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Penn State's Snap Counts, PFF Grades vs. Michigan Highlight Some Major Changes

Penn State made some subtle, and also more substantial, lineup changes in its 21-18 loss at Michigan last week. They didn't prevent the Nittany Lions from losing their fourth straight Big Ten game but did suggest that the coaching staff isn't standing still during this streak.

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Empty QB Rooms, Roster Depth Concerns, and Portal Pressures: Where Does Penn State Football Go From Here?

Penn State Football is now 0-4 in conference play following a loss to Michigan on Saturday, and Sunday, came even more bad news for the Nittany Lions. Three-star Quarterback Will Wood decided to break off his commitment with the Nittany Lions, and he is now headed to Boston College.

Chase Sowell News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 18

For Penn State's Chase Sowell, a Record-Setting Night of Frustration at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Michigan | Penn State receiver Chase Sowell put up a career day against Michigan but couldn’t fully appreciate it. Despite Sowell’s performance of 11 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown, the Nittany Lions dropped to 3-4 and 0-4 in Big Ten play with a 21-18 loss to the Wolverines on Saturday in Michigan Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 16

Despite Online Reaction, Matt Campbell's Leaked Penn State Recruiting Speech Was a Positive

Penn State coach Matt Campbell’s recruiting pitch went viral this week after a prospect's parent posted a video of Campbell speaking to visiting athletes

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 15

Penn State Sports Might Not Be Getting Enough Bang for Those 254 Million Bucks

For better or worse, there is a relationship between money and winning in college athletics. At a time when the need to accumulate resources, NIL funding, physical infrastructure and a comprehensive coaching staff has never been higher, money is at the core of all of that.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

The Growing List of Players Penn State Needs to Step Up vs. Michigan

Penn State certainly didn't expect to be here, heading to Michigan with an 0-3 Big Ten record. To be fair, neither did Michigan. As CBS Sports' analyst Charles Davis said, "Both of them are realizing, hold it a minute, Penn State-Michigan, and neither one of us is ranked?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

3 Key Storylines I'm Watching as Penn State Prepares to Visit Michigan

Penn State heads to Michigan seeking to end a three-game Big Ten losing streak that has surprised many. “What is going on with Penn State?” CBS Sports analyst Charles Davis asked during a recent interview.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

For Penn State's Rushing Offense, 'Everything Is a Slog' This Season

Penn State lacks an identity in the run game, and the team knows it. The Nittany Lions are about to play their seventh game of the season while still searching for one.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Penn State Football OC Taylor Mouser gets real and authentic when it comes to what the offense is missing

The Penn State Nittany Lions need to fix their offense, and it’s clear they desperately miss Koby Howard and a strong run game. The Penn State Nittany Lions are in a position they likely didn’t expect to be in.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 13

'We are not wavering': Takeaways from Matt Campbell’s Press Conference in Midst of 3-Game Skid

The Penn State head coach Matt Campbell era has gotten off to a very rocky start as the Nittany Lions sit with a 3-3 record just over a year after firing James Franklin with the same record.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 12

Penn State Football 2026 Midseason Report Card: How the Nittany Lions Went Off Course

Following his team's third straight Big Ten loss, Penn State football coach Matt Campbell vowed to make it right. "I think my disappointment is, right now, we can’t give [the fans] the result that they deserve," Campbell said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 12

‘Fantastic Vibes’: How Beaver Stadium White Out Delivered Off the Field for Penn State Football

Head coach Matt Campbell and Penn State Football didn’t get the results they wanted on the football field Saturday night against USC, but it wasn’t a complete disappointment.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 11

Can Pat Kraft Survive Penn State’s Disastrous 2026 Season?

Penn State football’s 2026 season has been an unmitigated disaster under head coach Matt Campbell. Midway through the 2025 season, Penn State athletic director Dr.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 10

Penn State Football Poised to Break Attendance Record in White Out Game vs. USC

Penn State could set a Beaver Stadium attendance record Saturday night against USC in Matt Campbell's first White Out game as head coach. That's partly due to Beaver Stadium's increased capacity this season during the $700 million renovation.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 10

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report Ahead of the White Out vs. USC

Penn State placed itself on a program leaderboard last week in a 34-13 loss to Northwestern. Just not a good one. The 413 rushing yards the Nittany Lions surrendered were the fourth-most in program history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Former Penn State All-American Gets Massive NFL Update

Frmer Penn State running back Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Friday, giving the program’s all-time leading rusher a fresh chance after a brief and quiet start to his NFL career, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 9

'I'm Cool With That:' Picked Last in the Big Ten, Penn State Basketball Ready to Overachieve

The Penn State men’s basketball team finished last in the Big Ten in 2025-26, and that expectation is carrying over to this season. The Nittany Lions were ranked 18th in the preseason Big Ten poll by the Columbus Dispatch.

James Franklin News / Nittany Central / October 5

James Franklin’s Best Trait Could Be Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Undoing

Penn State Football’s 2026 season and the Penn State head coach Matt Campbell era are off to a very rocky start after a second straight loss Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Matt Campbell Admits Penn State Was Unprepared as He Reveals Major Problem With His Team: 'Frustrating'

Matt Campbell did not offer excuses after Penn State’s stunning 34-13 loss to Northwestern. The first-year Nittany Lions head coach held himself accountable and took more than his share of responsibility while accepting that his team failed to meet the physical standard he set for them.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell calls himself out after embarrassing loss to Northwestern

The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 3-2 on the year after losing to Northwestern in what was an embarrassing showing by Matt Campbell and his crew. The Penn State Nittany Lions got embarrassed on Friday night against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Rocco Becht News / Yardbarker / October 3

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned PSU into Unhappy Valley

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned Penn State into Unhappy Valley

After cruising through a mostly cupcake nonconference schedule, Campbell's introduction into Big Ten play has been a disaster.

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless USC

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

College football rankings: Updated ESPN FPI for Week 2

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The 'College football color teams' quiz

Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2