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Penn State's Drew Allar Has a New Resource in Jim Knowles

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar left Beaver Stadium to the sound of boos on Nov. 2, 2024. The result was another loss to Ohio State and another erratic performance by Allar against his home-state team.

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“Penn State Standing Out” Nittany Lions’ Top Athlete Target Talks Recruitment

Penn State Football’s class of 2027 prospects are beginning to crop up. One of those prospects is Pennsylvania’s Logan Steele. Steele is an athlete that plays all over the field, but he projects as a Safety or a slot receiver currently.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 25

What we Learned About Penn State at Big Ten Media Days

LAS VEGAS | James Franklin left Las Vegas on Wednesday by lighting another fuse. In a two-minute answer about what he learned coaching in the SEC, Franklin managed to sideswipe said SEC, the Big Ten and the city of Las Vegas.

Drew Allar News / A to Z Sports / July 24

James Franklin tells the CFB world exactly what Penn State QB Drew Allar will need to do in order to take his game to an elite level

There may not be a more controversial quarterback in college football right now than Penn State signal caller Drew Allar. Not controversial in the troubling sense, but just carrying so many varying opinions from analysts and fans out there.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

James Franklin Says Penn State Is in 'Total Control' of the Narrative This Season

LAS VEGAS | Penn State's James Franklin took a quick first step off the podium following his interview session at Big Ten Football Media Days. He moved forward swiftly, out of the convention ballroom at Mandalay Bay and off to the airport, leaving Las Vegas behind.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State Athletics Reports Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Penn State Athletics and the Nittany Lion Club, the department's fundraising arm, reported a record year for donations during the 2024-25 academic year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / July 24

Watch: James Franklin on Hosting a Great Playoff Game | Penn State Football

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Franklin Keeps Penn State Grounded at Media Days 2025

James Franklin didn’t arrive at Big Ten Media Days to celebrate predictions or entertain hype. With Penn State entering the 2025 season under a national spotlight, the 12th-year head coach used his time at the podium to reset the conversation.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 24

James Franklin talks possible Penn State-Pitt matchup

James Franklin addresses possibility of Penn State scheduling game vs. Pitt

Penn State's head coach James Franklin seemed quite excited to indulge in some non-conference scheduling discussions during his press conference on Wednesday at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas.

Penn State QB Drew Allar gets candid about team's struggles against top opponents

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 23

Penn State QB Drew Allar gets candid about team's struggles against top opponents

It is no secret that Penn State has struggled to win big games under head coach James Franklin.

Five Big Ten games that will shape the College Football Playoff

Five SEC games that will shape the CFP

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos addresses Alabama comments

Syracuse's Fran Brown shares what he's learned from other coaches

Journalist goes off on SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks

Could Arch Manning lure Nick Saban out of retirement?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

Penn State's James Franklin Isn't a Fan of Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS | While other Big Ten football coaches Viva Las Vegas'd this year's site of Big Ten Football Media Days, Penn State's James Franklin wasn't thrilled.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 22

Penn State Football Recruiting: The Top 3 Safety Targets for the 2027 Class

As July marches on, Penn State Football nears. Today, our series previewing the position-by-position outlook for the class of 2027 concludes. The last position to hash out is Safety.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 21

Penn State Tops Major Big Football Preseason Poll for First time

Penn State heads to Big Ten Football Media Days this week as the conference favorite, according to one major media poll. Cleveland.com released its 15th annual Preseason Big Ten Football Poll on Monday, and the Nittany Lions topped it for the first time.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

Penn State Football 2025 Preview: Remaking the Wide Receivers Room

Penn State coach James Franklin spent a busy few months attempting to revamp his wide receiver room. After the Nittany Lions’ 27-24 loss to Notre Dame

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

Penn State Recruiting Update: Nittany Lions Off to a Strong Start for 2027

A former Penn State football commit officially flipped to the arch rival, and the Nittany Lions' 2027 recruiting class is off to a good start. Though the recruiting cycle has cooled, there's still plenty of news.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 19

TBT Upset: Penn State Alumni’s Happy Valley Hoopers Stunned in First Round

Happy Valley Hoopers, the Penn State Basketball Alumni team, fell to the Raleigh 919 in the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 79-75. Trailing by 15 at the half, the Penn State Alumni Team, led by Captain/GM John Harrar, rallied in the second half and cut the margin to 1, but was never able to take the lead.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 19

How Penn State Football Can Land 2027 Five-Star Cornerback

Once again, Penn State Football is drawing another week closer to the football season. As that time rapidly approaches, I will begin to wrap up the position-by-position look into the class of 2027.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Penn State Alum Wins Significant Award At ESPYS

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley was given the play of the year award at the ESPYS, hosted on July 16. This comes after a year of winning the Super Bowl and being named the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year .

College Football News / EasySportz / July 18

Are Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar Heisman Front-Runners? One Analyst Seems To Think So

On Thursday, Barstool Sports college football personality Brandon Walker took to X to share his belief that Clemson’s Cade Klubnik and Penn State’s Drew Allar are set for significant seasons in 2025, urging fans to reconsider their earlier perceptions of the two quarterbacks as “mid-tier,” with Heisman hopes calling.

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

Penn State's NIL Collective, Like Many Others, Looking for Clarity as Rules Change

On July 24, a dozen Penn State football players are scheduled to appear at an event in New Jersey organized by Happy Valley United, Penn State's official NIL collective.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Penn State Coach Compares Gavin McKenna to Wayne Gretzky

Gavin McKenna may be one of the most-anticipated NHL prospects in recent memory, and his new coach is only adding fuel to the fire. Recently, Penn State head coach Guy Gradowsky made waves in the hockey world when he compared the projected No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 14

Is analyst's criticism of Penn State's schedule justified?

The longtime college football analyst criticized the Nittany Lions for their non-conference slate, describing it as an embarrassment to a Big Ten program.

How Syracuse flipped three-star OT recruit from Penn State

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Penn State Recruit Flips to Syracuse

In the past month, the 2026 recruiting class has not been kind to Penn State. The Nittany Lions have struggled to land many of their top priorities from the class, and now lose a player who committed in late April as 2026 offensive lineman Roseby Lubintus flipped his commitment to attend Syracuse.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Top Prospect Gavin McKenna Picks Penn State, Nets Big NIL Payday

In a move that could reshape the future of college hockey, 17-year-old phenom Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to play for Penn State in the 2025-26 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Top prospect of 2026 NHL Draft commits to Penn State

Consider one of the best prospects in recent memory, he is undoubtedly the biggest get in Penn State program history and arguably the biggest prospect to commit to play in the NCAA.