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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.

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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 9

Penn State Football Week in Review: The Best of Training Camp, Media Day

Penn State football is back. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp Aug. 5, exactly a month before its 2026 opener against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Head coach Matt Campbell said he saw growth early from the Nittany Lions, emphasizing the "early" part.

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

Which Freshmen Already Look Ready to Play for Penn State?

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class slimmed down dramatically after former head coach James Franklin was fired in October. But new coach

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

Why James Peoples Believes Penn State Is a Playoff Team This Season

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State famously doesn't play Ohio State during the regular season, which didn't stop former Buckeyes running back James Peoples from making a prediction.

Andrew Rappleyea News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

A Healthy Andrew Rappleyea Is Thriving in Penn State Tight End-Friendly Offense

STATE COLLEGE | Due to an injury, tight end Andrew Rappleyea wasn’t on the field to leave an impression on Matt Campbell and Penn State’s new coaching staff during spring practices.

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 / 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 / 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.

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