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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Rival Coach Has Strong 11-Word Warning for Penn State, Matt Campbell in 2026

Penn State Football opens the season as the No. 17-ranked team in the nation, in the preseason coaches poll, but head coach Matt Campbell‘s new approach and a veteran-laden roster have raised expectations for the Nittany Lions in Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Is Matt Campbell ‘Playing With House Money’ for Penn State Football in 2026?

The honeymoon is in its early stages for Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell in Happy Valley. As fall camp rolls forward, with sights set on the season opener against Marshall on September 5, there is a growing sense of optimism surrounding this 2026 Penn State team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Penn State Football: 3 Key Fall Camp Storylines Unfolding in Week 2 … Including a Major Position Change

Football is back in Happy Valley, and the Matt Campbell era is underway for Penn State Football. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp last week ahead of Penn State head coach Matt Campbell’s first season at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Six Early Standouts From Penn State Football Training Camp

Penn State enters Week 2 of training camp with a firm grasp of its early strengths and weaknesses. The Nittany Lions put on pads for the first time this week and got into 11-on-11 drills, which allowed some early standouts to emerge.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 11

Penn State Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser has Bold Praise for Rocco Bech

Penn State Football is in week two of fall training camp ahead of head coach Matt Campbell‘s first season in Happy Valley. One of the biggest pieces of continuity between Campbell‘s last few years at Iowa State and his first season at Penn State is the connection with quarterback Rocco Becht and now Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Penn State Wrestling's Cael Sanderson Addresses Masanosuke Ono's Competitive Timeline

Penn State wrestling returns potentially four national champions and eight All-Americans from its 2025 championship roster, but the most intriguing wrestler is the one fans haven't seen yet.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 10

Penn State's Matt Campbell Seeks More Consistency From Two Key Players

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has praised two second-year players since spring practice began as having the talent to make a lineup impact this season.

D'Anton Lynn News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

How D'Anton Lynn Already Has Reshaped and Revived Penn State's Defense

Though D'Anton Lynn played cornerback at Penn State, Terry Smith never coached him on the field, as their paths didn't overlap. But now that they're working together, Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, sees why Matt Campbell made Lynn a priority hire last winter.

Ikenna Ezeogu News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

One Penn State Football Position Battle That Already Has Taken an Interesting Turn

Penn State’s No. 1 spot at defensive end appears to be locked up by redshirt senior Ikenna Ezeogu, with edge rushers coach Christian Smith viewing him as an “NFL player.” But who will start next to Ezeogu, among the team's 24 Iowa State transfers, is a key question during fall camp.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

Penn State Football Week in Review: The Best of Training Camp, Media Day

Penn State football is back. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp Aug. 5, exactly a month before its 2026 opener against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Head coach Matt Campbell said he saw growth early from the Nittany Lions, emphasizing the "early" part.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 8

Which Freshmen Already Look Ready to Play for Penn State?

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class slimmed down dramatically after former head coach James Franklin was fired in October. But new coach

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

Why James Peoples Believes Penn State Is a Playoff Team This Season

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State famously doesn't play Ohio State during the regular season, which didn't stop former Buckeyes running back James Peoples from making a prediction.

Andrew Rappleyea News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

A Healthy Andrew Rappleyea Is Thriving in Penn State Tight End-Friendly Offense

STATE COLLEGE | Due to an injury, tight end Andrew Rappleyea wasn’t on the field to leave an impression on Matt Campbell and Penn State’s new coaching staff during spring practices.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

How Penn State Basketball Capitalized on Court Ruling to Bring Back Josh Reed

Forward Josh Reed received a video tribute before Penn State basketball’s Senior Night game against Ohio State in March. It featured coaches and teammates describing how important Reed was to the team. Everyone thought that would be his final home game at Penn State with his collegiate career coming to an end.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6