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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Pat Kraft is confident Tanisha Wright will bring a winning culture back to Penn State

Athletic director Pat Kraft introduced new Penn State women's basketball head coach Tanisha Wright on Monday.

Penn State basketball already loses first young talent to the Transfer Portal

One of Mike Rhoades' freshmen additions to the 2025-26 roster is reportedly entering the Transfer Portal.

Matt Campbell gives returning Nittany Lion massive praise at the start of spring ball

Cornerback Zion Tracy is a player Campbell and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn can build a defense around.

Monday, March 23, 2026
Latest 4-round mock draft leaves 1, big-name Nittany Lion in the dust

Former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has late-round draft pick written all over him.

Penn State football views spring ball as the first step in fulfilling its vision

Matt Campbell and his new squad of Nittany Lions take every opportunity to rebuild the Penn State program under the new regime.

Matt Campbell would be silly not to take a huge swing on 5-star, in-state recruit

Penn State football can't whiff on this Pennsylvania native from the Class of 2028.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Drew Allar takes NFL team visit that hilariously has his name written all over it

The former Nittany Lion visits an NFL team that's banking on his promise as a developing quarterback.

Mitchell Mesenbrink's attempt at good sportsmanship gets snubbed by Mikey Caliendo

The Penn State wrestler shook each individual's hand on the podium, but Mikey Caliendo wanted no part of it.

Penn State hockey's fate is sealed before NCAA Tournament even starts

The Nittany Lions have an unfortunate regional to face and a Frozen Four appearance seems like a long shot.

PSU wrestling sets team record, Mesenbrink makes Hodge Trophy-worthy case for himself

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink racks up the accolades while the Nittany Lions set a new team record at the NCAA Championship.

Saturday, March 21, 2026
PJ Duke wasn't top dog in the NCAA Tournament, but has the mentality to bounce back

The Penn State true freshman wrestler has a winner's mentality that will bode well for him in future tournaments.

RB Kaytron Allen doesn't think he got the recognition he deserved at Penn State

The former Nittany Lion is focused on his future NFL career, knowing he made an impact at Penn State whether people acknowledge it or not.

Tessa Janecke shares touching message following PSU's semifinal loss to Wisconsin

The Nittany Lions fall to No. 2 Wisconsin in NCAA Women's Frozen Four semifinal game.

Penn State unsurprisingly wins 5th consecutive title and has a chance to make history

The Nittany Lions win their 13th title in 15 years and can set a program record on Saturday night.

Friday, March 20, 2026
Matt Campbell and James Franklin go head-to-head for most improved team in 2026

ESPN predicts Penn State and Virginia Tech improving the most from 2025 to 2026.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Defensive Miscues, Empty Power Plays Doom Penn State Hockey vs. Michigan | TFN Film Study

The post Defensive Miscues, Empty Power Plays Doom Penn State Hockey vs. Michigan | TFN Film Study appeared first on For The Blogy.

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Early & Often: Immediate Offensive Surge Powers Penn State Hockey into B1G semis | TFN Film Study

The post Early & Often: Immediate Offensive Surge Powers Penn State Hockey into B1G semis | TFN Film Study appeared first on For The Blogy.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
3 Glaring Issues Penn State Hockey Must Fix as Big Ten Tourney Commences | TFN Film Study

The post 3 Glaring Issues Penn State Hockey Must Fix as Big Ten Tourney Commences | TFN Film Study appeared first on For The Blogy.

Monday, March 2, 2026
HELL FREEZES OVER: The Horrors of College Football Winter Workouts w/ Landon Tengwall | TFN Radio

The post HELL FREEZES OVER: The Horrors of College Football Winter Workouts w/ Landon Tengwall | TFN Radio appeared first on For The Blogy.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Can Drew Allar Salvage his Draft Stock at the NFL Scouting Combine? | TFN Radio

The post Can Drew Allar Salvage his Draft Stock at the NFL Scouting Combine? | TFN Radio appeared first on For The Blogy.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Flyers odds and ends: The Phantoms have a coach, the NHL has a new CBA, and college hockey has its superstar

John Snowden is reported to be taking over as the Phantoms' head coach, while consensus 2026 top pick Gavin McKenna just made a decision that flipped amateur hockey on its head.

Monday, May 12, 2025
Penn State football ranked No. 1 in ESPN preseason poll

More gains than losses this offseason vaulted the Nittany Lions into the top spot

Thursday, April 3, 2025
On 'Hot Ones,' Saquon Barkley says there's one thing he wished he hadn't done at the Eagles Super Bowl parade

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley appeared on the latest episode of the 'Hot Ones' interview show to answer hard-hitting questions about his football career while eating spicy wings.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Jason Kelce won't be charged for smashing man's phone before Penn State football game

Jason Kelce won't be charged for slamming a man's phone into the ground before Penn State's game against Ohio State in State College on Nov. 2, university police say. A video of the incident shows...

Friday, November 10, 2023
Young Black males with ADHD are underdiagnosed and undertreated, Penn State study finds

A Penn State study of 10,000 elementary students found that Black students are 40% less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than for white students. Young Black males were 60% less likely than white...

Friday, September 22, 2023
Bagels & Co. to open new shops in South Philly, State College by 2024

Bagels & Co. is expanding with 20 new locations planned. The company, which has four locations in Philadelphia, will open shops in South Philadelphia, State College and Florida. Bagels & Co. will...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Spotted lanternflies may not harm trees as badly as initially feared

Spotted lanternflies may not be as harmful to trees and forests in the Northeast as previously feared, according to a study from Penn State University. Researchers found willow, birch and maple...

Thursday, April 27, 2023
DNA from coffee cup links Michigan man to rape at Penn State golf course in 2000, investigators say

Kurt Alan Rillema, of Michigan, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman on a golf course at Penn State University in 2000 and sexually assaulting a 22-year-old woman at the Twin...

Friday, November 18, 2022
Saliva test for concussions, which Penn State researchers helped create, receives U.S. patent

A saliva test to determine if a person has had a concussion received a U.S. patent. The test detects molecules associated with brain injuries The test was developed by Quadrant Biosciences in...

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Hulu to develop limited series about hazing death of Penn State fraternity pledge Tim Piazza

The hazing death of Penn State University fraternity pledge Tim Piazza is the subject of a limited series in development from Hulu and Lionsgate TV. 'Death at Penn State' is an adaptation of...

Saturday, September 3, 2022
Penn State student charged for allegedly posting bomb threat on social media

Henry Hyduke, a 20-year-old student from Penn State University's campus at State College, is facing charges after allegedly posting a bomb threat on social media app YikYak, which led university...

Friday, July 29, 2022
How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge

The omicron subvariant BA.5 was first detected in South Africa in February and has since spread around the world. Omicron sublineages have mutations that make them better at escaping antibody...

Friday, July 22, 2022
Sean Clifford heads Penn State chapter of College Football Players Association

Penn State football players, led by quarterback Sean Clifford, have formed their own chapter of the College Football Players Association and are in talks with the Big Ten about better...

Friday, July 15, 2022
Pennsylvania rap duo finds viral success on TikTok with old school approach

Pennsylvania rappers Joey Valence and Brae have made a name for themselves on TikTok with old school hip-hop flows and beats that sound straight out of the 1980s. The two met as freshmen at Penn...

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Carl Nassib pledges to match $100,000 in donations to LGBTQ nonprofit for Pride Month

Carl Nassib, the former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end and West Chester native, has pledged to match up to $100,000 in donations to The Trevor Project in honor of Pride Month. Nassib became the...

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Humans can't withstand temperatures, humidities as high as once thought, Penn State study finds

Extreme heat waves are expected to increase as the effects of climate change continue to alter the environment, leading to a great risk of heat-related deaths and medical emergencies in the years...

Friday, February 18, 2022
Does scaring people work when it comes to health messaging?

Fear appeals – like warnings about the dangers of smoking – work for most people most of the time. But why haven't they been more effective during the COVID-19 pandemic? For one, there have been...

Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Eating mushrooms may help prevent depression, study shows

People who eat mushrooms are less likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study conducted by Penn State University researchers. The study determined that the weighted...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Former Penn State football star Brandon Short's daughter killed in shooting

Karli Short, the daughter of former Penn State University and New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short, was fatally shot in McKeesport, Allegheny County on Sept. 13, 2021, according to...

Charles Barkley dons Carl Nassib jersey on 'MNF' broadcast as Raiders player makes LGBTQ history

Sixers legend Charles Barkley showed his support for West Chester native Carl Nassib during an appearance on Peyton and Eli Manning's alternate "Monday Night Football" broadcast. Nassib made...

Former Northeast star Deion Barnes begins a new path in coaching at Penn State

A few years ago, Phil Gormley received a call from Penn State coach James Franklin. Gormley, then Northeast High’s head coach now the athletic director at the school, had the impression Franklin...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Strict anti-hazing law signed by Gov. Murphy 'strongest effort yet' in the state

New Jersey schools and universities will now have to adopt anti-hazing policies and penalties under a new law signed by Gov. Murphy. The law is named after Timothy J. Piazza. The law increases the...

Monday, July 26, 2021
Malvern Prep’s Lonnie White Jr. will sign with Pirates, bypassing Penn State football

Lonnie White Jr. had the impression the stress would go away once he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 12 in the bonus round portion of the second round, going 64th overall in the 2021...

Friday, July 16, 2021
Penn State raises in-state tuition for first time in four years

The Penn State University Board of Trustees approved across-the-board tuition increases for the 2021-22 academic year, ending a three-year freeze on in-state undergraduate tuition. In-state...

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Three local high schoolers taken in early rounds of MLB Draft must now decide on their futures

They each sat there impatiently, Chase Petty in Denver’s Bellco Theatre on Sunday night, and Anthony Solometo and Lonnie White Jr. on Monday morning in their homes. They each got their calls, in...

Friday, December 25, 2020
Why it matters that the coronavirus is changing – and what this means for vaccine effectiveness

The coronavirus has mutated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines against the new variant. The mutated virus is spreading rapidly in the United...

Sunday, September 27, 2020
Spotted lanternfly expert talks predators, 'dumb ones' and how to win this war

As the spotted lanternfly invasion threatens Pennsylvania's economy and disturbs environments, Penn State entomologist Anne Johnson is studying how various natural predators, from birds to other...

Thursday, August 13, 2020
Student backlash prompts Penn State to revise COVID-19 acknowledgement form

Penn State University is amending its coronavirus compact agreement, which originally stated students assumed "any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19," after many claimed it essentially amounted...

Friday, May 15, 2020
Here's why a vaccine is needed for COVID-19 but wasn't for SARS

SARS was more aggressive and lethal than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But SARS-CoV-2 spreads more rapidly and, at times, results in asymptomatic cases. That makes contact tracing – and...

Monday, April 27, 2020
Temple University plans tuition freeze due to COVID-19 crisis

Temple University plans to freeze tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cost for in-state undergraduate students would remain at $16,970. It would be...

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