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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Oh, Goodbye: 2027 CB Semajay Robinson Flips Commitment to UVA

Penn State had a productive first official visit weekend, but it wasn’t all good news as Florida cornerback Semajay Robinson decommitted from Penn State and flipped to UVA. Robinson was the first...

Penn State lose 4-star CB to a Virginia school, but not James Franklin’s

Penn State brought in Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin as the head coach. While multiple players left the program, staying with Franklin at Virginia Tech, Campbell has been solid on the...

Power Ranking Penn State’s 2026 Football Schedule

12. Temple (Away, Sept. 12) A non-P4, non-conference road game with a noon kick? This was destined for the 12th slot. The last time Penn State played at Temple was far from a guaranteed victory...

Only Ikenna Ezeogu Until Penn State Football

We’re only 88 days away from Penn State’s 2026 football season kicking off, and today we’re focusing on an Iowa State transfer in defensive end Ikenna Ezeogu. Ikenna started in 11 games last year...

Monday, June 8, 2026
Oh, Hello: Penn State Lands Three-Star NC Safety Caleb Cooper

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 205 poundsHometown/High School: Charlotte, NC (Providence Day School)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 741 overall)Notable Offers: Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee,...

Penn State Position Preview: Quarterback

With Spring practice in the rearview mirror and with Fall camp only a handful of weeks away, we begin our Summer position preview series here at BSD, as we take a look at how Matt Campbell’s first...

Only Finn Furmanek Until Penn State Football

We’re 89 days away from Penn State squaring off against Marshall to open up the Matt Campbell era, and today we’re switching over to the tight ends room. Finn Furmanek may not be the first name...

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Kansas State Wildcats beat out Penn State for 4-star recruit

Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats obtained a great prospect on the defensive side of the ball, earning the commitment of safety Cooper Ohnmacht. Ohnmacht announced his commitment to the...

Virginia Tech HC James Franklin scores 4-star recruiting coup over Ohio State, UNC, Auburn

On Sunday, four-star cornerback Bryce Woods pledged his commitment to Virginia Tech during his official visit to Blacksburg. A standout from Woodward Academy in Georgia (listed as both Atlanta and...

Only Liam Andrews Until Penn State Football

We are exactly 90 days away from Penn State kicking off the 2026 football season against Marshall, and once again, we’re sticking with the D-line and Liam Andrews. A former four-star recruit out...

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Oh, Hello: Kaden Pitre Commits To Penn State Hockey

Penn State hockey received its newest OHL recruit with a commitment from 20-year old center Kaden Pitre on Saturday afternoon: Pitre played for the Flint Firebirds of the OHL from 2022 until 2025,...

Only Armstrong Nnodim Until Penn State Football

With 91 days until Penn State officially kicks off the Matt Campbell era, we’re sticking with another transfer portal recruit in defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim (who nfortunately, we couldn’t...

Friday, June 5, 2026
2026 Opponent Snapshot: Maryland Terrapins

Head Coach: Mike Locksley 2025 Record: 4-8 (1-8 Big Ten) Quick 2025 Recap Maryland started 2025 the way they start every year. They won every game in September (and August, in last year’s case)...

Only Siale Taupaki Until Penn State Football

With only 92 days until Penn State’s season opener we are honoring an incoming defensive tackle, one who represents a serious makeover of the D-line’s complexion. Standing at 6’2” and 337 pounds,...

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Happy Valley Rewind: Penn State-Michigan 1995 (“Snow Bowl”)

Our latest edition of Happy Valley Rewind takes a look back at a game best known for a snow storm, snowball fights, and a fake field goal touchdown run for the ages. I’m talking of course, about...

Which devastating loss’s “What-If” is more painful?

This is, of course, based on my personal experience watching Penn State football since the mid-1990’s. Feel free to debate in the comments. What if Ron Johnson hadn’t tipped the Hail Mary? It...

Penn State changed college sports forever 36 years ago today
Only Bobby Mears Until Penn State Football

Penn State will be on the field in 93 days against Marshall. No. 93 on this year’s roster is redshirt junior defensive end Bobby Mears. The Malvern Prep grad has not appeared in any games during...

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Indiana, Curt Cignetti beat out Penn State for 4-star RB

Indiana football is ramping up its College Football Recruiting efforts to start the summer months. The Hoosiers already beat Big Ten rival UCLA for prized safety Brady Scott. Now head coach Curt...

2026 Opponent Snapshot: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Conference: Big Ten Head Coach: Greg Schiano (18th season)2025 Record: 5-7, 2-7 Big Ten Quick 2025 Recap Rutgers took a relative step back in 2025 after receiving bowl eligibility in back-to-back...

Only Ryan Barker Away from Penn State Football

Back in 2024, Penn State went on the road for a crucial game against USC and Ryan Barker was called upon for the biggest field goal attempt of his life in overtime. The kick was true. The Lions...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Only Cristiano Rosa Away from Penn State Football

Penn State will be on the field at Beaver Stadium in 95 days for its season opener against Marshall. The guy kicking off to start that game might just be No. 95 Cristiano Rosa. The redshirt senior...

Monday, June 1, 2026
Opponent Snapshot: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Head Coach: PJ Fleck (10th year, 66-44 at Minnesota, 96-66 overall) 2025 Record: 8-5 overall, 5-4 Big Ten Quick 2025 Recap Minnesota completed its second straight 8-5 season, thanks to an overtime...

Only “The Drive” Away from Penn State Football

In 96 days, Penn State will open its 2026 season at home against Marshall. Presently, there’s no number 96 on the program and this is a shameless use of the 96 as Tim just used the 96-yard drive...

MMQB – Can Penn State Make the Playoffs?

The first year of Matt Campbell’s tenure at Penn State is still 96 days away, and there’s been absurd amounts of roster turnover and coaching upheaval. But the warm weather has me feeling...

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Only Keanu Williams Until Penn State Football

Another day closer from the end of the offseason and it’s another transfer defensive tackle who will be featured as Penn State is now 97 days away from the start of the 2026 football season....

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Only Dallas Vakalahi Until Penn State Football

With our annual countdown underway, we decided to go back to the old formula of using current players on the Penn State roster that coincide with the days remaining until the Lions open with...

Friday, May 29, 2026
Opponent Snapshot: Washington Huskies

Head Coach: Jedd FischNorthwestern Record: 15-11 (32-33 overall) Quick 2025 Recap The Huskies had a “ho-hum” 9-4 season where they mostly beat the teams they should have while losing to the...

Only Yvan Kemajou Days Until Penn State Football

The Matt Campbell era begins at Penn State in 99 days when the Nittany Lions play host to Marshall in the season opener at Beaver Stadium. No. 99 in your program that day will be sophomore...

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Volleyball at Wrigley Field tickets: Prices, date to see Nebraska, Penn State, more in 2026 Big Ten/SEC challenge

Volleyball will make history in 2026 when Nebraska, Penn State, Kentucky and Missouri play matches at Wrigley Field. Here's how to get tickets to the games.

Learning to Love Again

A year ago, I was writing prodigiously about the upcoming 2025 Penn State football season. Repeatedly, I remember noting that this was the most anticipated season in Happy Valley since Sports...

Only 100 Days Until the Start of a Brand New Era of Penn State Football

It’s been a long, strange journey to the 2026 countdown. At this time one year ago, we eagerly awaited the start of a season with dreams of it ending with a national championship. As you know,...

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Tennessee football’s star Penn State transfer gets concerning update amid mysterious absence

Tennessee football stamped itself as a contender in 2024 when it made a run all the way to the College Football Playoff. In 2025, the Vols fell short of expectations, finishing 8-5 and far away...

Kickoff Times Announced for Penn State’s Non-Conference Games

Penn State’s 2026 football schedule is becoming more clear with the release of three additional kickoff times. The kickoff times for first three games of the year, which include the entirety of...

2026 Opponent Snapshot: Purdue Boilermakers

Head Coach: Barry OdomPurdue Record: 2-10, 0-9 Quick 2025 Recap It was the inaugural season for Barry Odom who came to West Lafayette after a successful two-year stint at UNLV. While Odom got...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Steve Sarkisian’s comments on James Franklin’s Penn State firing may be hinting at internal issues at Texas

Texas Longhorns football coach Steve Sarkisian may be between a rock and a hard place on Forty Acres as pressure mounts following last year's failures.

Ten Years Later: A Look Back At How BSD Covered The 2016 Penn State Football Season

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when somebody brings up the 2016 Penn State football season? Perhaps it’s Saquon Barkley’s walk-off game-winning touchdown against Minnesota in...

Monday, May 25, 2026
Clemson lands 2027 IOL over Penn State, Georgia

Clemson football is putting together strong offseason moves, which stretched to Memorial Day. The Tigers started the holiday weekend landing four-star wide receiver Jamarian Simmons. Now they’ve...

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin wins battle with Kentucky for O-Line recruit

James Franklin has hit the ground running at Virginia Tech when it comes to the college football recruiting trail. They recently landed Peter Bourque, a four-star quarterback, over Georgia. Now,...

MMQB – Happy Memorial Day BSD

Happy Memorial Day BSD! The unofficial start of summer is upon us, as many of us light up our grills, turn on the AC, and roll back the pool covers for the first time this year (maybe not if you...

2026 Opponent Snapshot: Michigan Wolverines

Head Coach: Kyle Whittingham Last Season’s Record: 9-4, 7-2 in Big Ten Quick 2025 Recap: The Wolverines performed poorly against top competition on the field, and dealt with controversy on the...

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Tight end commits to Penn State over Ohio State

Penn State picked up its second tight end commitment in the 2027 cycle Friday when Sean Currie announced his pledge via Rivals YouTube channel. The Lawrenceville School standout from New Jersey...

Friday, May 22, 2026
Spring Sports Update: Men’s Lacrosse Stumbles Against Princeton

Men’s Lacrosse (10-6) The men’s lacrosse team had an opportunity to advance to the Final Four for the second straight year, but Penn State fell 14-10 to Princeton on Sunday. Chase Robertson had a...

Oh, Hello: New Jersey TE Sean Currie Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 230 poundsHometown/High School: Lawrenceville, NJ (The Lawrenceville School)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 52 tight end)Notable Offers: Florida State, Missouri,...

Oh, Hello: Utah DT Aniti Paiva Commits To Penn State

THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 300 poundsHometown/High School: Draper, Utah (Skyline H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 94 DT)Notable Offers: Arizona, Boise State, Colorado, Oregon State,...

Tony Rojas Rings in Awards Watch List Season

We’re just a few days shy until the 100-day countdown for the start of the 2026 Penn State season. A clear sign that college football season is creeping ever closer is the release of the first...

2026 Opponent Snapshot: USC Trojans

Head Coach: Lincoln Riley2025 Record: 9-4 (7-2 Big Ten) Quick 2025 Recap USC easily started 4-0 with wins against Missouri State, Georgia Southern, Purdue, and Michigan State. The Trojans fell to...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team is said to be consumed with winning the James Franklin breakup

Whether or not they won the James Franklin breakup is said to be a burning question for the Penn State Nittany Lions ahead of the 2026 College Football season.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BSD YouTube Show: Penn State Football Trivia

We are in the doldrums of the college football offseason so we’re going to pass the time with some Penn State football trivia. 10 rounds, 10 topics, only one of Tim or Jared will leave victorious....

2026 Opponent Snapshot: Northwestern Wildcats

Head Coach: David BraunNorthwestern Record: 19-19 Quick 2025 Recap The Wildcats had a rough week one with a 23-3 loss to Tulane, but were able to bounce back by winning four of the next five. The...

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