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MVPs, Underrated Players, Key Questions: A Look Inside Penn State Football for 2026

We have so many questions about the 2026 Penn State football team, which opens its season Sept. 5 against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have an experienced roster and plenty of compelling stories, but what does their football team actually look like?

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Penn State Football Week in Review: Training Camp Recap

You made it. Week 1 of Penn State football's Matt Campbell era has begun. By this time next week, Nittany Lions fans will have a whole new set of joys and arguments following the opener against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 29

What We Learned About Penn State Football, Good and Bad, During Training Camp

Penn State concluded training camp Friday night by hosting Victory Day at Beaver Stadium. It's a charming event that quarterback Rocco Becht called the "best day of the year," one that the program should continue for years to come.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 28

What the Preseason NCAA Wrestling Rankings Say About Penn State

There's likely no program in college sports that will enter the 2026 season as a bigger favorite than the Penn State wrestling team. The Nittany Lions return three NCAA champions (and potentially a fourth?), two silver medalists and nine total wrestlers who have been All-Americans.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Offers Massive Prediction for Matt Campbell’s First Season at Penn State

There are not many college football analysts with more respect or who are around the game of football as much as Kirk Herbstreit, and it’s safe to say he’s bullish on Penn State Football in 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Field Level Media / August 28

Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant abuse claim

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers reportedly plans to recant his testimony against the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for sexually abusing boys.

Yvan Kemajou News / Nittany Central / August 28

Meet Penn State’s Edge Rusher ESPN Says is Set to Explode in 2026

As Penn State Football inches closer to opening day, a sophomore on defense appears ready to take a major step forward. Sophomore defensive end Yvan Kemajou was named to ESPN’s ‘Sleeper College Football Player’ list, released on Thursday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 28

Penn State Football Starts and Sits: Breaking Down Every Position Battle

Matt Campbell's first Penn State football training camp is over. The Nittany Lions wind down August with a pretty firm grasp of what their starting lineup will look like Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

Biggest Moves We Saw From the New Penn State Football Defense in Camp

Heading into training camp, Penn State’s defense had some questions around the health of key players and certain position battles, particularly on the defensive line.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

Six Penn State Football Players You Don't Know Yet But Will This Season

Penn State re-introduces itself to college football Sept. 5, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall for the opener at Beaver Stadium. We've met 55 new players over the past eight months, including the contingent that will populate coach Matt Campbell's starting lineup in Week 1.

Kobe King News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Penn State Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State linebacker Kobe King is a free agent again after the New York Jets waived him from injured reserve this week. The Jets have announced they have waived the 23-year-old Detroit native off IR, ending his brief stay in green and white.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 27

ESPN Left Penn State Out of Its Top 100 … Were the Nittany Lions Really Snubbed? | Akintunde

This one caught my attention. ESPN released its preseason Top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season, and Penn State Football doesn’t have a single player on the list.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 27

Six Players that Will Make or Break Penn State Football’s 2026 Season

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell’s first season as the head coach of the Nittany Lions is quickly approaching. With just over a week until Penn State takes the field against Marshall to open the 2026 season, there are still many questions surrounding Penn State’s 2026 team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

What We Learned About the New Penn State Football Offense in Camp

Penn State essentially has a brand new offense when compared to last season. Head coach Matt Campbell brought offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser with

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

Penn State Is Selling Access to a Football Postgame Press Conference — for $2,000

Penn State football fans who have longed to attend a post-game press conference, conduct the Blue Band for a song or work with the Beaver Stadium grounds crew will get their chance this season.

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

The Biggest Penn State Football Training Camp Winners, and What Their Rise Means

Penn State is still "working through a lot," as head coach Matt Campbell described it, less than two weeks before the season opener against Marshall. The Nittany Lions have had what Campbell called a productive training camp, bringing together two rosters into one while dealing with a handful of camp injuries that have limited player availability.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 26

3 Reasons to Believe Penn State Will be Big Ten’s Surprise Contender, and 2 Reasons to Worry

The Matt Campbell era kicks off in less than two weeks, when the renovated Penn State Football welcomes the Thundering Herd of Marshall to the renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 25

Biggest Takeaway From Penn State Football's 2nd Scrimmage of Training Camp

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State scrimmaged for the second time in Beaver Stadium this past Saturday as it gears up for the season opener against Marshall on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 25

Penn State Football Announces White Out Game: Details, How to Purchase Tickets

Penn State Football officially announced the date for the annual Whiteout game for the 2026 season. This season will be Penn State head coach Matt Campbell‘s first in Happy Valley after spending the past 10 seasons at Iowa State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 25

What's New at Penn State's Beaver Stadium for 2026?

Penn State says it's bringing a "whole new level of game day energy" to Beaver Stadium this season with a series of additions designed to make the stadium brighter, sound better and be more accessible to many fans.