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Penn State Football Offensive Position Rankings: No. 5 Can Taylor Mouser’s New-Look Wide Receiver Trio Flip the Narrative?

As Penn State Football prepares to open fall camp ahead of the 2026 college football season, we’ll be taking a look at how each of the position groups across the roster stack up, beginning with the offensive side of the ball, kicking off the series at wide receiver … The expectation for Penn State‘s offense this season should be high.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / July 27

Penn State Names Liberty’s Samantha Pickens As New Head Diving Coach

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Go PSU Sports UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has added Samantha Pickens to the coaching staff as Head Diving Coach.

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

Biggest Questions Facing Penn State Entering Training Camp

Penn State is on the doorstep of fall camp, which inches the program closer to the season opener against Marshall on Sept. 5. But unlike last season, the Nittany Lions are littered with new faces and question marks. What are the most important questions facing the Nittany Lions as they head toward training camp in early August?

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

5 Reasons to Believe Penn State Can Exceed Expectations in 2026

Penn State is ranked 17th overall in ESPN’s SP+ rankings, which are predictive measurements of efficiency and a good gauge of a team's potential. The ratings

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

One Former 5-Star Recruit Who Is Ready to Break Out for Penn State

Early in spring practice, Penn State offensive line coach Ryan Clanton squared up against tackle Malachi Goodman. Clanton wants linemen willing to run through anyone, including him.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 24

EXCLUSIVE: Can 5-Star DB Langston Pridgeon Push Matt Campbell’s Penn State Blueprint to the Next Level?

It is no secret that for most coaching staffs, changing regions with new pipelines of talent needing to be established could take a cycle or two to really get going on the recruiting trail.

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

Penn State Off to 'Fantastic Start' With 2028 Recruiting Class, Analyst Says

Matt Campbell and his new Penn State football staff are still getting used to regional recruiting this offseason. This led the Nittany Lions to take a more national approach in their 2027 class, landing players from 15 different states so far.

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

Penn State's Matt Campbell Values Retention, Is 'Excited' About Recruiting Direction

Matt Campbell went from having the best annual retention rate in college football at Iowa State to signing 40 players from the transfer portal at Penn State.

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

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Penn State Football Schedule

A new era of Penn State football begins in September, when Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions onto the field for the first time. Campbell has never attended a game at Beaver Stadium, and his first will be when the Nittany Lions host Marshall in the Sept.

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

Jordan Hill 'Honored' by New Role in Penn State Football Program

Jordan Hill, the former Penn State defensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring before returning to his alma mater, has a new position with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 23

EXCLUSIVE: In-State 4-Star WR Owen Johnson Names Penn State Football in Top 5, Compares Game to NFL Star

The 2027 recruiting class is winding down for Penn State Football, with very few players undecided. Soon, staffs across the nation will clear the whiteboard and add new players to each position, putting together a wishlist for each position coach.

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

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Plans Tough, Physical Training Camp

Penn State limited the reps and contact drills, particularly among veteran players, during training camp in 2025. That resulted from the 2024 playoff run that spilled into 16 games and the number of players who returned for 2025.

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

Penn State Football Will Be Selling Cryptocurrency Soon

Penn State football joins the blockchain this season, as the Nittany Lions are part of a new college rollout selling fan tokens, which are a form of cryptocurrency.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

What We're Hearing About Penn State Basketball This Offseason

The Penn State men’s basketball team is in Week 6 of summer workouts with a new roster. Center Ivan Jurić is the only returning starter for head coach Mike Rhoades, who officially added nine new players to the team so far this offseason.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

The Question Every Penn State Offensive Starter Has to Answer This Season

For all the new faces and changes to its roster, Penn State appears to have solidified its offensive lineup for the 2026 season. Training camp will decide several roles, notably at the skill positions, but we have a pretty firm grasp of the offense the Nittany Lions will start Sept.

Beau Pribula News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

Former Penn State QB Beau Pribula Gets Fresh Start at Virginia

Beau Pribula was a popular player on Penn State's 2024 roster who helped change the dicussion around college football when he entered the transfer portal during the playoff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

This Week in Penn State Football: How NIL Shaped the 2027 Recruiting Class

When one door closes, another opens. Farewell World Cup, welcome back college football. Penn State is less than 50 days from its Sept. 5 opener against Marshall and just a few weeks from opening its first training camp under head coach Matt Campbell.

Pat Narduzzi News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Why Penn State Could Revisit the Possibility of Playing Pitt Again

Penn State was the most important non-ACC team at the conference's media days last week. Of course Virginia Tech coach James Franklin's past was an unavoidable topic during his session.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Where Are They Now? Catching up With Penn State's Transfer Portal Departures

Matt Campbell overhauled Penn State’s roster this offseason by adding 55 new players to the team. Before that could happen, numerous Nittany Lions had