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The Skinny Position: GHeight: 6’4”Weight: 205 poundsDOB: August 11, 2007 (age 18)Catches: LeftHometown: Kennewick, WA2025-26 Team: Gilmour Academy (USHS-Prep)2025-26 Stats: .919 save percentage,...

For the last several years, the Penn State passing game has been rather disappointing. Drew Allar was a square peg in the Andy Kotelnicki offense round hole, and coupled with subpar performances...

1. The Secondary There are a lot of new faces, but the talent level remains high for the defensive backfield. Daryus Dixson figures to jump into a starting spot at cornerback after playing in all...

Nick Dawkins was a three-star recruit when he joined Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. He did not crack the starting lineup until 2024, but his impact was immediately felt on the offensive line....

With the 2026-27 college sports calendar drawing ever closer, I thought I would take some time to profile Penn State hockey’s incoming freshman class, starting with goaltender Ryder Fetterolf. The...

Vaea Ikakoula was a three-star recruit and the No. 15 player from Utah in the 2025 class. He originally committed to Stanford in June of 2024 before flipping to Iowa State at the end of the...

Chimdy Onoh was a four-star prospect when he joined Penn State’s 2023 recruiting class. The Maryland native was the No. 13 overall offensive lineman prospect in the 2023 class and the No. 4 player...

Alijah Carnell was a three-star prospect from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas when he committed to Iowa State. He appeared in two games during his freshman season in 2024, making two...

Penn State wide receivers have only been good vibes the last couple years. Great on the field, great in recruiting, definitely no FREAK OUTS here. Nope, no sir. Koby Howard (RS FR) I don’t know if...

No one has the number 57 on Penn State’s 2026 roster, so for today’s entry we are turning back the clock to one of the most decorated linemen in program history. AQ Shipley played both defensive...

ICYMI-unfortunately, Penn State has had a rough couple days in recruiting. First, Khalil Taylor tossed the Nittany Lion hat aside to choose Nebraska, and then yesterday, running back Aiden Gibson...

Four-Star QB Calls for Penn State Let’s start with the good news. In one of Matt Campbell’s biggest gets yet, four-star QB James Armstrong committed to Penn State on Thursday. The Aliquippa, Pa.,...

With just 58 days until Penn State-Marshall, it’s time to honor former offensive lineman Landon Tengwall, who wore No. 58 for the Nittany Lions. Tengwall was recruited by James Franklin as a...

We’re back with one of our favorite Summer time series where we give three reasons for optimism and concern for Penn State football’s offense, defense, and special teams. Today, we address the...

We’ve reached the end of the Allen/Singleton era in Happy Valley, and it’s time for a new regime. The Nittany Lions will now turn to a mix of familiar and fresh talent in its running back room to...

We’ve got 59 days until Penn State opens its season against Marshall. For 59 days, we’re reminiscing on Tony Rojas’ iconic 59-yard pick-six in the Nittany Lions’ first-ever playoff game. Welcome...

The Field Goals/Extra Point Guy Ryan Barker (RS Jr.) Barker was arguably one of the most important players retained by Matt Campbell’s staff, especially considering they are breaking in new...

Just a day after four-star PA wide receiver Khalil Taylor spurned Penn State for Nebraska, the Nittany Lions got more fantastic news as four-star South Carolina running back Aiden Gibson announced...

Argentina overcame plenty of adversity during the 10-match World Cup unbeaten streak they brought into their round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesda

We’re back with one of our favorite Summer time series where we give three reasons for optimism and concern for Penn State football’s offense, defense, and special teams. Per usual, we begin with...

We’re now just 60 days away from Penn State football’s season opener against Marshall. While former Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle wore No. 60 during his time as a player in Happy Valley, we...

Penn State cleaned house after a rough mid-season collapse that caused James Franklin's firing. This year, Matt Campbell tries to pick up the pieces.

Four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska.

We’ve got 61 days left. Here’s a bit of weird Penn State football trivia. Penn State and State High’s Jordan Norwood at one point held the NFL record for the longest punt return in a Super Bowl...

It’s now just 62 days until Penn State football opens its 2026 season against Marshall. While no current players wear No. 62, two-time captain Michal Menet was the last Nittany Lion to don that...

Mauricio Pochettino says the USMNT is not to blame for the Folarin Balogun controversy.

Penn State opens its 2026 season in 63 days when the Lions are at home against Marshall. There is not a No. 63 on this year’s roster, but there is a No. 63 with Penn State ties who will be looking...

Penn State kicks off its football season in 64 days against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. It would be a downright disaster if Penn State didn’t score more than four points, something it infamously...

The Starters Marcus Neal, Jr. (JR) After a quiet start to his college career, Marcus Neal had a breakout season in 2025. He was named third-team All-Big 12 in 2025 and tallied 77 tackles, two...

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 215 poundsHometown/High School: Aliquippa, PA (Hopewell H.S.)Ranking: ★★★★ (90 Rivals — No. 101 overall, No. 9 QB)Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida State,...

ICYMI, yesterday, Penn State officially became an Adidas school. Want to order gear? Here’s where to get it both locally and online Wondering how many players that football’s first opponent...

The return of Penn State football is a little more than two months away from happening as the Lions will open at home against Marshall in 65 days. Wearing No. 65 for the home team this year will...

KEY PLAYERS Andrew Rappleyea It seems time for Rappleyea to have his breakout campaign and become a known commodity outside of Happy Valley. Blessed with incredible athleticism for his 6-4, 250...

Today marks the “Adidas Era” at Penn State, with the Nittany Lions switching from Nike to Adidas for at least the next 10 years. At 12 a.m. on the dot, all of Penn State Athletic accounts sent out...

Matt Campbell will make his Penn State coaching debut in 66 days when the Nittany Lions take the field against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. When Campbell made the shift from Iowa State to Penn...

Penn State is 67 days away from kicking off the 2026 football season when they play host to Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Wearing No. 67 this season is redshirt junior offensive lineman Henry...

Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is undergoing a massive renovation, costing over $700 million, and spread out over several seasons. Some of the less flashy (but wholly necessary) upgrades include...

Penn State will open its season in 68 days at Beaver Stadium against Marshall. Prized offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh will hope to be fully healthy and in the starting lineup against the...

Penn State opens its football season at home in 69 days against Marshall. There’s no No. 69 on this year’s football roster, but in 1969, the Lions completed a second straight unbeaten season and...

Incoming Penn State hockey goaltender Ryder Fetterolf was drafted 125th overall by the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 NHL Draft: Fetterolf is undersized for a goaltender but...

Penn State hockey recruit Pierce Mbuyi added to the Nittany Lions’ draft total on Saturday when he was selected 86th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins: Mbuyi plays for the Owen Sound Attack of...

Penn State hockey commit Egor Shilov was drafted 43rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft: Shilov quickly flew up the NHL Draft radar after an outstanding 2025-26 season...

It’s now 10 weeks before Penn State takes the field against Marshall to open the 2026 college football season. That’s 70 days and wearing No. 70 for the Lions this year will be transfer offensive...

Penn State hockey recruit Jaxon Cover was drafted with the 32nd and final pick of the first round by the Ottawa Senators on Friday night: Cover committed to Penn State in April. He did not start...

After an outstanding 2025-26 season, Penn State hockey winger Gavin McKenna was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night to kick off the 2026 NHL Entry Draft: Before his...

Everything you need to know about the Gavin McKenna's mom, who was at the heart of the legal situation involving her son.

The group representing Linebacker U. for 2026 is quite different from previous years. The linebacker corps will be made up mostly of returning Nittany Lions and incoming Cyclones (and one former...

In 71 days, Penn State will be back on the field at Beaver Stadium when they play host to Marshall in the season opener. In that game, it’s likely that No. 71 Garrett Sexton, a redshirt sophomore...

The 2025-26 NHL season closed out 11 days ago with the Carolina Hurricanes bulldozing their way to the franchise’s second Stanley Cup. All 32 franchises will look toward their future this weekend...