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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?

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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?

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

How Penn State QB Rocco Becht Put Together the Best Start of His Career

Five Temple defenders circled Penn State receiver Zay Robinson when he made a 22-yard catch during the Nittany Lions’ 27-9 win over the Owls last Saturday.

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

Penn State Says Better Cellular Service Is Coming to Beaver Stadium in 2027

Penn State football fans frustrated that they can't send texts or check college scores at Beaver Stadium on gamedays are being promised a signal boost in 2027.

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.

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

Penn State Football OC Taylor Mouser Grades His Playcalling Harshly Through 2 Games

Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser hasn't been impressed with himself through the first two games of the season. Mouser on Tuesday framed the offense's inefficiencies vs.

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 14

Penn State Football vs. Wisconsin Kickoff Time, TV Announced

Penn State football opens its 2026 Big Ten schedule Sept. 26 against Wisconsin at Beaver Stadium. We now have a kickoff time and TV information for the game.

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.

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.

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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Week 1 college football saves its best drama for these three "must-watch" games

Steve Sarkisian says Texas State is a CFP contender, but Texas should still crush Week 1 matchup

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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.