

A four-star Class of 2025WR who has Penn State in his top four has announced his commitment date. Penn State, along with Michigan, SMU and Texas A&M, is in the hunt for Taz Williams Jr., a four-star from Texas’ Red Oak High School.

Penn State Football Kickoff Times Revealed, Per Sources

Penn State Football is just over two months away from kicking off the 2024 regular season, and as networks roll out their broadcast schedules kickoff times are coming into focus.

Only Andrew Rappleyea Until Penn State Football

Opportunities abound for the redshirt freshman tight end We continue our ‘Tight End Week’ theme on the countdown with Andrew Rappleyea, a highly-touted blue-chip recruit coming out Milton Academy in Massachusetts who is seeking to make moves on the depth chart earn some playing time next to Tyler Warren and Khalil Dinkins.

The Big Ten Football Standings: NCAA APR Edition

The NCAA on Tuesday released its annual report on Academic Progress Rates, or APR, which measure college athletes' annual academic performance. The NCAA

ESPN's College Football Power Index Still Loves Penn State

ESPN's College Football Power Index fell in love with Penn State football last year and hasn't let go. In November, after the regular season concluded, the Nittany Lions ranked fourth in the ESPN FPI, ahead of playoff participants Alabama and Texas.

Penn State football: No. 1 QB in 2026, Nittany Lion target predicted to land in the SEC

The Penn State football team continues to search for the next star recruit at the quarterback position. Since landing five-star Drew Allar in the 2022 recruiting class and four-star Ethan Grunkemeyer in the 2024 recruiting class, the Nittany Lions are looking to stack blue-chip recruits in one of the most important position groups in the sport.

Penn State football 2024 White Out opponent coming into focus, per report

Nothing beats the Penn State football White Out game. Each season the college football world gets to see one of the greatest environments in the sport.

‘He Talks a lot About my Teammate…”: Penn State Wrestling Commit ‘Very Proud’ After Beating Gabe Arnold

Penn State wrestling commit Zack Ryderwould have been ecstatic to make it to the U.S. U20 World Team regardless of who he had to beat to get there. Beating Iowa’s Gabe Arnold was a bonus.

2 Penn State Games Could be Set For NBC Prime Time: What does this mean for the Whiteout?

As the season creeps closer and closer, networks have been announcing more and more kickoff times for the 2024 college football season, including the upcoming Penn State Football slate.

Penn State found ‘friction’ between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation

The school did not detail what internal follow-up — as suggested by the report — was done.

Pair of Penn State Legends on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

A pair of Penn State greats are being considered for the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation has unveiled the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot with football bowl subdivision player candidates.

Two Penn State Football Legends On 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

In January, Paul Posluszny was elected as the 27th Penn State Football legend to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. Now, five months later, two more Nittany Lions have earned their place on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, Ki-Jana Carter and D.J.

Penn State's Ki-Jana Carter, D.J. Dozier on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Ki-Jana Carter and D.J. Dozier, two of the greatest running backs in Penn State football history, are on the National Football Foundation's 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot.

Is Penn State football a non-threat in the Big Ten under James Franklin? The conference’s coaches weigh in

The Big Ten is set to move to a division-less format for the 2024 college football season, potentially infusing new blood into the conference title race.

Only Finn Furmanek Until Penn State Football

89 days! Today’s portion of the countdown honors a run-on and a “townie” (as us State College natives call ourselves) in Finn Furmanek. After a productive

Penn State football offers rising middle school QB prospect a full scholarship

The Penn State football team wrapped up a successful weekend of visits this past weekend. Players stepped on campus for both official and unofficial visits.

More major programs moving in on a top Penn State football QB target

The Penn State football team is swinging for the fences in the 2026 recruiting class. The Nittany Lions have targeted each of the top two quarterback prospects in the 2026 cycle.

Penn State-West Virginia Duel Slated for Big Noon Kickoff

The countdown is officially on for the 2024 Penn State football season as it was revealed that the Nittany Lions season opener at West Virginia is set to kickoff at noon on Aug.

Michigan, Penn State, and Oregon locked in battle for 2025 top-100 recruit

One of the top safeties in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list to four programs. Gonzaga (Md.) defensive back Kainoa Winston cut his list down to Oregon, Penn State, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Penn State Surprisingly Makes Top 6 List For Elite Prospect

The Penn State Women’s basketball program re-entered the national picture this past season and is looking to capitalize on its momentum. The Lady Lions posted a 22-13 record, including a 9-9 record in Big 10 play, and were ranked No.

Penn State Lady Lions basketball pushing for top 2025 recruit

The Penn State Lady Lions basketball program is in the mix for one of the elite prospects in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Last week, North Carolina guard Kamryn Kitchen included the Lady Lions in her list of top six programs.

Penn State HC James Franklin allegedly tried to interfere in medical decisions

If the allegations are true, it's not a great look for James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions.