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Biggest Surprises From the First 10 Days of Penn State Football Camp

Penn State is three weeks from its Sept. 5 opener against Marshall, meaning the preparation window is beginning to narrow. The Nittany Lions have about two weeks of training camp left before entering Week 1 prep, and there's still plenty to accomplish.

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What We'll Be Watching at Penn State's First Scrimmage of Training Camp

Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday for the first time since spring practice, and at least the weather will be better. The Nittany Lions scrimmaged under some grim conditions in April and haven't returned to the building since.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 14

Inside Penn State’s 2027 Recruiting Surge: From Kei’Shjuan Telfair to Tights Ends Galore

ESPN dropped its 2027 recruiting class top-40 rankings, with Texas A&M taking the top spot, and Penn State Football checking in at No. 29, nationally.

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

Everything We Know About Penn State's Running Backs Competition in Camp

The discussion surrounding Penn State’s running backs room has centered on three players: Carson Hansen, James Peoples and Quinton Martin Jr. However,

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 14

Matt Campbell Unveils Penn State’s Next Tyler Warren: Why 4-Star QB Peyton Falzone Just Moved to Tight End

In Matt Campbell‘s first season as head coach of the Nittany Lions, Penn State Football is in the second week of fall camp preparing for the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Penn State's Basketball Schedule Has One Major Benefit This Season

The countdown until Penn State basketball starts its fourth season under head coach Mike Rhoades can officially begin. The Nittany Lions announced their non-conference schedule Thursday, which should draw more attention than last year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Penn State Quarterback Peyton Falzone Is Practicing at a New Position

Peyton Falzone, one of two quarterbacks who signed with Penn State's 2026 recruiting class, is practicing at a new position. The freshman from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, began working at tight end this week, a program spokesman confirmed.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Four Things We Learned From Week 1 of Penn State Football Camp

For Penn State, training camp truly begins this week. The Nittany Lions were in full pads Wednesday for the first time, and now they'll truly get to know what head coach Matt Campbell means with his warning of a tough, physical camp.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 12

New Chaz Coleman development has Vols fans remembering a sneaky report from right after his medical disqualification at Tennessee

Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman was medically disqualified at Tennessee earlier this summer. Chaz Coleman, the Penn State transfer EDGE who landed at Tennessee in January before getting medically disqualified this summer, is apparently working out again.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Rival Coach Has Strong 11-Word Warning for Penn State, Matt Campbell in 2026

Penn State Football opens the season as the No. 17-ranked team in the nation, in the preseason coaches poll, but head coach Matt Campbell‘s new approach and a veteran-laden roster have raised expectations for the Nittany Lions in Happy Valley.

Oklahoma State's David Taylor Sends Penn State Wrestling a 'Save the Date'

Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor offered an invitation to Penn State, saying he's holding an annual date for the Nittany Lions to renew their wrestling rivalry.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Is Matt Campbell ‘Playing With House Money’ for Penn State Football in 2026?

The honeymoon is in its early stages for Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell in Happy Valley. As fall camp rolls forward, with sights set on the season opener against Marshall on September 5, there is a growing sense of optimism surrounding this 2026 Penn State team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Penn State Football: 3 Key Fall Camp Storylines Unfolding in Week 2 … Including a Major Position Change

Football is back in Happy Valley, and the Matt Campbell era is underway for Penn State Football. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp last week ahead of Penn State head coach Matt Campbell’s first season at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Six Early Standouts From Penn State Football Training Camp

Penn State enters Week 2 of training camp with a firm grasp of its early strengths and weaknesses. The Nittany Lions put on pads for the first time this week and got into 11-on-11 drills, which allowed some early standouts to emerge.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 11

Penn State Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser has Bold Praise for Rocco Bech

Penn State Football is in week two of fall training camp ahead of head coach Matt Campbell‘s first season in Happy Valley. One of the biggest pieces of continuity between Campbell‘s last few years at Iowa State and his first season at Penn State is the connection with quarterback Rocco Becht and now Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Penn State Wrestling's Cael Sanderson Addresses Masanosuke Ono's Competitive Timeline

Penn State wrestling returns potentially four national champions and eight All-Americans from its 2025 championship roster, but the most intriguing wrestler is the one fans haven't seen yet.

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

Penn State's Matt Campbell Seeks More Consistency From Two Key Players

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has praised two second-year players since spring practice began as having the talent to make a lineup impact this season.

D'Anton Lynn News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

How D'Anton Lynn Already Has Reshaped and Revived Penn State's Defense

Though D'Anton Lynn played cornerback at Penn State, Terry Smith never coached him on the field, as their paths didn't overlap. But now that they're working together, Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, sees why Matt Campbell made Lynn a priority hire last winter.

Ikenna Ezeogu News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

One Penn State Football Position Battle That Already Has Taken an Interesting Turn

Penn State’s No. 1 spot at defensive end appears to be locked up by redshirt senior Ikenna Ezeogu, with edge rushers coach Christian Smith viewing him as an “NFL player.” But who will start next to Ezeogu, among the team's 24 Iowa State transfers, is a key question during fall camp.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 8