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Much has been said about Penn State’s 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell. Iowa State East (more on that later), the schedule, player health, and a host of other topics, one constant is...

Who is your player to watch this season? -BW042 I’ll give one for each side of the ball. My pick for the defense is cornerback Daryus Dixson. He impressed as a true freshman and things really...

We are 40 days until the return of Penn State football. The number 40 has some lore for Penn State linebackers, with the likes of Dan Connor, Glenn Carson, and Jesse Luketa wearing it since the...

Whether it's through a new coach, rebuilt roster or easier schedule, these teams all have a chance to significantly improve their win totals from 2025

We’re bringing it back to 2005 for our countdown today, profiling former Penn State defensive tackle Scott Paxson. Paxson is probably best remembered for recovering the fumble on the Tamba Hali...

We’re just 42 days away from the return of Penn State football. 42 in the Penn State football sense can only mean one name: Michael freakin’ Mauti. Mauti had a banner career in Happy Valley, being...

The Skinny Position: CHeight: 6’Weight: 185 poundsDOB: February 8, 2006 (age 20)Shoots: LeftHometown: Stouffville, ON, Canada2025-26 Team: Flint Firebirds/North Bay Battalion (OHL)2025-26 Stats:...

Three Iowa State transfers have already shown they have what it takes to play safety at the FBS level. Marcus Neal, Jeremiah Cooper, and Jamison Patton will all fit in defensive coordinator...

We’re just 43 days until the return of Penn State football, and today we’ll take a look at defensive end Dayshaun Burnett. Burnett is a 6-foot-3, 226-pound redshirt freshman that was a four-star...

We continue with our position previews, focusing on the defensive side of the ball this week. Will a bigger, beefier, D-line help keeping opposing run games in check? Can Tony Rojas remain healthy...

Matt Campbell and one of his standout players are doing good work in the community Anyone surprised that the defensive backfield is getting some preseason love? ICYMI Tuesday, Mike Rhoades...

Welcome to the dog days of summer. With the whirlwind of June official visits, camps, and commitment flips behind us, things have started to slow down on the recruiting trail for Penn State....

We’re only 44 days out from Penn State’s 2026 football debut, and with nobody on the current roster wearing the No. 44 jersey, we’re going to just go ahead and honor the GOAT Tight End. Tyler...

Tony Rojas and former Cyclone Caleb Bacon are set to lead the way at linebacker for Penn State in 2026. But who might be ready to take the leap and develop into an impact player this fall? Alex...

We are 45 days out from Penn State’s season opener against Marshall and today we’re honoring a Linebacker-U legend that we’ve honored a few separate times on this countdown in the past in Sean...

The Skinny Position: RWHeight: 6’Weight: 172 poundsDOB: April 13, 2005 (age 21)Shoots: RightHometown: Toronto, ON, Canada2025-26 Team: Soo Greyhounds (OHL)2025-26 Stats: 65 games played, 35 goals,...

We are only 46 days out from Penn State’s 2026 campaign officially beginning, but we’re going to time warp back to the year 2008 for today’s portion of the countdown. Penn State entered their 2008...

We’re only 47 days away from Penn State’s season opener, so how about whetting your appetite with a look back at one of the most iconic moments in program history? New Years’ Day 1983: With the...

We are less than 7 weeks away from the kickoff of the 2026-27 football season, and we’re starting to get excited around these parts. The upcoming schedule has been noted as “favorable” for...

With 48 days until Penn State opens their 2026 campaign against Marshall and once again, nobody on the current roster wearing the No. 48 jersey, we’re jumping back into the time machine to honor a...

With 49 days until Penn State takes on Marshall and with nobody on the current roster wearing the No. 49 jersey, we’re going to look back at a moment from 2021’s season opener at Wisconsin. It was...

The Skinny Position: CHeight: 5’10”Weight: 165 poundsDOB: February 15, 2007 (age 19)Shoots: LeftHometown: Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada2025-26 Team: Calgary Hitmen (WHL)2025-26 Stats: 63 games, 34...

With the days of Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton behind us, Penn State football is now heading into 2026 with an unproven defensive end rotation. With Zuriah Fisher and Chaz Coleman leaving...

We’re exactly 50 days away from Penn State kicking off its 2026 football season against Marshall, and today we’re honoring a person who is widely expected to help anchor the offensive line. After...

The new Virginia Tech coach knows that only on‑field evidence — not July optimism — will prove the Hokies are truly rebuilding the program's identity

The Skinny Height: 6’3”Weight: 216 poundsDOB: June 12, 2007 (age 19)Shoots: LeftHometown: North Vancouver, BC, Canada2025-26 Team: Everett Silvertips (WHL)2025-26 Stats: 12 games played, 13 goals,...

It’s that time-new jersey numbers for Penn State football (albeit four transfers that haven’t played for the Nittany Lions yet) Remember in the Days Until Countdown when I talked about Malachi...

Brock Riker- who played at Brock High School in Brock, Texas- committed to Texas State as a member of the 2024 recruiting class. A three-star recruit, he joined GJ Kinne’s staff in San Marcos and...

Cue the emo music. 1. Pass Rushers At Defensive End One of the “smart” football things to say is, “You know, sacks are a team stat.” And, sure, it’s true. A defensive tackle eating double teams...

We are just over 50 days out from the season, which means it’s time we start our position previews. This week, we take a look at the offense. How will new offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser do?...

The Skinny Height: 6’Weight: 196 poundsDOB: December 10, 2006 (age 19)Shoots: RightHometown: Manhattan Beach, CA2025-26 Team: Penticton Vees (WHL)2025-26 Stats: 68 games played, 14 goals, 37...

Penn State’s offensive line will look quite different from a year ago, as four starters have moved on to the NFL. With so much turnover, the Nittany Lions offense will depend on several members of...

Dominic Rulli walked on to Penn State’s roster for the 2022 season. After spending three years as a walk-on, he was awarded a scholarship at the start of the 2025 season. Through four seasons at...

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THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-8, 290 poundsHometown/High School: Stockholm, Sweden (St. Thomas More in Connecticut)Ranking: ★★★ (85 Rivals)Notable Offers: Florida State, Maryland, Northwestern,...

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...