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How Penn State Wrestling Remains Dominant in the NIL Era

How Penn State Wrestling Remains Dominant in the NIL Era

This really wasn't what college wrestling coaches wanted to hear. After No. 1 Penn State overwhelmed Ohio State 36-5 to clinch its sixth straight unbeaten Big Ten season, coach Cael Sanderson said his team might be getting better because of NIL and revenue sharing.

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

Penn State Is a Program to Watch for Top 2027 Quarterback Prospect

The recruiting duels between Penn State and Virginia Tech will be fascinating to watch between Matt Campbell and James Franklin. In fact, one could be heating up already.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 17
Penn State Men's Hockey Absorbs Another Difficult Blow

Penn State Men's Hockey Absorbs Another Difficult Blow

After getting swept at Michigan last weekend, the Penn State men's hockey team returned home to more difficult news. Nittany Lions captain Dane Dowiak annouced Tuesday that he will miss the remainder of the season with an upper-body injury he sustained at Michigan.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 17
How Penn State's Mike Rhoades Navigates the Mood Swings of His Young Team

How Penn State's Mike Rhoades Navigates the Mood Swings of His Young Team

STATE COLLEGE | As much as Penn State has been learning from the physical experience of playing in the Big Ten with such a young team, it’s also learning

Penn State Wrestling: Match Grades and MVP from the Ohio State Dual

Penn State Wrestling: Match Grades and MVP from the Ohio State Dual

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling completely slapped around the previously unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes 36-5 last Friday night. Hey, remember when FloWrestling had Ohio State as the No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 16
Penn State Announces Date for Blue-White Weekend

Penn State Announces Date for Blue-White Weekend

Penn State finally has a date for the 2026 Blue-White Game — or whatever concept the program chooses to host. In a social media post Monday, Penn State said it will hold its annual Blue-White weekend April 25 at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 16
For Penn State Basketball, a Potential Program-Changing Moment Looms

For Penn State Basketball, a Potential Program-Changing Moment Looms

Penn State basketball needs a jolt of good news. Perhaps some could arrive Tuesday, when one of the nation's top prospects announces his college commitment.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 16
Why Penn State Is Getting Very Early College Football Playoff Attention

Why Penn State Is Getting Very Early College Football Playoff Attention

After beginning the 2025 season atop many oddsmakers' list of playoff contenders, Penn State quietly has receded ahead of Matt Campbell's first season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / February 15
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / February 14
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 14
When Terry Smith Returned to Penn State, So Did His Cornerbacks

When Terry Smith Returned to Penn State, So Did His Cornerbacks

Most of Penn State’s defense is new, but Terry Smith largely kept his room together. Under head coach Matt Campbell, Smith is back as the program’s associate

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Dominant Win Over Ohio State

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Dominant Win Over Ohio State

Penn State concluded one of the most remarkable Big Ten wrestling seasons in its history Friday with its most dominant performance of the year. The top-ranked Nittany Lions overwhelmed second-ranked Ohio State 35-6 in front of a record crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State Wrestling vs. Ohio State | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling vs. Ohio State | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling took care of business 36-5 against No. 2 Ohio State in a sold out Bryce Jordan Center. And going into this dual meet, many wrestling experts had this one circled with a Sharpie on the calendar.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 13
Penn State vs. Michigan Hockey: Preview, Odds

Penn State vs. Michigan Hockey: Preview, Odds

Sixth-ranked Penn State and No. 2 Michigan are set to battle it out in a season-defining Big Ten hockey series this weekend.  The Nittany Lions sit in

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 13
Penn State Wrestling vs. Ohio State: Preview, Odds

Penn State Wrestling vs. Ohio State: Preview, Odds

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson this week called Ohio State a "title contender," high praise from the coach of the four-time defending NCAA champion.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 12
How Penn State's Quarterbacks Room Will Shake Out This Spring

How Penn State's Quarterbacks Room Will Shake Out This Spring

STATE COLLEGE | When Jake Waters was transferring from Iowa Western Community College, he took a recruiting trip to Penn State. It was the weekend before

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / February 12
Gavin Mckenna News / Breakaway on SI / February 11
Top Prospect Gavin McKenna to Resume Play for Penn State

Top Prospect Gavin McKenna to Resume Play for Penn State

Per college hockey insider Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald, Penn State's Gavin McKenna is expected to return to the ice for the Nittany Lions during their upcoming Feb.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 11
National analyst makes strong prediction for Penn State that Nittany Lions fans are loving

National analyst makes strong prediction for Penn State that Nittany Lions fans are loving

Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith made a big-time prediction for the Penn State Nittany Lions this week. Smith "called his shot" on several top recruiting battles, and he has Penn State landing 2027 four-star athlete Cooper Ohnmacht.

Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / February 10
Gavin McKenna not expected to miss NCAA games after felony assault charge dropped

Gavin McKenna not expected to miss NCAA games after felony assault charge dropped

The Penn State Nittany Lions will likely be getting their star player back as the NCAA Tournament draws closer. Sources have told Daily Faceoff‘s Steven Ellis that top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna is expected to play for Penn State when they take on the University of Michigan this weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / February 7
Penn State Wrestling vs. Michigan | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling vs. Michigan | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling steamrolled No. 11 Michigan 38-3 Friday night for their final road dual of the 2025-2026 season. And this matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Wolverines was slated for the annual “Light Up Crisler” by the Michigan Athletic Department.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / February 6
Gavin McKenna no longer facing felony assault charges

Projected No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna no longer facing felony assault charges

Per police reports, McKenna allegedly punched another male twice in the face, leaving multiple jaw fractures that required surgery.

Projected No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna charged with felony aggravated assault

Projected No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna charged with felony aggravated assault

Projected 2026 first overall pick and Penn State University winger Gavin McKenna was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault.

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