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Penn State Has a Clear New Offensive Identity, Cooper Cousins Says
After Penn State concluded spring drills in April, offensive lineman Cooper Cousins was asked to describe the new offense. Cousins did so with a simple, elegant turn of phrase that will resonate into the 2026 season.
Meet the Final 4 Players of Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class
The Penn State football roster isn't quite complete, as four players from Matt Campbell's 2026 recruiting class will enroll this spring. They wil join the 11 early enrollees who participated in spring practice.
Penn State Football's Top Storylines Heading Into Official Visit Season
The Penn State football coaching staff gets a few days off before shifting to host mode this week, which is a good time to pause for some Penn State news as well.
Where Does Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class Go Next?
Penn State's 2027 recruiting class reached a milestone on May 22, when two players committed to bring the class' total to 20 recruits. Those decisions lifted the Nittany Lions' class to No.
Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class Moves to No. 1 in Big Ten Rankings
Penn State on Friday took over the top spot in the Big Ten recruiting rankings. With commitments from New Jersey tight end Sean Currie and Utah defensive tackle Aniti Paiva, Penn State's 2027 recruiting class moved to the Big Ten's No.
What Utah's Aniti Paiva Brings to Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class
Penn State rarely draws football commits from states like Utah and South Dakota, but its 2027 recruiting class features one from each. Aniti Paiva, a 3-star defensive tackle from Utah, committed to the Nittany Lions on Friday, becoming the 19th player in their 2027 class.
Penn State Wrestling's Luke Lilledahl, Levi Haines Top World Rankings
Penn State has two of the world's top-ranked men's freestyle wrestlers this year, though they might have to wait to compete for world championships. United World Wrestling announced Friday that it has postponed the 2026 World Wrestling Championships, originally scheduled for Oct.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 22
The 6-Foot-7 Cheat Code: Why 247Sports Named Penn State’s Ben Brahmer the Nation’s No. 1 Portal Tight End
247Sports annouced its final transfer portal rankings for the class of 2026, and Penn State Football’s Ben Brahmer earned the top spot at tight end. The Nittany Lions were very active in the portal, signing close to 40 players in Matt Campbell‘s first year as coach.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 22
How Jackson Ford Saved Penn State’s Broken 2026 Class Before Turning Heads For Matt Campbell
Some players capture the fans love and support before even playing a down for one reason or another. That’s definitely the case for Penn State Football freshman Jackson Ford.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 22
Steelers reporter pours cold water over this Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy narrative
Did the Pittsburgh Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as head coach because of favorable input from Aaron Rodgers?
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 22
Mason Rudolph sends warning to Will Howard, Drew Allar after return of Aaron Rodgers
Mason Rudolph made it clear he won't be relinquishing the Pittsburgh Steelers' QB2 job without a fight.
How Penn State's Terry Smith Expanded His Role on Matt Campbell's Staff
Penn State coach Matt Campbell introduced accountability teams to accelerate the team-building process last winter, which quarterback Rocco Becht took a step further.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 21
Rival Big Ten Coach Gets Real on Matt Campbell, Penn State’s Offseason
When Matt Campbell arrived as the head coach of Penn State Football this winter, an entire convoy of former Iowa State Cyclones followed him to Happy Valley.
Gavin Mckenna News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / May 21
Penn State Hockey Draws Spotlight With New Gavin McKenna Documentary
Gavin McKenna's season with Penn State men's hockey continues to pay marketing dividends for the Nittany Lions. Up next: a full-length documentary tracing McKenna's arc from Yukon, Whitehorse, Canada to the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, with his season at Penn State centering that lens.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 21
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers excited about this aspect of final NFL season
Rodgers revealed some expected news when he confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last as an active player.
Penn State Stays In-House to Replace Men's Volleyball Coach Mark Pavlik
Penn State didn't go far to find its next men's volleyball coach. The Nittany Lions promoted Colin McMillan, a 19-year assistant with the program, as the next head coach.
What Anonymous Big Ten Coaches Got Right, and Wrong, About Penn State
Penn State earned some solid praise from Big Ten football coaches who believe that Matt Campbell built a sensible, competitive roster in his first season with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State's Most Compelling, and Tenuous, Position Is Quarterback
Penn State has college football's most experienced returning quarterback leading a room that has otherwise thrown five FBS passes. Which is why spring drills were so important to the position, and why the future beyond this season is so compelling.
Expectations for Penn State Football in 2026 Might Be Tempering
Matt Campbell has said that he embraces the high expectations of being the Penn State football coach. And initially, his hiring lifted those expectations.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 19
Penn State Football Recruiting: 5 Elite Class of 2028 Recruits the New Staff is Already Chasing
When it comes to recruiting, it’s never too early to look ahead, especially for a new coaching staff such as Matt Campbell and Penn State Football, who are looking to set the foundation.
Despite Chaos, Penn State Football Drew Big Crowds in 2025
Despite the chaos of its 2025 football season, or perhaps inspired by it, Penn State recorded another strong attendance year at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions again ranked second nationally in average attendance and broke their record for a White Out game.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 18
The Matt Campbell Blueprint: How Penn State’s radical new recruiting strategy is doing more with less
Every head coach has a philosophy on how to build and sustain a successful roster, and Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell is no different. Coaches like Lane Kiffin believe strongly in above-average high school recruiting, and using a majority of resources through the transfer portal.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14
Yegor Shilov Commits To Penn State
According to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, Russian forward prospect Yegor Shilov has committed to Penn State University to continue his development. Shilov had previously committed to Boston University.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 13
Penn State Nittany Lions predicted to finally land their quarterback following a long and winding road of uncertainty
The Penn State Nittany Lions may have finally found their 2027 quarterback recruit. It was a long road to get here, but HC Matt Campbell has his guy. Ever since head coach Matt Campbell took over at Penn State, there has been a new energy injected into the program.
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