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Penn State’s Tyler Warren is a man of many skills, and he has the game-turning plays to prove it
If anyone deserves a week off in the Penn State program, it is Tyler Warren. The Nittany Lions veteran tight end has produced some extraordinary numbers in unbeaten PSU’s first six games. The Lions are off this week before heading to Madison to face Wisconsin on Oct. 26. Regarding Warren,...
Penn State’s Julian Fleming delivers late heroics at USC in game-defining moments
LOS ANGELES — James Franklin aptly used the word “resilient” to describe Penn State’s 33-30 win Saturday following a second-half comeback and overtime walk-off field goal at USC. From top to bottom, that theme rang true. The Nittany Lions offense went without a touchdown in the first half. The defense...
Penn State QB Drew Allar makes a statement with game-tying drive in comeback win at USC
LOS ANGELES — With his back up against the wall, in a city known for making stars, at an iconic venue with a rich history of memorable moments, Drew Allar created his own. Allar made a statement in Penn State’s come-from-behind, dramatic overtime win against USC on Saturday. Call it...
Tyler Warren’s record-tying game helps Penn State rally to beat Southern Cal in OTVideo
LOS ANGELES — Penn State traveled about 2,500 miles across the continent on its first road trip in the new Big Ten. The Nittany Lions then spent most of Saturday playing from behind against Southern Cal. Thanks to several clutch throws by Drew Allar, a few key defensive stops and...
Effective ball distribution benefitting Penn State offensively heading into showdown at USC
A common refrain among Penn State coaches and players heading into this season was a desire to be better about getting the ball to the program’s most explosive players. As the Nittany Lions got underway, some of those candidates were well known, such as tight end Tyler Warren and Swiss...
No. 4 Penn State makes the long trip to USC with a chance to crush the slumping Trojans’ season
LOS ANGELES — Southern Cal’s season is on the verge of slipping away. Penn State’s season is starting to look awfully special. The Trojans’ desperation and the Nittany Lions’ opportunity appear to be the main motivators when No. 4 Penn State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) travels more than 2,500 miles...
Freeport senior runner Michael Braun commits to ‘No. 1 choice’ Penn State
Michael Braun first made contact with Penn State cross country and track and field coaches in late August and quickly developed a rapport. “They expressed some interest, and we just went from there,” the Freeport senior distance standout said. Braun paid an initial visit to the University Park campus and...
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin makes impact in Penn State offense
Some parts of Penn State’s win over UCLA jump off the page immediately. While the score finished 27-11, it wasn’t that close. Drew Allar threw the ball well, and Liam Clifford showed up big with his first career 100-yard game. The defense allowed minus-9 yards in the third quarter, continuing...
Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley shows growth, speed ahead of trip to Southern Cal
In a perfect world, USC’s offense would have to worry about Penn safety Kevin Winston Jr. in Saturday afternoon’s Big Ten showdown at the LA Memorial Coliseum. But Winston, a top NFL prospect, is dealing with a significant injury and is out indefinitely. In his absence, fourth-year safety Zakee Wheatley...
Penn State notebook: No. 4 Nittany Lions prepare for long travel week to face USC
After Penn State defeated UCLA at home Saturday, coach James Franklin pointed out that for the fourth straight season, the Nittany Lions have managed to start the season 5-0. Penn State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten), now ranked No. 4, is the only program in the nation to have done so....
Tyler Warren passes Pat Freiermuth for most TDs by a TE in Penn State program historyVideo
STATE COLLEGE — When Penn State tight end Tyler Warren scored during Saturday’s 27-11 win over UCLA, he etched his name in the Nittany Lions football record book. Warren’s 5-yard touchdown reception from Drew Allar in the second quarter was his 17th at Penn State, propelling him into first all-time...
No. 7 Penn State overcomes slow start, beats UCLA comfortably to stay undefeated
STATE COLLEGE — Earlier this week, Penn State coach James Franklin said he wanted to see his seventh-ranked Nittany Lions take a “significant step” against the visiting UCLA Bruins. Franklin specified penalties, which have plagued Penn State all year heading into Saturday afternoon’s matchup at Beaver Stadium, in addition to...
Drew Allar, No. 7 Penn State look to keep momentum going against UCLAVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Drew Allar is having the most fun he has ever had playing football. As the triggerman of one of the country’s most effective offenses, Penn State’s quarterback has been all smiles all season. The junior has clicked with new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki to help the No....
Penn State preparing as if injured UCLA starting QB will play this week
UCLA, 1-3 on the season, is already up against it traveling to Beaver Stadium this weekend to face No. 7 Penn State, but things might be getting worse. The Bruins will be the first West Coast Big Ten team to play at noon on the East Coast, they have been...
Cleaning up penalties a priority for Penn State ahead of visit from UCLA
Through five weeks of the season, No. 7 Penn State is undefeated, climbing steadily in the weekly AP Top 25 poll and achieving results befitting a College Football Playoff contender. The Nittany Lions faced their toughest test of the year last Saturday and came out on top, dispatching Illinois, 21-7,...
No. 7 Nittany Lions getting overpowering efforts from RBs Kaytron Allen, Nick SingletonVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are both men of few words, but when the two Nittany Lion running backs do speak up, they’re direct, forceful and to the point. Kind of like their similar running styles that have left opposing defenses sore, winded and without a way...
Following 2 more missed field goals vs. Illinois, Penn State weighs change at kickerVideo
STATE COLLEGE — It was easy enough for Penn State to brush off Sander Sahaydak missing a field goal in the season opener vs. West Virginia. But following two more misses Saturday against No. 19 Illinois, coach James Franklin must weigh making a change at placekicker. After the No. 9...
No. 9 Penn State survives myriad of mishaps to grind out win over No. 19 Illinois
STATE COLLEGE — At multiple points throughout Saturday’s 21-7 win over Illinois, Penn State seemed greatly at risk of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The No. 9 Nittany Lions were stout defensively, almost completely shutting down No. 19 Illinois on the ground, but a host of mishaps and...
No. 9 Nittany Lions looking to keep momentum going against No. 19 IllinoisVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Reminders of Penn State’s last unbeaten season have been all over Happy Valley this week, serving as inspiration for Drew Allar and his teammates. The 1994 team will be honored when the No. 9 Nittany Lions host No. 19 Illinois on Saturday, “It’s super cool that the...
Penn State QB Drew Allar ‘super excited’ for ranked matchup vs. Illinois at Beaver Stadium
It’s not Ohio State. It’s not Michigan. But this game week feels different than the previous three. With the nonconference slate in the books, Penn State is poised to open Big Ten play on the big stage: a nationally televised night game at Beaver Stadium against a ranked opponent. When...
Underrated Penn State pass rush will play key role in stopping Illinois offense
Many Penn State fans will remember that Illinois, in its last trip to Penn State in 2021, set a Beaver Stadium record by rushing for 357 yards en route to a 20-18 overtime upset. This time around, while the Fighting Illini will still try to run the ball and establish...
Penn State’s improved wide receivers prepare for Illinois
Penn State’s wide receiver group, after struggling at times last season to make its mark, was the team’s biggest question mark in the preseason. Through three games this year, the wideouts might be “the most improved position on the team,” according to coach James Franklin. But are they ready to...
Drastically improved Illinois QB Luke Altmyer leads team into ranked showdown at Penn State
The nonconference portion of Penn State’s schedule is complete, and the No. 9 Nittany Lions came out of it without a blemish at 3-0. However, because of the quality of their opponents — two Mid-American Conference foes plus West Virginia in the season-opener — having done so might be considered...
Penn State’s James Franklin has high praise for tight end Tyler Warren
STATE COLLEGE — James Franklin made himself abundantly clear in his postgame news conference after Penn State’s blowout win over Kent State on Saturday. “Tyler Warren is the best tight end in college football.” Take note, Mackey Award voters. Two weeks ago, Warren set a program record for receiving yards...
Drew Allar’s 4 total TDs lead No. 10 Penn State to record-setting win over Kent StateVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s offense got off to a slow start. Once Drew Allar got rolling, the No. 10 Nittany Lions couldn’t be stopped. The junior quarterback threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 10 Penn State beat Kent State, 56-0. Tyler Warren, Nick Singleton,...
