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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Penn State QB Rocco Becht explains why Matt Campbell’s culture is an improvement over James Franklin

Penn State football continues adjusting to a new era under head coach Matt Campbell, and quarterback Rocco Becht recently offered insight into the cultural shift taking place inside the program....

Happy Valley Rewind: Wisconsin 2012

We’re back with another episode of Happy Valley Rewind, as this time we take a look back at the culmination of the 2012 season when Penn State knocked off the Wisconsin Badgers on Senior Day. Full...

Monday, May 4, 2026
MMQB – Blue-White Insights

The Blue-White Practice – not Game – was held on Saturday, April 25th, which means I’d normally discuss it the following Monday, but there was also this thing called the NFL Draft going on that...

Friday, May 1, 2026
Spring Sports Update: Men’s Lacrosse Advances to Big Ten Final

Men’s Lacrosse (8-5) The men’s lacrosse team beat Maryland 8-6 on Thursday to advance to the Big Ten championship game. A hat trick by Hunter Aquino provided the winning margin in a mostly...

Oh, Hello: Three-Star Tennessee WR Jamir Dean Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 175 poundsHometown/High School: Alcoa, TN (Alcoa H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (89 Rivals — No. 45 wide receiver)Notable Offers: Arkansas, Duke, Louisville, Vanderbilt,...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Penn State wins battle for 4-star D-lineman over Kentucky, Virginia

Penn State football is building the 2027 College Football Recruiting class after the Matt Campbell hire. The Nittany Lions already landed two prospects on April 19. Now PSU won over a four-star...

Oh, Hello: Penn State Lands Four-Star Top 10 DT Stanley Montgomery

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 300 poundsHometown/High School: Philadelphia, PA (Archbishop Ryan)Ranking: ★★★★ (92 Rivals — No. 104 overall, No. 10 defensive tackle)Notable Offers: Duke,...

Oh, Hello: Crew Petty Commits To Penn State Hockey

Penn State hockey bolstered its goaltending room with a commitment from Crew Petty on Wednesday: Petty played 33 games for the Gilmour Academy, where he posted a .919 save percentage and 2.19 GAA....

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Penn State Basketball Adds Division II Transfer Thomas Allard

Penn State has added another player to its hoops roster via the transfer portal, this time from the Division II ranks in University of Alabama-Huntsville guard Thomas Allard, per PSUs official...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Terry Smith On Drew Allar: “Our System Wasn’t Built For Him”

Cornerbacks coach and former interim head coach Terry Smith went on Pittsburgh radio station 93.7 The Fan on Monday to discuss a myriad of topics, including Drew Allar getting selected by the...

Monday, April 27, 2026
Oh, Hello: Justin Poirier Commits to Penn State Hockey

Penn State hockey had been relatively quiet in the transfer portal window, but the Nittany Lions made a big splash with a commitment from former Maine forward Justin Poirier: Poirier had 18 goals...

Ohio State lands 4-star OL over Auburn, Penn State, Tennessee

Ohio State’s football team dominance in the 2026 NFL Draft was historic, with four Buckeyes selected in the top 11, a feat rarely seen. The run began at No. 4 when the Tennessee Titans chose wide...

MMQB – 2027 NFL Draft

The record-setting 2026 NFL Draft is behind us (as is the Blue-White Game), and we are well and truly off into this year’s off-season. There’s playoff hockey and basketball, as well as golf and...

Sunday, April 26, 2026
BSD YouTube Show: Vega Ioane to Baltimore, Drew Allar to Pittsburgh, and More From the NFL Draft

Eight Penn State Nittany Lions were drafted over the last few days, so we’re going through each pick and breaking down what could be in store during their NFL careers. We’ll be live on YouTube...

BSD YouTube Show: Vega Ioane to Baltimore, Drew Allar to Pittsburgh, and More From the NFL Draft

Eight Penn State Nittany Lions were drafted over the last few days, so we’re going through each pick and breaking down what could be in store during their NFL careers. We’ll be live on YouTube...

Post Blue White Practice Link Dump

Onward State gives a breakdown of Saturday’s open practice. New QB1 Rocco Becht was able to hit the field after spending most of the offseason recovering from shoulder surgery. Matt Campbell...

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Kaytron Allen Selected in 6th Round by Washington Commanders

Penn State’s all-time leading rusher now knows where he’ll play in the NFL. Kaytron Allen, who spent four years running through Big Ten defenses, was picked 187th overall in the 6th round by the...

Zane Durant Selected in 5th Round by Buffalo Bills

Defensive tackle Zane Durant might not have had the senior season that he envisioned. But, the honorable mention all-conference player did end up his career by being drafted into the NFL. Durant...

2026 NFL Draft: Panthers pick Penn State's Zakee Wheatley to patrol secondary

Carolina made no secret of its plans to draft another safety to add to the defensive back room.

Nicholas Singleton Selected In Fifth Round By Tennessee Titans

One half of Penn State’s vaunted running back duo for the last few seasons is now officially an NFL player, as Nick Singleton was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the 165th overall pick in the...

Zakee Wheatley Selected In Fifth Round by Carolina Panthers

Penn State’s top safety from last season is now officially a Carolina Panther, as Zakee Wheatley was selected as the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Throughout his PSU...

Dani Dennis-Sutton Drafted By Green Bay Packers in Fourth Round

Former Penn State football defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton is off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. The standout edge rusher was drafted 120th overall by the Green Bay Packers: Dennis-Sutton...

Dallas Cowboys Draft Drew Shelton In The 4th Round

The third Penn State is off the board as offensive tackle Drew Shelton was taken in the 4th round with the 112th pick by the Dallas Cowboys. This is actually a bit earlier than I think most...

Oh, Hello: PA Three-Star OT Ryan Robbins Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 280 poundsHometown/High School: Saint Clair, PA (Upper Saint Clair H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 59 offensive tackle)Notable Offers: Georgia Tech, Indiana,...

Friday, April 24, 2026
Drew Allar vs. Will Howard: Revisiting 2024 Penn State-Ohio State duel between new Steelers duo

Pittsburgh's two young quarterbacks starred for rival Big Ten schools and squared off at the college level.

Drew Allar Selected by Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 3 of NFL Draft

Drew Allar has a new home after an eventful four years in Happy Valley. Allar was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 76th overall pick of round 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Allar was...

Spring Sports Update: Men’s Lacrosse Beats Rutgers

Men’s Lacrosse (7-5) The men’s lacrosse team closed out the regular season with a 16-8 blowout win over Rutgers. A 6-0 burst in the second quarter helped the Nittany Lions pull away after a tied...

Penn State Adjusts Start Time for Saturday’s Blue-White Practice

There has been a change in plans for those heading to Beaver Stadium for the Blue-White Practice on Saturday. The event will now start at 12:15 p.m., with the autograph session now taking place...

When Penn State RB Nick Singleton is expected to be drafted in 2026 NFL Draft

The Nittany Lions star is coming soon.

Did Drew Allar get drafted? Penn State QB's NFL landing spot still a projection
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Exclusive: Jay Paterno dishes on Drew Allar, Penn State NFL Draft prospects

2025 wasn’t the most fruitful year for Penn State football, as the program fired head coach James Franklin amid a 7-6 (3-6 Big Ten) campaign. However, that wasn’t because of a talent deficiency,...

Vega Ioane Selected by Baltimore Ravens in First Round of NFL Draft

The first Nittany Lion is off the board for the 2026 NFL Draft. Guard Vega Ioane was selected with the 14th pick of the first round by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the first interior offensive...

Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock retires after James Franklin hiring

The 2026 college football season will begin an entirely new era for Virginia Tech, with Athletic Director Whit Babcock stepping down from his position just months after hiring James Franklin....

So You Drafted Vega Ioane…

The Skinny Vega Ioane was a three-star recruit out of Graham, Washington and the No. 18 interior offensive lineman in the 2022 class. He originally committed to Washington but decided to move over...

Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others

With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

5 Penn State Players to Watch During Blue-White: Defense

The Blue-White Game, and spring games in general, have undergone a massive shift in recent years. In fact, it will now be known as the “Blue-White Practice” in the first spring session of the Matt...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
So You Drafted Dani Dennis-Sutton

The Skinny A former five-star prospect out of Baltimore’s McDonogh School, Dani Dennis-Sutton was part of the heralded 2022 recruiting class along with Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Drew...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
So You Drafted Zakee Wheatley…

The Skinny A four-star recruit from Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland, Zakee Wheatley appeared in 58 games for Penn State across five years, racking up 223 tackles, five tackles...

Why Steelers can't pass on drafting Penn State QB Drew Allar

Pittsburgh is looking at a major need.

5 Penn State Players to Watch During Blue-White: Offense

The Blue-White Game, and spring games in general, have undergone a massive shift in recent years. In fact, it will now be known as the “Blue-White Practice” in the first spring session of the Matt...

Nittany Lions in the NFL: Final Mock Draft Round-Up

Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Previous mock draft projections in italics Drew Allar: ESPN: 103rd to Jets (Reid’s April 20th mock), 85th to Steelers (Kiper, Miller,...

Monday, April 20, 2026
MMQB – You’re On the Clock

The NFL Draft is set for this week, beginning on Thursday April 23rd at 8 PM, and running through Saturday, April 25th. The beautiful city of Pittsburgh is hosting this year, and as a local I can...

So You’ve Drafted Kaytron Allen

The Skinny (Ironic, no?) Kaytron Allen arrived at Penn State as the less-heralded of two standout running backs, the other of course being Gatorade Player of the Year Nicholas Singleton. Allen...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Penn State picks up 2 big commitments for 2027

The Penn State football program is actively strengthening its future talent pipeline, as evidenced by recent news of two significant commitments for the class of 2027. This recruiting surge comes...

Oh, Hello: Four-Star OH CB Kei’Shjuan Telfair Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 160 poundsHometown/High School: Euclid, OH (Euclid H.S.)Ranking: ★★★★ (91 Rivals — No. 116 overall, No. 14 cornerback)Notable Offers: Clemson, Miami, Michigan,...

Oh, Hello: Three-Star PA OL Jon Sassic Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 280 poundsHometown/High School: Pittsburgh, PA (Central Catholic)Ranking: ★★★ (86 Rivals — No. 74 interior OL)Notable Offers: Boston College, Florida State, NC...

Penn State Basketball Lands Former Buffalo Center Tim Oboh

Penn State basketball added another transfer to its newly-made roster, landing former Buffalo big man Tim Oboh. Oboh is a 6-foot-11, 230-pound center who was a sophomore last season, meaning he...

Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut

The debut of Virginia Tech Hokies football under new head coach James Franklin began with an unexpected and dangerous pregame incident on Saturday, as a skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium...

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Oh, Hello: Penn State Lands Three-Star NJ Safety Jonathan Galette

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 170 poundsHometown/High School: Montvale, NJ (St. Joseph’s Regional)Ranking: ★★★ (88 Rivals — No. 71 safety)Notable Offers: Duke, Indiana, North Carolina,...

Friday, April 17, 2026
Native American Group Rips The Washington Commanders For Their New Logo: “We Are Not Your Mascot”

Washington may be forced to do another update.

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