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Penn State Has Plenty Riding on the Start of the Matt Campbell Era

Penn State really needs the Matt Campbell era to go well. There’s a lot riding on it. And while everyone understands that the preseason AP Top 25 poll is not a guarantee of future success, it is a reminder of how things are.

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No More Redshirts: 3 Penn State True Freshmen Forcing Their Way Onto the Field

College football’s eligibility rules changed this offseason, allowing players to play in games over five years without redshirting one of those years. This change impacts the calculus for Penn State Football’s coaching staff’s use of first-year players this season, without the need to consider the redshirt threshold when determining playing time.

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

Six Standouts From Penn State Football Camp — and Will They Start?

Penn State turns toward training camp scrimmage No. 2 this weekend with an eye on determining who bests fits the depth chart for the Sept. 5 opener against Marshall at Beaver Stadium.

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

After Heart Surgery, Penn State QB Alex Manske Wants to Advocate for Athletes

Penn State quarterback Alex Manske said he doesn't really notice his surgical scar anymore, the one that bissects his chest and is maybe nine inches long.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 18

Penn State Football Wants to Run a Quick Offense, With Caveats, This Season

Penn State’s offense went through significant change this offseason under new head coach Matt Campbell. He brought offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser with him from Iowa State to implement a pro-style scheme for the Nittany Lions.

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

Biggest Takeaways From Penn State Football's First Scrimmage

STATE COLLEGE | Two days before its first scrimmage of training camp, Penn State's offense had a "struggle-bus day." That's what tight end Ben Brahmer called it.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / August 17

Watch: This or That: Penn State Football Edition

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 17

What Today's Practice Really Told Us About the Penn State Football Season

STATE COLLEGE | Two days after its first scrimmage of the season, Penn State practiced Monday without a long list of potenital starters. Offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser called it that time of training camp, when "bumps and bruises" emerge and the coaching staff begins limiting reps for its more experienced players.

Rocco Becht News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 18

Analyst tabs Penn State as sneaky CFP contender in Year 1 under Matt Campbell

The 2025 season was a disaster for Penn State. After reaching the College Football Playoff in 2024, the team fell flat, leading to the dismissal of James Franklin as the head coach.

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

What We Saw During a Tour of Penn State's Renovated Beaver Stadium

STATE COLLEGE | Standing in the far upper corner of Beaver Stadium's new west bleachers, in what will be known as Section 401, you realize that you're at eye level with the Penn State Nittany Lion weathervane.

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

How to Interpret Penn State's Preseason Ranking in the AP Top 25

Penn State landed at No. 18 in the preseason AP Top 25, its lowest ranking since the 2022 season when it was among those teams receiving votes. The Nittany Lions also begin the season at No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 17

Penn State Football Enters the 2026 Season Ranked in the AP Top-25

The 2026 preseason AP poll was revealed today at Monday ahead of the 2026 college football season, and Penn State Football will open up the campaign inside the top-25.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 17

Penn State Football Dodged a Big Ten Bullet in 2026 … Now Comes the Ultimate Test

Penn State has plenty to prove in Matt Campbell’s first season as head coach. There’s a new coaching staff. There’s a new quarterback. There’s a new offensive system.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 17

‘A Luxury and a Gift’: Why Penn State’s 4-Head Monster Is Big Ten’s Most Lethal Backfield

Penn State Football has historically always been rich with talent at running back, but the readiness of the four backs on the roster entering the 2026 season is what separates this group from past depth charts.

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

Penn State Football Week in Review: Training Camp Confidential

Penn State is nearing the midpoint of training camp, during which the program has made strides and lingered over unresolved issues. The Nittany Lions got into Beaver Stadium for theirfirst scrimmage of camp and now are deep into the contact portion of drills.

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

Biggest Surprises From the First 10 Days of Penn State Football Camp

Penn State is three weeks from its Sept. 5 opener against Marshall, meaning the preparation window is beginning to narrow. The Nittany Lions have about two weeks of training camp left before entering Week 1 prep, and there's still plenty to accomplish.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 14

What We'll Be Watching at Penn State's First Scrimmage of Training Camp

Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday for the first time since spring practice, and at least the weather will be better. The Nittany Lions scrimmaged under some grim conditions in April and haven't returned to the building since.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 14

Inside Penn State’s 2027 Recruiting Surge: From Kei’Shjuan Telfair to Tights Ends Galore

ESPN dropped its 2027 recruiting class top-40 rankings, with Texas A&M taking the top spot, and Penn State Football checking in at No. 29, nationally.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 14

Everything We Know About Penn State's Running Backs Competition in Camp

The discussion surrounding Penn State’s running backs room has centered on three players: Carson Hansen, James Peoples and Quinton Martin Jr. However,

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 14

Matt Campbell Unveils Penn State’s Next Tyler Warren: Why 4-Star QB Peyton Falzone Just Moved to Tight End

In Matt Campbell‘s first season as head coach of the Nittany Lions, Penn State Football is in the second week of fall camp preparing for the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / August 14

'You Can’t Be Here': Matt Campbell Issues Stern Locker Room Warning to Fix Biggest Problem Left Behind by James Franklin

Penn State does not need another speech about potential. As Matt Campbell enters his first fall camp in Happy Valley, he is drawing a hard line. Talent will not buy anyone a pass, nor will star status matter.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 14

Why Penn State Moved Freshman Quarterback Peyton Falzone to Tight End

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has made several key position switches during training camp. One addressed the team's needs this season, while another could be a long-term move.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 12

New Chaz Coleman development has Vols fans remembering a sneaky report from right after his medical disqualification at Tennessee

Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman was medically disqualified at Tennessee earlier this summer. Chaz Coleman, the Penn State transfer EDGE who landed at Tennessee in January before getting medically disqualified this summer, is apparently working out again.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 29

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Many would say that the NIL and transfer portal era has devolved the world of college football into semi-controlled chaos. Many detractors of the way things are currently going are, in fact, head coaches.

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Rocco Becht News / Yardbarker / July 28