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Penn State five-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci to make amateur boxing debut

Carter Starocci, the only five-time NCAA wrestling champion in college wrestling history, will make his amateur boxing debut Saturday. Justin Basch reported the news the former Penn State standout will do it locally.

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Alex Kauffman Commits To Penn State For 2027

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / June 26

Penn State Adds Mike Smiechowski As Associate Coach

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Penn State has added Mike Smiechowski to its staff for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, the school announced on Friday. Smiechowski will join the program as an associate coach.

Gavin Mckenna News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Penn State’s Gavin McKenna drafted No. 1 overall in 2026 NHL Draft by Toronto Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna is coming home. As expected, the talented Penn State freshman forward was taken with the No. 1 overall selection in Friday night’s 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Penn State football loses out on a player they desperately needed for their 2027 recruiting class

The Penn State Nittany Lions are still in a decent position with their 2027 recruiting class, but missing out on Lucas Rhoa could hurt. The Penn State Nittany Lions lost 2027 interior offensive lineman Lucas Rhoa to the Texas Longhorns, a significant blow for a program that needed another offensive lineman in its recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 26

A Look at Penn State's NHL Draft History Ahead of Gavin McKenna's Historic Night

Gavin McKenna is poised to make Penn State hockey history Friday, as he's projected to become the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. McKenna, who spent one season playing for the Nittany Lions, would bring those newfound roots in State College to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have the first overall pick of the draft.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 24

Penn State Wins Commitment From 3-Star Texas Cornerback Dhillon McGee

Penn State received a commitment from one of the top prospects in Dallas, as 3-star cornerback Dhillon McGee announced his decision Wednesday night. McGee joins a Penn State 2027 recruiting class that has been restless recently, losing two cornerback commits in June and missing on one of its high-priority receivers.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 24

Who Will Represent Penn State at Big Ten Football Media Days?

Two returning Nittany Lions and one key transfer will represent Penn State in July at Big Ten Football Media Days, the conference's annual kickoff event to the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 24

New NCAA Eligibility Rule Could Benefit Penn State Football Significantly

In building Penn State's new football roster, head coach Matt Campbell clearly prioritized experience as a key tool. The 2026 Nittany Lions will be one of the Big Ten's most veteran teams in terms of returning starts and snaps that they now can carry into 2027 and beyond.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Penn State is losing out on an elite 2027 position player who could be a five-star by the time he gets on campus

The Penn State Nittany Lions are still recruiting well enough, all things considered. The Penn State Nittany Lions missed out on 2027 wide receiver Deshawn Hall, a four-star talent from Prattville, Alabama, who committed to the Auburn Tigers over Penn State, Tennessee, Clemson, and Florida.

Terry Smith News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 24

For Penn State's Terry Smith, the Pinstripe Bowl Keeps on Giving

Following his last game as Penn State's interim head football coach, Terry Smith called the Pinstripe Bowl the "greatest moment my life." And that bowl victory keeps on giving.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 23

Penn State Football to Host 23rd Lift For Life Event in July

Penn State's annual Lift For Life fundraising event will be open to the public this year for the first time since 2024. The Nittany Lions will host Lift For Life on July 1 at the practice fields outside the Lasch Football Building in State College.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Zain Retherford opens up on comeback, making Team USA for 2026 World Championships

Zain Retherford was bruised and battered following the 2024 Olympics. The former Penn State standout dealt with concussion issues, but managed to return to competition in 2025 and eventually got into the process to make the 2026 Senior World Team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 23

Penn State Recalibrates Again at Receiver in 2027 Recruiting Class

Penn State is recalibrating its receivers room not just for this season but also for the future. The latest trajectory change for the 2027 recruiting class came Tuesday, when a top target chose to stay close to home in Alabama.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 23

Which Big Ten Teams Penn State Avoids on the 2026 Football Schedule

Penn State's 2026 football schedule ranks as one of the Big Ten's easiest based primarily on who the Nittany Lions don't play. It's a combination of College Football Playoff title contenders, longer-shot hopefuls and teams hungry for renewal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 22

Penn State's Beaver Stadium Still Intimidating in EA Sports' College Football 27

The Penn State football program lost some steam in 2025, falling from second-ranked to 7-5 in a season that included three excruciating home losses to Oregon, Northwestern and Indiana.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 22

How Penn State's Offense Grades Out in the Big Ten and National Rankings

Penn State's 2026 football roster is such an uncertain product offensively: filled with experienced veterans on one hand but challenged for truly elite talent on the other.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 22

Matt Campbell’s Backfield Revolution: The 3-Way Battle Set to Define Penn State’s 2026 Offense

While we are still months ahead of Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell‘s first game with the Nittany Lions, with fall camp quickly approaching, it is time to project position battles ahead of the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 21

How D'Anton Lynn Plans to Reshape Penn State's Defense

D’Anton Lynn never had Penn State on his radar as a potential coaching destination. He said he was locked in as the defensive coordinator at USC toward the end of the 2025 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 16

Penn State Football Recruiting: Major Crystal Ball Shifts, Surprising Legacy Intel Follow Weekend Official Visits

Over the weekend, Penn State Football hosted four uncommitted targets for official visits, along with a lone committed recruit who couldn’t be on campus last weekend, 3-star super athletic safety from New Jersey, Jonathan Galette.

Kirby Smart News / Yardbarker / June 15

Georgia Bulldogs flip four-star WR Jamir Dean from Penn State

The Georgia Bulldogs went hard after the commitment for four-star wide receiver Jamir Dean from Alcoa, Tennessee.

Cal beats out USC, Texas, BYU for massive four-star OL Isaiah Bertola

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian not ruling out a potential Arch Manning twist after 2026 season

Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027 could spell doom for Steve Sarkisian

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

The 'SEC football championship game winners' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 15

Penn State Football Recruiting: Nittany Lions Offer Massive Swedish 2027 Offensive Tackle

Penn State Football is in the middle of the first official visit season of Matt Campbell‘s tenure as the head coach of the Nittany Lions. Over the past two weeks, Penn State has hosted most of the Nittany Lions’ commits in the 2027 class, along with a handful of top targets in the 2027 class that remain uncommitted.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 14

Matt Campbell and Penn State just lost an in-state commit in about as embarrassing a fashion as it gets

The Penn State Nittany Lions have done relatively well under Matt Campbell in terms of recruiting, until this happened. The Penn State Nittany Lions just lost an in-state commit, and it’s got to be embarrassing.

Drew Allar News / Yardbarker / June 10

Update on Drew Allar emerges after Roethlisberger comments

Update on Steelers' Drew Allar emerges after Ben Roethlisberger comments

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger voiced some noteworthy concerns regarding what he had thus far seen from rookie quarterback and 2026 third-round draft pick Drew Allar. During the latest episode of "The Yinziders" podcast, Steelers reporter Mike DeFabo of The Athletic shared an update about Allar's ongoing development.

Steelers' Will Howard, Drew Allar can learn this important lesson from Aaron Rodgers

Alex Highsmith linked with four teams after Steelers sign Nick Herbig to extension

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / June 8