Penn State category, Page 6
Is Penn State changing plans for 1st-year players heading into Oregon game?
UNIVERSITY PARK — The current NCAA redshirt rules allow Penn State a lot of flexibility when deciding which first-year players will take the field in a given year. They can play up to four games and can participate in the postseason without burning the redshirt. If the Nittany Lions make...
Can Penn State’s offensive struggles be attributed to ‘vanilla’ play calling? Not exactly
STATE COLLEGE — No. 3 Penn State outscored low-level nonconference opponents, Nevada, FIU and Villanova by a combined 132-17 to start the season 3-0. Yet, there’s a sentiment that the Nittany Lions offense hasn’t quite been good enough, especially from the perspective that a high-powered No. 6 Oregon comes to...
Miami jumps to No. 2 behind Ohio State in AP Top 25; idle Penn State drops to No. 3
Miami jumped LSU and Penn State into the No. 2 spot behind Ohio State in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday while Oklahoma climbed into top 10 for the first time in two years and Indiana and Texas Tech made big moves after lopsided wins over Top 25...
ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ to broadcast at Old Main before Penn State-Oregon matchup
Two of the nation’s top teams will square off next Saturday, and the eyes of the college football world will be on Happy Valley starting first thing in the morning. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be at Old Main at 9 a.m. Saturday ahead of No. 2 Penn State’s showdown with...
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley rooting for Penn State duo to break all-time records
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley knows a thing or two about breaking records. The Eagles running back and former Penn State star had a historic 2024. Barkley set franchise records. He became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season, coming 96 yards short...
Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25; Penn State stays at No. 2
NEW YORK — Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record. Ohio State, Penn...
Is Penn State offense ready for Oregon?
The preseason is now over for Penn State, and we still have some questions. The Nittany Lions, as expected, dismantled Villanova, 52-6, in the final of three low-level nonconference games. They’re 3-0 entering Big Ten play, and that alone is a win. Jim Knowles’ defense was stout once again, holding...
Allar, defense lead No. 2 Penn State to 52-6 blowout of FCS Villanova
UNIVERSITY PARK — Drew Allar threw for 209 yards and a touchdown, and No. 2 Penn State got another near flawless effort from its defense in a 52-6 win over Villanova on Saturday. Nicholas Singleton ran for two touchdowns, Kaytron Allen added another, Trebor Peña caught a touchdown and Ryan...
No. 2 Penn State looks to tighten up in final tuneup before Big Ten slate begins
UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin believes his team has played well enough over the first two weeks of the season, and he knows the Nittany Lions need to tighten up before the schedule gets much tougher. The No. 2 Nittany Lions (2-0) have their final tuneup against Villanova (1-0) on...
James Franklin expects Villanova’s defense to ‘create chaos’ against Penn State
There isn’t much concern for Penn State against Villanova on Saturday. The Wildcats are an FCS opponent and simply don’t have the talent to keep up with the No. 2 team in the country. But the pair’s last meeting in 2021 was much closer than you’d expect, with Penn State...
No. 2 Penn State hopes early reps for new receivers pay dividends laterVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Devonte Ross knew he’d have just one man to beat. He knew where the football would be and exactly when it would get there. For the new Penn State wide receiver, those are the perks of paying attention in practice. The ensuing twisting, one-armed, 42-yard touchdown catch...
‘I’m definitely blessed to be back’: Penn State transfer defender maximizing 2nd chance in Happy Valley
In the oft-deemed Wild West era of the transfer portal and NIL in college football, you see unexpected departures from rosters every year. It’s much less common, though, to see one of those departures make their way back to a program two years later. That’s become a reality at Penn...
Big Ten’s weak slate this week raises questions about nonconference scheduling strategies
The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference: Not enough teams are testing themselves outside of league play. The Big Ten prides itself on having a nine-game conference schedule, which traditionally had set it apart from the Southeastern Conference. Yet the SEC will move to...
Penn State’s James Franklin cites ‘much more physical’ offensive line during win over FIU
Penn State’s offensive line is still rounding into form with the No. 2 Nittany Lions preparing for a visit from Villanova, an FCS program, Saturday afternoon. James Franklin said Monday he saw significant improvement from a veteran group led by five players who had prominent roles last season — tackles...
Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn State, LSU
Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remained the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday, Oregon is back in the top five and South Florida is ranked for the first time in seven years. There was some movement inside the top 10, but the...
Penn State defensive tackles leading team in interceptions through 2 games
UNIVERSITY PARK — Few things in football can get a home crowd rocking like a 300-pound offensive or defensive lineman making an uncharacteristic play. For the Penn State faithful, that has been an early and frequent theme. It already has happened three times in just two games. Captain defensive tackle...
Drew Allar throws for 2 TDs as No. 2 Penn State overcomes slow start in shutout vs. FIUVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Drew Allar completed 19 of 33 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 2 Penn State beat Florida International, 34-0, on Saturday. Devonte Ross and Khalil Dinkins caught touchdown passes, Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton ran for scores and Ryan Barker kicked two field goals...
Penn State Athletics announces switch from Nike to Adidas as brand partner
Friday marked the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one — inside Penn State Athletics. The university announced a 10-year brand deal with Adidas, moving away from a 33-year partnership with Nike that began when Penn State football joined the Big Ten in 1993. According...
Kaytron Allen, Nicholas Singleton hope to jump-start Penn State ground game vs. FIUVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton long have expected opponents to stack extra defenders at the line of scrimmage to stop the hard-charging duo. It has made the Penn State running backs’ pursuit of the program’s career rushing record tougher but also more fulfilling. “That’s what we came...
Penn State’s Marques Hagans on Devonte Ross: ‘He’s dynamic’
Penn State’s three prominent transfer wide receivers were involved in the Lions’ season-opening win over Nevada at Beaver Stadium. Trebor Pena and Kyron Hudson were major factors, combining to catch 13 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. Pena also added a 13-yard rush and returned two punts for a...
Will Penn State’s run game find its footing vs. FIU?
Penn State running back Nick Singleton vs. Nevada: 8 carries, 19 yards. Kaytron Allen: 8 carries, 43 yards. The Lions’ talented backs each went over 1,000 yards last season. Both are capable of passing Evan Royster, who is Penn State’s career rushing leader with 3,932 yards. These numbers were produced...
No. 2 Penn State on cruise control in poll while other teams battle it outVideo
While a heart-pounding weekend of college football unfolded in the South and neighboring Ohio and more chaos is likely to come, all was tranquil and should continue to be in central Pennsylvania for the next three weeks. Penn State won its opener against Nevada by five touchdowns and is favored...
James Franklin cites ‘sloppy football’ for Penn State’s offensive struggles in short fields against Nevada
It’s hard to find much to complain about for Penn State in Week 1’s 46-11 win over Nevada, especially as the offense didn’t punt once and scored on each of its first nine drives. But if you’re nitpicking, the Nittany Lions did squander a pair of golden opportunities against a...
Ohio State moves up to No. 1, while Penn State stays at No. 2 in AP Top 25
Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons. The defending national...
Penn State’s Dani Dennis-Sutton living up to bold promise he made as a freshman
STATE COLLEGE — Dani Dennis-Sutton arrived at Penn State four years ago with a clear goal in mind. He never shied away from it. In fact, he publicized it and has it pinned to the top of a personal social media page, just to make sure no one misses it....
