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KeAndre Lambert-Smith Drawing Significant Transfer Portal Interest

Last week, Penn State Football experienced a significant development when one of their top wide receivers, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, moved to enter the transfer portal.

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Franklin: To Compete With America’s Best, Penn State Must Embrace Modern College Football

James Franklin has won a lot at Penn State. PSU has ended five of the past eight season with double-digit wins. Under Franklin, the team’s won the Rose, Cotton and Fiesta Bowls.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 30 minutes ago

Penn State Basketball Lands Tennessee Transfer Guard Freddie Dilione

On Wednesday morning, Penn State received their fourth transfer commitment of the offseason. Following a recent official visit, Tennessee transfer guard Freddie Dilione announced his intentions to join Mike Rhoades and the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / 1 hour ago

Penn State Basketball Lands Transfer Commitment from Tennessee Guard Freddie Dilione

This is a big one, folks! The Nittany Lions’ latest addition to the portal is a big one, as they bring in former Top 100 prospect Freddie Dilione into the fold.

Daequan Hardy News / Black Shoe Diaries / 3 hours ago

So You Drafted CB Daequan Hardy...

Daequan is a dawg. Daequan Hardy is the true definition of an “underdog story.” Despite being one of the most productive high school football players in the state of Pennsylvania, he was largely overlooked as a recruiting prospect in the 2019 class due to his size.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 1 hour ago

Report: Penn State basketball among headliners of early season non-conference tournament

Penn State basketball is expected to appear in the 2024 Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, according to reports from Jon Rothstein last week. Mike Rhoades and the Nittany Lions join Clemson, San Francisco, and Fordham among some of the tournament’s other participants.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith News / Nittany Sports Now / 7 hours ago

Transfer Portal: Former Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith Close to Finding New Home, Per Report

It looks like KeAndre Lambert-Smith a former Penn State receiver who entered the transfer portal earlier this month, is close to committing to a new school.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 8 hours ago

Penn State football enters the mix for elite top 100 2026 prospect

The Penn State football team continues to work towards building both the 2025 and the 2026 recruiting classes. The 2025 class is off to a strong start, while the 2026 class currently holds one commitment from Messiah Mickens.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 16 hours ago

Angelo Ferrari Calls out Carter Starocci, Parker Keckeisen

Penn State wrestling star Carter Starocci has already had beef with one Iowa wrestler before he even got to Iowa’s campus. In the winter of 2023, Gabe Arnold called out the then-two-time (now-four-time) national champ via Twitter.

Shaka Toney News / Nittany Sports Now / April 22

Former Penn State Defender Released by NFL Team

A former Penn State defensive end has been released. The Washington Commanders parted ways with Shaka Toney. This comes not long after he had been reinstated by the NFL following a year-long suspension for gambling.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 22

Penn State football sets official visit with WR, No. 1 player in Missouri

The Penn State football team is starting to load up official visits for this summer. One of the biggest selling points of committing to the Nittany Lions is seeing the campus, facilities, and meeting coaches face to face.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 22

Penn State Wrestling: Reviewing the 2025 recruiting class

Penn State Wrestling and Cael Sanderson have been an unstoppable force on the recruiting trail over the past several cycles. And for good reason. The Nittany Lions have won 11 out of the last 13 NCAA Championships, including three straight NCAA team titles from 2022-2024.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / April 22

Report: Penn State Basketball to Play ACC School in November

Penn State basketball will be taking on a Power Five program near the beginning of the season. Per a report by college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Penn State will play Virginia Tech in Baltimore, part of a doubleheader that also features Villanova and Virginia.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 22

Penn State Football ‘Championship Caliber’ in 2024, Analyst Says

Spring practices are over, and Penn State Football is ramping up preparations for the 2024 college football season, and, Grant Hughes of 247Sports is already focused on the 2024 college football season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 22

Ex-Penn State football defender enters the transfer portal

The Penn State football team has seen players leave and seek playing time elsewhere over the years. Most times, that leads to success and finding a home, where others can develop for a few years to find a larger opportunity down the road.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 10 hours ago

Aaron Brooks Might be on his way to Becoming Biggest Penn State Wrestling Legend of All

In my relatively time covering wrestling, I’ve used these four words a lot: “Penn State wrestling legend.” I’ve used it to describe Bo Nickal, a three-time national champ who’s now a budding UFC star.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith News / Basic Blues Nation / 29 minutes ago

REPORT: Big Ten newcomer set to host outgoing Penn State football transfer

A Big Ten newcomer appears to be emerging as a viable candidate for outgoing Penn State football transfer KeAndre Lambert-Smith, according to new reports on Friday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 4 hours ago

‘I told Him I Love Him’: Mutual Respect Between Penn State Wrestling Legends Evident in Olympic Trials Main Event

The most anticipated series of the whole Olympic Trials delivered in a big way on Saturday night, and Penn State wrestling was at the forefront. Most thought that Aaron Brooks and defending 86 kg Olympic gold medalist David Taylor would put up at least two of the closest matches of the night, and it would probably need a third match to be decided.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 21

Penn State Football Offensive Resurgence: Andy Kotelnicki Effect Unveiled

The 2023 Penn State Football season was one that many fans still can’t wrap their heads around. The Nittany Lions had one of the best defenses in the country, and it would have been close to being the best if it wasn’t for their rival Michigan, who was terrific on defense last season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 21

Penn State Wrestling Star Sounds Off on Mitchell Messenbrink Olympic Trials Cheap Shot

Unfortunately one of the biggest stories of the Day 1 of the US Olympic Wrestling Trials was what happened after a whistle had blown, involving Penn State Wrestling star Mitchell Mesenbrink.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 21

Penn State football legacy, top target shoots into top 30 of national 2025 rankings

One of the top targets for Penn State football in the 2025 recruiting cycle received a significant boost in the latest rankings update from On3 this week.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / April 21

Penn State Wrestling Legend Aaron Brooks, 2 Other NLWC Members Punch Olympic Tickets

University Park– Three Penn State wrestling/Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members are going to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The names are Kyle Dake, Kyle

Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / April 20

Former Penn State national champion Mark Hall signals retirement at US Olympic Trials

Former Penn State wrestling national champion Mark Hall signaled his retirement from the sport at the US Olympic Trials Saturday. Hall wrestled Trent Hidlay in the 86 KG consolation bracket, in an attempt to wrestle back and finish third.

Demeioun Robinson News / Gridiron Heroics / April 17

Los Angeles Rams Putting Top NFL Draft Pass-Rusher Through Private Workout

The Los Angeles Rams are flying across the country to put one of the premier pass-rushers in this year’s NFL Draft class through a private workout. According to a report from Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the Rams are flying to Happy Valley to get an up-close look at Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson.

Olu Fashanu News / Yardbarker / April 11

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Saints' first-round pick at No. 14

Last year, Pittsburgh took RT Broderick Jones with the 14th pick. News Orleans picks 14th this year and many experts have them targeting the same offensive lineman.

Grading 15 first-round QBs taken in past five NFL drafts