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Jalen Pickett scores 25 points as Penn State blisters Michigan
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jalen Pickett scored 25 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, Andrew Funk surpassed 1,500 points and Penn State raced past Michigan, 83-61, on Sunday. Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten Conference), who matched last season’s win total. Funk...
Penn State 2023 early look: Could the Nittany Lions boast a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in the fall?
The answer to the above headline is yes. Penn State was 133 yards away from doing it in 2022. And that was with a pair of true freshmen — extremely talented true freshmen — leading the way. The Nittany Lions’ running game renaissance last season was something special to watch....
No. 1 Penn State wrestlers rally to beat No. 2 Iowa
STATE COLLEGE — As Max Dean turned Jacob Warner onto the mat in the middle of the Bryce Jordan Center, fans packed into the 16,000-seat area stood in unison. Their cheers grew louder as the seconds in the third period fell away before Dean ultimately won the 2-0 decision with...
2 Penn State athletes, 1 from Pitt land NIL deal with WWE
Two Penn State University athletes have landed Name-Image-Likeness deals with WWE through its “Next In Line” program. WWE said this is its third class of 15 college athletes to join the program. This class includes Penn State athletes, two-time NCAA All-American wrestler Greg Kerkvliet and Nick Dawkins, a lineman for...
Penn State 2023 early look: Replacing Joey Porter Jr. is a tall task but the corner room will be feisty again
As cornerback rooms go, few were better than Penn State’s in 2002. The Nittany Lions’ top four combined for 43 pass breakups, six interceptions, eight tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. The play of the PSU corners was a major reason James Franklin’s team finished second...
Derry alum John Kerr tabbed national volleyball player of the week for No. 3 Penn State
John Kerr has been a big presence at the net for the third-ranked Penn State volleyball team. On Tuesday, he picked up a big award. Kerr, a Derry graduate, was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Player of the Week. Kerr, a 6-foot-6 senior opposite hitter,...
Penn State men can’t stop Rutgers, Clifford Omoruyi
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Clifford Omoruyi had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Aundre Hyatt scored all 14 of his points in the second half and Rutgers beat Penn State, 65-45, on Tuesday night. Hyatt scored eight straight Rutgers points during a 12-2 run to extend the lead to 51-38 with 8...
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier to promote his book on Sandusky scandal in campus appearance
In the prologue to his memoir, Graham Spanier summed up his life as Penn State University president until his world came crashing down around him in November 2011. “I was all in,” he said. “And it should be no secret that I miss my job.” Not that he’s become a...
Penn State hires Virginia assistant Marques Hagans as new wide receivers coach
One week after firing Taylor Stubblefield, James Franklin and Penn State have their new wide receivers coach. Former Virginia assistant Marques Hagans will be the Nittany Lions’ new wide receivers coach and offensive recruiting coordinator, the program announced on Monday morning. “We are excited to add Marques to our family,”...
Transfer WR Dante Cephas bringing ‘the complete package’ to Penn State
Daequan Hardy was the star four years ago in Hershey. Now a starting nickel back at Penn State, Hardy led Penn Hills to a 2018 PIAA championship win over Manheim Central with four touchdowns, three interceptions and 340 all-purpose yards. His incredible individual effort helped secure Penn Hills’ second state...
Funk, Lundy lead Penn State past Nebraska, 76-65Video
STATE COLLEGE — Andrew Funk scored 23 points, Seth Lundy added 16 points and Penn State defeated Nebraska, 76-65, on Saturday. A layup by Camren Wynter gave Penn State a 72-59 lead with 3 minutes, 5 seconds remaining. Six straight interior points got Nebraska within 72-65 with 1:25 to go,...
Penn State 2023 early look: Olu Fashanu, Drew Shelton returning after strong season at tackle
When James Franklin became Penn State’s coach in 2014, the Nittany Lions’ offensive line was a major problem. PSU struggled to match up with the likes of Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State at the line of scrimmage. But as Franklin begins his 10th season in State College, it’s clear...
Wisconsin continues domination over Penn State with 63-60 win
MADISON, Wis. — Steven Crowl scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Wisconsin held on to continue its Madison mastery over Penn State, beating the Nittany Lions 63-60 on Tuesday night. Tyler Wahl returned to the lineup for Wisconsin (12-5, 4-3 Big Ten) following a three-game absence from the...
Why a former Pitt coach would be a home-run hire for Penn State’s WR vacancy
The biggest surprise of Penn State’s offseason so far came on Sunday night when Taylor Stubblefield was relieved of his duties, effective immediately. The firing of Stubblefield, who spent three seasons with the Nittany Lions, was abrupt and came with interesting timing. A half hour after Penn State announced that...
Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca commits to Penn State
Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the state’s top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior announced his decision on Twitter. He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West...
Penn State’s James Franklin announces WR coach Taylor Stubblefield no longer with program
Penn State has been in the market for transfer portal wide receivers for the past month. Now, James Franklin and the Nittany Lions will be looking for someone to coach the position. Taylor Stubblefield is no longer the Nittany Lions’ wide receivers coach. Penn State announced on Sunday night that...
Dante Cephas, one of top WRs in transfer portal, commits to Penn State
Heir apparent Drew Allar has a new target. Dante Cephas, one of the best wide receivers available in the transfer portal, announced on Sunday that he will continue his career at Penn State. Cephas, a Pittsburgh native and Penn Hills graduate, joins the Nittany Lions after securing 130 catches for...
Penn State freshman RB Kaytron Allen looking forward to 2023: ‘I can keep improving’
Michigan star Blake Corum was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded rusher in the Big Ten in 2022. Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim and Illinois’ Chase Brown ranked second and third, respectively. Coming in fourth was a Penn State freshman — but not the one you might expect. Kaytron Allen, not Nick Singleton, earned...
How will Penn State replace Rose Bowl hero Sean Clifford? It helps to have a 5-star waiting in the wings
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford has moved on, taking all of those program records with him. Christian Veilleux, the hero against Rutgers in 2021 with Clifford ailing? Gone. He’s now a Pitt Panther. James Franklin’s program returns a large number of talented, experienced players. And there are some gifted quarterbacks...
Seth Lundy, Andrew Funk hit 7 3s each as Penn State rolls past IndianaVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Seth Lundy and Andrew Funk each hit 7 of 12 from 3-point range, and Penn State tied its program record with 18 made 3s in the Nittany Lions’ 85-66 win over Indiana on Wednesday night. Lundy scored 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting, and Funk hit 8 of...
Penn State 2023 early look: The Nittany Lions’ defensive end room should be formidable
A little more than a week removed from Penn State’s 35-21 victory over Utah in the Rose Bowl, it’s time to start looking ahead to the Nittany Lions’ 2023 season. James Franklin’s team closed out 2022 with five consecutive victories, and the win over Pac-12 champ Utah qualifies as a...
Penn State finishes 7th, Pitt 22nd in final AP Top 25 football poll
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Georgia was No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, becoming the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings after routing TCU on Monday night. The Horned Frogs were No. 2, their best final rankings since the 2010 season. Michigan...
Zach Edey scores 30 as No. 1 Purdue surges past Penn State
PHILADELPHIA — Zach Edey scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped a furious 12-0 run to start the second half as No. 1 Purdue rallied to defeat Penn State, 76-63, before a soldout crowd at the Palestra on Sunday night. Despite Jalen Pickett’s 26 points, Penn State (11-5, 2-3...
Penn State OT Drew Shelton filled in for Olu Fashanu as a true freshman and now is ready for 2023
Some players get called into their coach’s office. Some get a text or a phone call. Some remember where they were and how they got the news that they were receiving their first career start. But Penn State tackle Drew Shelton isn’t one of those people. Shelton couldn’t recall how...
Penn State QB Beau Pribula on ‘amazing’ freshman season, relationship with Drew Allar
Beau Pribula has spent the last year living what he called a “childhood dream.” Pribula was a Penn State fan before he was a standout quarterback at Central York. He has photos as a kid wearing the blue jersey and white helmet to prove it. Now, he wears that uniform...
