Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 19

James Peoples, Quinton Martin Jr. Make Case for RB1 as Penn State Football Routs Buffalo

No. 14 Penn State Football entered the third and final nonconference game of the season searching for answers in the run game after two mediocre games against Temple and Marshall.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell is still not holding back in his assessment of his team even after the 55-13 win over Buffalo

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 after a big home win over Buffalo. But Matt Campbell still isn’t happy. The Penn State Nittany Lions started the game slowly, once again.

Rocco Becht News / Nittany Central / September 19

Rocco Becht Report Card: Nittany Lions QB Dominates as Penn State Rolls Past Buffalo 55-13

No. 14 Penn State Football’s last tune-up game before B1G play went just about as smoothly as possible Saturday. The Nittany Lions started off strong and completely dominated the football game against the Buffalo Bulls.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

3 Matchups That Will Decide Penn State's Week 3 Game vs. Buffalo

Penn State and Buffalo are set to clash at Beaver Stadium on Saturday in what will be the Nittany Lions final non-conference game. The Nittany Lions are 2-0 and have outscored their opponents 72-9 through two weeks, a strong start to the Matt Campbell era. How does Penn State extend its record to 3-0 against the Bulls?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Penn State Football: 3 Players that Made the Case for More Playing Time vs. Buffalo

Despite struggling in the first half against Temple last Saturday, Penn State Football cruised to a victory, improving to 2-0 on the season relatively easily.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Life After Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Proving to be an Uphill Climb for Penn State’s Running Game, So Far

Two games into the season, Penn State Football is 2-0, but the Nittany Lions are still searching for answers to their less-than-explosive ground game. So why the staggering drop-off to the beginning of a season loaded with more promises than a Vice-Presidential debate?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 17

The Penn State Football Player Who Needs, and Is Earning, a Bigger Role on Offense

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State wide receiver Zay Robinson caught a post route and ran the ball 39 yards for a touchdown in the Nittany Lions’ 45-0 win over Marshall in Week 1.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16

For Penn State Football, Closing the Talent Gap Means Closing the Checkbook Gap

The relationship between money and winning college football games continues to be something of a Rorschach test. You see what you want to see. Better players often lead to better results, but when push comes to shove, your fourth-and-five call comes down to something more than dollars and cents.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16

Penn State Basketball Schedule Update: Big Ten Gives the Nittany Lions a Break

Penn State men’s basketball has its Big Ten schedule for the 2026-27 season. After last year’s gauntlet to open conference play, the Nittany Lions will have an easier start to their conference slate.

Quinton Martin Jr. News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16

Why Quinton Martin Jr. Hasn't Played a Bigger Role in Penn State's Offense

Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser knew before he stepped into the team meeting room Tuesday that he would be fielding questions about the team’s run game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16

Where Penn State Football Ranks in College Football's Roster-Budget Race

After firing James Franklin last fall, Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft announced thate the next Penn State football coach would have "elite resources" to operate a team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 15

What We Know, and What We Don't, About Penn State Football After 2 Games

Penn State coach Matt Campbell likes the phrase "videotape evidence." He uses it to explain how he understands more about his players and systems than he did last week, last month or last year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 15

Penn State coaches are 'less than thrilled' with run game through two weeks

Despite beating Temple 27-9 on Saturday, the Nittany Lions‘ second game of the season provided Penn State Football and the coaching staff early season “adversity” to work through.

Dominic DeLuca News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Penn State Captain Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic DeLuca was released from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad on Monday, ending the West Pittston product’s first NFL stop about two weeks after he had been retained as a developmental piece.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 14

5 Flip Candidates Penn State Football Must Target to Upgrade 2027 Recruiting Class

With both high school and College football seasons underway, it means results from games all across the country are rolling in. Not only are College Football Programs getting their last look at potential recruits, but high school seniors are also keeping an eye on how college programs are performing as well.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell just made one thing very clear by sending a powerful message after his first win

The Penn State football Nittany Lions are looking good after their first win under Matt Campbell, and he made one thing clear. Matt Campbell’s first win as Penn State’s head coach came with plenty for the Nittany Lions to celebrate.

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 / Viral Sports News / September 7

Penn State Nittany Lions Legend Has Died

Penn State football lost one of its own this weekend. Matt Suhey, the Bellefonte-born fullback who carried the Nittany Lions from 1976 to 1979 and later helped the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX, has died at age 68, per NBC Chicago.

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.

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.

Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2

Matt Campbell not shying away from Joe Paterno's legacy at Penn State

It's a complicated legacy, without a doubt. But new Penn State coach Matt Campbell isn't running away from it.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Field Level Media / August 28

Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant abuse claim

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers reportedly plans to recant his testimony against the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for sexually abusing boys.