Penn State’s Vega Ioane drafted 14th overall by Baltimore Ravens
Nine Penn State players receiving invitations to the NFL Combine was an strong indicator that this year’s draft would include a major group of former Nittany Lions. When the Baltimore Ravens selected him 14th overall Thursday, offensive guard Vega Ioane became the first Penn State player to hear his name...
Possible No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa of BYU officially declares for NBA Draft
AJ Dybantsa has made it official: He’s entering the NBA Draft. The BYU forward — widely expected to be a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick — made the announcement Thursday. Dybantsa led the nation by averaging 25.5 points in his lone college season, along with 6.8 rebounds...
Matt Campbell details what fans will see during Penn State’s Blue-White practice
STATE COLLEGE — The final week of Penn State’s spring practice sessions is here. Matt Campbell’s Nittany Lions will cap their spring work with a Blue-White “practice” on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Campbell, in his first year at Penn State after spending the 10 previous seasons as Iowa State’s...
Is 3rd-year Penn State edge who has barely played key to pass rush?
The wait has been a long one for Max Granville. It is almost over. Assuming, of course, Penn State’s redshirt sophomore edge rusher continues to make steady rehab progress from the long-term injury he suffered before the start of the 2025 season. Looking at the 6-foot-3, 251-pound Granville now, as...
ACC’s new coaches at Virginia Tech, California, Stanford get 1st looks at teams in spring drills
James Franklin is eager to replicate success from a long run at Penn State now that he is preparing for his first season at Virginia Tech as one of the ACC’s three incoming coaches. That included hiring the man he ultimately replaced — Brent Pry, fired last year in his...
Spring quarterback battles fading away in Big Ten
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football when a team has lost its starter from the previous season. Look no further than the Big Ten to see how those battles are becoming a thing of the past. There will be eight new starters in the conference...
Ohio State transfer details decision to join Penn State
Penn State is replacing two of the most productive running backs in program history — Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. James Peoples wanted to play for a program that was committed to optimizing his growth. And it doesn’t hurt that the Nittany Lions have a couple of openings on their...
Pitt lands commitment from Philadelphia linebacker Walter Hudson
Pitt gained a new commitment for its Class of 2027 on Tuesday afternoon from Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) linebacker Walter Hudson. Hudson announced his verbal commitment on social media platform X. I’m blessed to announce that I’m committed to the University of Pitt❗️#H2P@Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @Coach_JoeBowen @graham_wilbert @PghSportsNow @PantherLair @RomanCatholicHC @NextLevelQBs @CoachStedman...
Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era
NEW YORK — Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at the end of August, the conference announced Monday. Ackerman, 66, has served in that role since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split. Ackerman led the...
Former Pitt tailback Desmond Reid hopes speed, route running, special teams skills propel him into NFL
The last eight months have been a frustrating time for Desmond Reid. This past fall, playing in his final collegiate season with Pitt, Reid dealt with a nagging ankle injury that cost him nearly half the season and persisted well into 2026, impacting critical pre-NFL Draft workouts and preparation. In...
Central Catholic’s Jon Sassic commits to Penn State
A pair of Central Catholic linemen will be rivals in the Big Ten after junior guard Jon Sassic committed to Penn State on Sunday. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive lineman chose the Nittany Lions over offers from Pitt, West Virginia, Florida State, Maryland, N.C. State and Virginia Tech, among others. Rivals...
Former Pitt star Kyle Louis awaits NFL Draft, ready to embrace any role at next level
All that’s left for Kyle Louis to do is wait. Louis possesses two years’ worth of game film and highlights at Pitt, he played in the Senior Bowl in February, went through the NFL Combine, interviewed with coaches and scouts across the league and partook in the Panthers’ pro day...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers should target Drew Allar — and move on from Will Howard
The Steelers had four collegiate quarterbacks make pre-draft visits. Will one get drafted? It’s presumed Aaron Rodgers is coming back. Mason Rudolph is a needed, capable backup. New coach Mike McCarthy pontificates about second-year pro Will Howard, but that might be just talk. McCarthy is a quarterback guy. Howard’s smokescreen...
Pitt track and field athletes put on training clinic for Shaler Area’s Kids of Steel
Shaler Area Elementary School students preparing for the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon got some tips from members of the University of Pittsburgh track and field team. The Pitt students and their coaches put on a Track 101 clinic April 15 around the elementary school’s track. There were stations where kids could...
Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin, Jimbo Covert among football legends announcing picks at NFL Draft
Football legends and Western Pennsylvania natives Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin and Jimbo Covert are among three dozen retired or active players who’ll represent their franchises on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. The players will announce second- and third-round selections April 24. The list, released Thursday by the NFL, features...
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin focused on improvement, future at Penn State
It could be that Quinton Martin Jr. has been hiding in plain sight at Penn State for longer than many fans realize. Martin, a redshirt sophomore from Belle Vernon, was terrific in the Nittany Lions’ 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson in December at Yankee Stadium. With PSU star running...
Joe Starkey: The Penn State guard makes sense for Steelers; the quarterback does not
How many Big Ten project quarterbacks can one team take on? Something tells me we’re about to find out — especially if Drew Allar plummets in the draft the way he did in so many big moments at Penn State. I’d stay away from Allar. Simply put, there weren’t enough...
First Call: James Conner returns to Pittsburgh for NFL Draft; Kevin Colbert’s new Ohio State job; George Pickens update
Thursday’s “First Call” has word about a Pittsburgh reunion of sorts for Pitt alum and ex-Steeler James Conner. Kevin Colbert has a new job in the football sphere. George Pickens news appears to be stalling in Dallas. And there are some new headlines from the transfer portal surrounding local college...
NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at graduation or age 19
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA confirmed Wednesday it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years to compete in Division I starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The Division I Cabinet discussed the possibility...
Pitt’s list of transfer portal additions grows with Charleston Southern guard A’lahn Sumler
After a stormy period in early April that saw the vast majority of Pitt’s roster hit the transfer portal, of late, it’s been nothing but good news for the Panthers. The past few days have illustrated that the transfer portal works both ways, and on Monday night, Pitt got its...
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore was facing a possible sentence of up to six months in jail...
Veteran skill player’s talent, approach have stood out in spring at Penn State
Taylor Mouser’s 2026 Penn State offense will be led by a veteran quarterback, Rocco Becht, who threw for more than 3,500 yards and 35 touchdowns two seasons ago. Mouser was Iowa State’s offensive coordinator the last two seasons, and Becht started 39 games while playing for Matt Campbell at ISU....
Mercer center Armani Mighty becomes 6th spring transfer for Pitt men’s basketball
Pitt landed a third commitment from the transfer portal Monday in Mercer center Armani Mighty, who made an announcement on Instagram. Mighty followed Georgia Tech big man Baye Ndongo and Syracuse point guard Naithan George in joining the Panthers on Monday. With their additions, on top of three other transfers...
Pitt lands Georgia Tech big man Baye Ndongo
Pitt’s transfer portal class is up to five with Monday’s addition of forward Baye Ndongo from Georgia Tech. Multiple recruiting outlets, including On3, reported Ndongo was joining the Panthers, following Syracuse point guard Naithan George, who also committed Monday. NEWS: Georgia Tech transfer forward Baye Ndongo has committed to Pitt,...
Pitt lands point guard, proven scorer Naithan George from Syracuse
Though transfers have begun to roll in for Pitt men’s basketball this spring, the Panthers had yet to land a player who was a proven scorer over multiple seasons. That changed Monday when former Syracuse and Georgia Tech point guard Naithan George announced a commitment on Instagram. View this post...
