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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

How Penn State Basketball Capitalized on Court Ruling to Bring Back Josh Reed

Forward Josh Reed received a video tribute before Penn State basketball’s Senior Night game against Ohio State in March. It featured coaches and teammates describing how important Reed was to the team. Everyone thought that would be his final home game at Penn State with his collegiate career coming to an end.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

Highlights and Observations From Day 2 of Penn State Football Camp

STATE COLLEGE | The headline moment of Penn State's second practice of fall camp was a one-handed catch by receiver Brett Eskildsen that got the offense jumping and quarterback Rocco Becht trash-talking.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Avoids Social Media: 'I'm Not Into Branding'

Yes, Penn State football coach Matt Campbell has an X account. It has more than 103,000 followers and an official graphic with the Nittany Lion logo and a rendering of Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 6

Penn State Football: Top 3 Position Battles as Matt Campbell Opens 2026 Fall Camp

Penn State Football opened fall camp Wednesday, with a new look on offense and defense for the Nittany Lions as the Matt Campbell era begins for Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

What I'm Watching Closely During Penn State Fall Camp — and Why You Should Too

Matt Campbell's first training camp is underway at Penn State, officially marking the end of the head coach's introductory period as the Nittany Lions' head coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 5

How Penn State Wrestling Spent its Day at the White House, Pentagon

The Penn State wrestling team celebrated its fifth straight NCAA wrestling title on Tuesday with visits to the White House, the U.S. Senate and the Pentagon.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 5

Respect or Disrespect? What Penn State’s No. 17 Preseason Ranking Really Means

The first Coaches Poll of the 2026 season is out, and Penn State Football comes in at No. 17. For many programs, a preseason top-20 ranking would be viewed as a successful start.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 4

What Penn State's Coaches Poll Ranking Says About the Nittany Lions

Penn State spent training camp in 2025 preparing to defend its No. 3 ranking in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. The Nittany Lions finished the season in the How Far They've Fallen Bowl, defeating Clemson (preseason No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 4

Penn State Women's Volleyball Sings 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Wrigley Field

Which is more nerve wracking? Playing a volleyball match at Wrigley Field in Chicago or singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in front of 39,384 baseball fans there?

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 4

Projecting Penn State's Week 1 Starting Lineup Before Training Camp Begins

Penn State starts fall camp this week with just over a month until the season-opener against Marshall. Following an offseason of roster turnover, the Nittany Lions will have a new-look starting lineup Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 3

Penn State Football Freshman Most Likely to Surprise People This Season

Penn State coach Matt Campbell did the bulk of his roster-building work this offseason on retention and in the portal. The Nittany Lions retained 52 players, including some essential starters, from last year's roster, while bringing in 40 transfers from 17 schools.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 3

5 Penn State Football Players With the Most to Prove in Training Camp

There’s been plenty of excitement surrounding Penn State Football as the Nittany Lions prepare to open training camp. There’s a lot for Penn State fans to be excited about entering the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 3

Penn State Football 2026: 5 Bold Predictions for Matt Campbell’s First Season

There’s already plenty of buzz around the Penn State Football program heading into Matt Campbell’s first year as head coach. With a new quarterback, new offensive system, and high expectations, the Nittany Lions have the talent to contend for a Big Ten title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 2

Penn State Football Position Battle I'm Watching Closest During Camp

Penn State opens training camp this week with a roster that largely feels placed and ready. Head coach Matt Campbell did the heavy lifting during winter workouts and spring drills identifying and charting his talent, to the point that the starting lineups look fairly set.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 1

This Week in Penn State Football: What We Learned at Big Ten Media Days

While the rest of the conference debated the College Sports Act, playoff expansion and ceding from the NCAA altogether, Penn State gathered a united front at Big Ten Media Days.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 1

Does Penn State Want to Fund a Basketball Team That Can Compete in the Big Ten?

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft seemed to paint a different picture about the men’s basketball team’s NIL resources than head coach Mike Rhoades.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 1

Why Penn State Wrestling Star Levi Haines Could Return for a Fifth Year

The Penn State wrestling team began August with a court ruling that could radically reshape its 2026-27 lineup by potentially allowing two-time national champion Levi Haines to return for another season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 31

Matt Campbell Is the 'Absolute Perfect Person' for Penn State, AD Says

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft effused over Matt Campbell in December, saying that the new Nittany Lions football coach "embodies everything Penn State stands for." Nearly eight months later, Kraft isn't finished handing out praise.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 30

Penn State Claims Fundraising Record Amid Massive Athletics Changes

Penn State's athletics department says it has generated record donations over the past four years, as the program seeks to keep financial pace with its Power 4 competitors.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 30

3 Penn State Defenders on the Cusp of Superstardom in 2026

Penn State Football heads into the new season with a new defensive coordinator, as D’Anton Lynn takes over after leaving USC after two seasons. The Nittany Lions‘ defense returns only two starters, which means there is plenty of opportunity for rising stars to make a name for themselves.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 29

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Many would say that the NIL and transfer portal era has devolved the world of college football into semi-controlled chaos. Many detractors of the way things are currently going are, in fact, head coaches.

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

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