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Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht quickly developed an on-field harmony with receiver Koby Howard through three games, connecting with him for seven completions of 30+ yards.

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Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 22

‘Dinged Up’ Koby Howard on Penn State Football Injury Report vs. Wisconsin, and Other Updates

As No. 13 Penn State Football prepares to open Big Ten play against Wisconsin Saturday night, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell discussed quite a few injuries that the Nittany Lions sustained during nonconference play during his weekly press conference Tuesday.

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

3 Key Things the Non-Conference Schedule Taught Us About Penn State Football

Penn State moved up to 13th in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday, five spots higher than its preseason ranking. Head coach Matt Campbell has his unbeaten team in a good place heading into Big Ten play, which begins Saturday against Wisconsin. But what did we really learn about the Nittany Lions through the friendly non-conference schedule?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Penn State football just landed in the top-8 for an elite recruit in the 2028 class who could develop at multiple positions

The Penn State Nittany Lions seem to really like Brayden Arnold in the 2028 recruiting class, and he’s put them in the top-8. The Penn State Nittany Lions just landed in the top eight for four-star athlete Brayden Arnold, the Duncanville, Texas, prospect who could become a key piece of the program’s 2028 recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Penn State Football: 2 Major Areas of Concern Before Big Ten Play Kicks Off vs. Wisconsin

As many expected, No.13 Penn State Football flew through the end of the Nittany Lions‘ nonconference schedule without any scare of being upset, throttling Buffalo 55-13 on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Bill O’Brien Breaks Silence on Penn State Football ‘Unbelievable’ Matt Campbell Hiring

Bill O’Brien knows better than most what it means to walk into Penn State and inherit something much bigger than a football team. Matt Campbell is finding that out now.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 22

The Numbers Behind Penn State Football's Dominant Defensive Start

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s defense is off to a highly productive start under new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. While the Nittany Lions haven’t faced a power-conference team yet, they still rank among the nation’s best in several defensive categories.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Penn State football may have just used their win over Buffalo in the perfect way with one of the best recruits in the country

The Penn State football team just got a huge win over Buffalo, and one recruit loved his visit during the game. The Penn State Nittany Lions hosted a handful

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

What the Snap Counts Told Us About Penn State Football in Week 3

Penn State opened the bench Saturday in its 55-13 win over Buffalo, playing a season-high 80 players, six of whom got into their first games. It was exactlly how Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell hoped the game would progress regarding snap counts and playing opportunities.

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

What the Week 4 College Football Polls Say About Penn State

Penn State has made incremental gains in the college football rankings through three weeks, inching upward in both major polls. Now, the unbeaten Nittany Lions turn toward the Big Ten season, where they will test a roster that doesn't have much experience in the conference.

College Football News / TWSN / September 20

Penn State Has Found Its Next Superstar Wide Receiver

For years the Penn State Nittany Lions have been looking for their next truly elite wide receiver that can change their passing attack. Three weeks into the 2026 season and they seemingly have found their answer.

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

What They Said After Penn State's 55-13 Win Over Buffalo in Week 3

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell isn't ready to declare his team a contender after a non-conference schedule in which the Nittany Lions outscored three opponents by a combined 105 points.

Quinton Martin Jr. News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 20

How Penn State's Quinton Martin Jr. Reclaimed His Coaches' Trust

STATE COLLEGE | The bus ride from Philadelphia to Penn State last week felt even longer to Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr., who didn't play an offensive snap in the Nittany Lions' 27-9 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 20

5 Things We Learned From Penn State’s Blowout Win Over Buffalo

No. 14 Penn State Football entered Saturday’s final nonconference game still looking for a more complete performance before the schedule became significantly more difficult next week and beyond.

Zay Robinson News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Penn State football showed the country in their game against Buffalo that they have a weapon that you just don’t see enough of anymore

The Penn State Nittany Lions have an elite special teams player and returner in Zay Robinson, and he showed that on Saturday. The Penn State Nittany Lions showed that they have a weapon you just don’t see enough of anymore in college football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 19

James Peoples, Quinton Martin Jr. Make Case for RB1 as Penn State Football Routs Buffalo

No. 14 Penn State Football entered the third and final nonconference game of the season searching for answers in the run game after two mediocre games against Temple and Marshall.

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

What We Learned From Penn State's Week 3 Blowout Win Over Buffalo

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell ran right past the Beaver Stadium victory bell again after the Nittany Lions’ 55-13 win over Buffalo on Saturday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell is still not holding back in his assessment of his team even after the 55-13 win over Buffalo

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 after a big home win over Buffalo. But Matt Campbell still isn’t happy. The Penn State Nittany Lions started the game slowly, once again.

Dominic DeLuca News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Penn State Captain Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic DeLuca was released from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad on Monday, ending the West Pittston product’s first NFL stop about two weeks after he had been retained as a developmental piece.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Penn State Nittany Lions Legend Has Died

Penn State football lost one of its own this weekend. Matt Suhey, the Bellefonte-born fullback who carried the Nittany Lions from 1976 to 1979 and later helped the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX, has died at age 68, per NBC Chicago.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.