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Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / September 8

Futures Finalist Adam Giersch Commits To Penn State For 2028

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

4 Penn State Football Players Who Turned Heads in Week 1, and What Their Futures Hold

Penn State introduced some new talent in its 45-0 win over Marshall and refreshed fans' memories of others. Quarterback Rocco Becht recorded the nation's

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 8

How Early-Morning Work Ethic Forged Koby Howard’s Highest-Graded Game in Penn State History

It was a season debut over a year in the making for one of Penn State’s rising star, and one for the record books. Sophomore wide receiver Koby Howard had six catches for 161 yards and a touchdown in Penn State‘s 45-0 win over Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 8

2 Key Players Returning From Injury For Penn State, and other Top Takeaways from Matt Campbell’s Week 2 Press Conference

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell met with the media for his weekly press conference Tuesday off of Penn State’s 45-0 win in week one against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

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

What Penn State's Week 1 Snap Counts Uncovered About the Nittany Lions

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell is big on "videotape evidence." He uses the phrase often when discussing his evaluation process. Campbell watched more than a decade of Penn State football during the offseason and of course had plenty of footage of his former Iowa State players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Former Bears FB Matt Suhey Dies At 68

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey passed away on Sunday, the team confirmed. He was 68. From 1976-79, Suhey starred at Penn State. He was a grandson of Nittany Lions icon Bob Higgins and one of the three sons of Steve Suhey.

Kooper Ebel News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 7

For the Penn State Football Transfers, an 'Unreal' First Experience at Beaver Stadium

STATE COLLEGE | Linebacker Kooper Ebel’s voice was hoarse when speaking to the media after Penn State’s 45-0 win over Marshall on Saturday. He said he could hardly talk after communicating plays on defense over the crowd noise and celebrating with his teammates.

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

Matt Campbell Made His Penn State Football Debut About Everyone But Himself

STATE COLLEGE | Forgive Matt Campbell if he doesn't know his way around a Penn State football gameday just yet. He hasn't quite learned the words to the alma mater and sprinted right past the victory bell in Beaver Stadium's South end zone after the Nittany Lions dismantled Marshall 45-0 on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 6

Penn State Game Balls, MVP as Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas Power Blowout of Marshall

No. 18 Penn State Football opened the season with a 45-0 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Nittany Lions jumped out to a quick 17-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 5

What We Learned From Penn State's Impressive Week 1 Shutout of Marshall

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard pointed to the sky as he crossed the end zone in the first quarter of Saturday’s season-opening game against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 5

3 Ways Penn State Football Changed Beaver Stadium to Honor Joe Paterno Era

Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is in the middle of a $700 million renovation to modernize the stadium and turn it into the largest sporting venue in the United States.

College Football News / Nittany Central / September 5

What Channel is Penn State Football Game on Today vs. Marshall?

No. 18 Penn State Football, led by quarterback Rocco Becht, wide receiver Chase Sowell, and linebacker Tony Rojas, kicks off the 2026 college football season and the Matt Campbell era, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., in a 3:30 kickoff on Saturday (9/5/2026) on FS1.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 4

5-Star CB Nasir Richardson Headlines Stacked Visitor List for Penn State Football’s Home Opener

Penn State Football will open this season Saturday at home against Marshall, in Beaver Stadium. Along with an expected sellout crowd, there will also be over 40 special guests in attendance, closely watching head coach Matt Campbell’s first game as the leader of the Nittany Lions.

Anthony Becht News / Nittany Central / September 3

‘Best All Around Coach in College Football’ Why Anthony Becht Says Matt Campbell is Built for Penn State

Make no mistake: Ames, Iowa is not State College, Pennsylvania. Matt Campbell will coach his first game at Penn State Saturday afternoon, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at 3:30.

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

Take a Tour of Penn State's New Paterno Family Football Experience Room

STATE COLLEGE | A wooden door stands inside Beaver Stadium with a plaque that reads “Coach Joe Paterno’s Office.” Behind that door, years of Penn State football history are on display inside a replica of the late Penn State football coach’s office as part of the new Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 3

Penn State vs. Marshall Week 1 Predictions: Our Tops Picks for the 2026 Opener

We made it. After one of the longest offseasons in Penn State football history, Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions into the future Saturday against Marshall.

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

How Penn State Football Solved a Potential Offensive Line Concern Before Week 1

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s new offensive line has only one returning starter in right tackle Anthony Donkoh. Head coach Matt Campbell confirmed this week that left tackle Malachi Williams, left guard Trevor Buhr, center Brock Riker and right guard Cooper Cousins will start alongside Donkoh for Saturday's opener against Marshall.

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.