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Penn State TE Theo Johnson declares for 2024 NFL draft, announces Peach Bowl decision
Penn State captain and tight end Theo Johnson is off to the NFL — after the Peach Bowl. Johnson declared for the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday. He also announced that he will remain with Penn State through the Peach Bowl. “After a lot of thought and prayer, I will...
Penn State could make college football history in 2023 Peach Bowl
Penn State’s trip to the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 to face off against Ole Miss brings an opportunity for the Nittany Lions to make college football history. The Nittany Lions have recorded a win in five of the “New Year’s Six” bowl games — the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl,...
Duke hires Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils
Duke has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its head coach, a person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was being finalized and the school was planning an announcement. Diaz replaces...
Longtime NFL kicker, Penn State walk-on Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould is retiring following an 18-year career that established him as one of the game’s best in the clutch. Gould announced his retirement on The Player’s Tribune on Thursday. Gould had been a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers opted not to bring him back...
What’s next for Penn State’s DE room after Chop Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft
Chop Robinson surprised no one when he declared for the NFL Draft and opted not to play in the Peach Bowl. Robinson, a projected first-round pick after establishing himself at Penn State as one of the top edge rushers in the country, announced his decision Tuesday. So, where do the...
Penn State forces overtime before losing to Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jahmir Young scored 28 points, Julian Reese bulled his way to 24 points plus 15 rebounds and Maryland beat Penn State, 81-75, in overtime. Young was 7-of-19 shooting and made all 12 of his free throws in coming up two points shy of his career high....
5 things to know about Ole Miss, Penn State’s Peach Bowl opponent
Penn State and Ole Miss are set to square off in what promises to be an exciting Peach Bowl. James Franklin and the No. 10 Nittany Lions are looking to win their fourth New Year’s Six bowl game, whereas Lane Kiffin and the No. 11 Rebels are hoping to secure...
Penn State DE Chop Robinson declares for 2024 NFL Draft, will not play in Peach Bowl
For the last two years, Penn State fans have watched Chop Robinson terrorize offensive tackles and quarterbacks. Now, Robinson is bringing his tenacious pass rush to the NFL. Robinson, one of the best defensive ends in college football, has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. The star edge rusher will...
James Franklin breaks down new Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki after Peach Bowl berth
James Franklin, sitting in an airport, called in to back-to-back Zoom news conferences Sunday night, hours after it was announced that Penn State would play in the Peach Bowl. On the first call, Franklin and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin exchanged pleasantries and spoke broadly about each other’s teams they...
Peach Bowl odds: Penn State opens as betting favorite vs. Ole Miss
James Franklin and Penn State have won its last three New Year’s Six bowl appearances — and the Nittany Lions are favored to make it four in a row. Penn State opened as a slight favorite over Ole Miss ahead of the teams’ Peach Bowl matchup on Dec. 30 at...
Penn State to play Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl to cap 2023 season
Pack your bags, Penn State fans. The Nittany Lions are back in the New Year’s Six. Penn State will play in the Peach Bowl against No. 11 Ole Miss, closing its 2023 season Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will kick at noon and air on ESPN....
Bucknell hands Penn State 4th straight loss 76-67Video
STATE COLLEGE — Jack Forrest scored 23 points, Noah Williamson added 21 and Bucknell handed Penn State its fourth straight loss, 76-67, on Saturday. Forrest was 8-of 14 shooting, including 5 of 7 on 3-pointers. Williamson was 9 of 13, and Josh Bascoe had 11 points and 10 rebounds for...
Penn State to hire Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as offensive coordinator, AP source saysVideo
No. 10 Penn State is hiring Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details were being finalized, and the hire still needed university approval. However, Kansas announced it...
Penn State hiring Kansas coach Andy Kotelnicki as new offensive coordinator
James Franklin and Penn State have their new offensive coordinator. Andy Kotelnicki, Kansas’ innovative and creative play-caller, is expected to be hired as Penn State’s new offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to PennLive. The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. Kotelnicki will be the sixth offensive coordinator...
Peach Bowl CEO wants to host Penn State, but will the Nittany Lions earn a New Year’s Six bowl bid?
College football fans will be glued to their TVs this weekend. Friday and Saturday offer a full slate of conference championship games. Then, on Sunday, the College Football Playoff committee will reveal which teams are in the national semifinals and which teams secure bids to a New Year’s Six bowl...
Trio of Penn State defenders selected 1st-team All-Big Ten
Penn State defensive ends Adisa Isaac and Chop Robinson earned first-team All-Big Ten selections on Tuesday, as did linebacker Abdul Carter. Robinson was selected to the first team by the conference’s coaches and media, Isaac was a first-team media choice and Carter was a first-team selection by the coaches. Isaac...
Penn State’s Manny Diaz snubbed by Broyles Award, not named a finalist for top assistant
Manny Diaz, somehow, is not a finalist for the Broyles Award. Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator who was a semifinalist for the award given to college football’s top assistant, was not named among the five finalists Monday. Instead, the Broyles Award finalists are Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, Iowa defensive...
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Reviewing Penn State football’s win over Michigan State
DETROIT — Any concerns that Kaytron Allen’s success this season would scare Nick Singleton away from the Penn State backfield and lead him to the transfer portal can now go away. Singleton made it abundantly clear what his plans are for the 2024 season. “I’m committed. I’m committed to the...
Penn State finds success with rotation of wide receivers
Penn State’s passing game took a major step in the right direction against Michigan State. Sophomore quarterback Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns in the Nittany Lions’ 42-0 victory over the Spartans at Ford Field on Friday night. Allar has 23 touchdown passes and has only been...
Nick Singleton committed to Penn State in 2024
DETROIT — Nick Singleton held his arms outstretched as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The sophomore running back, after crossing into the Ford Field end zone, basked in the moment before others joined. Offensive lineman Vega Ioane hoisted him in the air. Athletic director Pat Kraft...
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bidVideo
DETROIT — Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State on Friday night. The Nittany Lions (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten, No. 11 CFP )...
Brooks hits 5 from long range, scores a career-high 26 points as Butler beats Penn State 88-78Video
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Pierre Brooks scored a career-high 26 points, Jahmyl Telfort added 18 and Butler cruised to an 88-78 victory over Penn State on Friday in the ESPN Events Invitational. Penn State trailed the entire second half but pulled within 64-61 on Kanye Clary’s jumper with 7 minute, 57...
Penn State’s James Franklin gets added police escort, but it’s not about protection
Penn State football coach James Franklin had enhanced security at the final two home games at Beaver Stadium but it was not the result of any specific threat, according to a university official. Having beefy uniformed Pennsylvania State Police troopers tailing the coach — in addition to the two university...
Coleman has 24 points, No. 12 Texas A&M beats Penn State 89-77 in ESPN Events InvitationalVideo
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Henry Coleman III scored 24 points, Wade Taylor IV had 23 and No. 12 Texas A&M beat Penn State, 89-77, in the opening round of the ESPN Events Invitational on Thursday. Tyrece Radford added 14 points for the Aggies (5-0), who lost to the Nittany Lions, 76-59,...
Quarterback Drew Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
DETROIT — Quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be ready, and backup Beau Pribula will be part of the game plan Friday when No. 11 Penn State visits Michigan State in the regular-season finale at Ford Field in Detroit. Allar was knocked out of the game against Rutgers early in...
