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The Penn State Football Players Who Benefited Most From the Bye Week

After a four-game losing streak to start Big Ten play, Penn State has turned things around since its bye week. The Nittany Lions have won two straight games, including last week's test at Washington, and are one victory away from bowl eligibility.

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Penn State Wrestling's Opener vs. Bloomsburg: Viewing Options, Lineup

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling opens its NCAA title defense Thursday, when it hosts Bloomsburg at Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions will compete in two matches over four days, as they head to Oklahoma for a ranked match Sunday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Penn State Removes Wrestler From Roster Amid Police Investigation Into Alleged Assault

Penn State wrestling is heading into the new season without a familiar name on its roster. Three-year team member and former Big Ten champion Braeden Davis is no longer listed among the Nittany Lions, raising fresh questions about his future after an already turbulent college career.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Former Penn State Nittany Lions Legend Has Died

Dick Hoak, the versatile former Penn State running back, quarterback and defensive back whose college career foreshadowed a long and distinguished NFL life, died Wednesday at age 86.

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

Relitigating Penn State Coach Matt Campbell's Curious Halftime Decision at Washington

Penn State coach Matt Campbell wanted to talk about his end-of-half decisions at Washington three days later. He even sounded eager to tell his side. "Let's get into it," Campbell said with a smile during his weekly press conference.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 11

Penn State Wrestling – Braeden Davis no longer with the team

Penn State Wrestling will start off the 2026-2027 season missing a familiar face who has been with the program for each of the last three years. And to say that Braeden Davis’ Nittany Lion career was bumpy at times is a bit of an understatement.

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

Projecting Penn State Wrestling's 2026-27 Lineup: Major Changes in Store

Penn State wrestling returns Thursday, as the Nittany Lions kick off the 2026-27 season against Bloomsburg at Rec Hall. Penn State is the nation's top-ranked team after winning its fifth straight NCAA title with a roster that could be one of its best.

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

Penn State Football Winners and Losers After Week 10 Thriller at Washington

Penn State pulled off the most impressive win of the Matt Campbell era last Saturday, backed by a 21-point second quarter that featured two touchdowns of 20+ yards and three consecutive three-and-outs by the defense. It also got a little messy.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / November 10

Penn State Legend Jack Ham Is Reportedly In Stable Condition

NFL legend and Penn State radio analyst Jack Ham was hospitalized this past Saturday after suffering a medical emergency. On Tuesday, the football world received an update on the Hall of Fame linebacker.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / November 10

Penn State Football: Matt Campbell Gives Koby Howard Update

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media Tuesday for his weekly press conference following Penn State’s 28-25 win over Washington Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / November 10

Former Penn State All-American Gets Traded Before NFL Deadline

Penn State’s 2021 transfer success story is now continuing its NFL chapter. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles dealt former Penn State edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick as the trade deadline approached, via NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

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

Penn State Week 11 Bowl Projections: Handicapping the Nittany Lions' Postseason

Penn State improved its bowl possibilities last Saturday with a 28-25 win over the Washington Huskies. The victory not only drew the Nittany Lions one win from bowl eligibility but also opened some more possibilities for better games against stronger opponents.

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

Jack Ham Doing 'Much, Much Better,' Penn State Broadcaster Steve Jones Says

Jack Ham is doing "much, much better," after experiencing a medical emergency before the Penn State-Washington football game, Penn State broadcaster Steve Jones said on his radio show Monday morning.

College Basketball News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 9

What We Learned About Penn State Basketball From its Frustrating Loss to Pitt

PHILADELPHIA | Pitt guard Jonathan Powell made a dunk off of a turnover by Dasonte Bowen in the final seconds of Penn State men’s basketball’s 82-76 loss to the Panthers on Sunday at the Palestra.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 9

How Penn State's Rocco Becht Turned Around His Season

After his head coach essentially testified on his behalf, Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht had trouble containing the smile. Nor did he want to. For him, Penn State's 28-25 win over Washington was the game he wanted to play all season.

Chase Sowell News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 8

'I Feel Like I'm Unguardable:' Penn State's Chase Sowell Makes Fiery Return at Washington

SEATTLE | Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell stared at the Washington Huskies sideline, nodding his head with moxie after he pulled off a highlight-reel, one-handed catch Saturday.

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

Penn State, Pittsburgh Steelers Legend Jack Ham Hospitalized Before Nittany Lions Game

SEATTLE | Jack Ham, the NFL Hall of Fame linebacker and Penn State football broadcaster, was at University of Washington Medical Center on Saturday after experiencing a medical emergency before the Nittany Lions game against the Huskies.

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

Penn State's Passing Game Faces Stressful Spot Against Washington

Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser truly exhaled last week after his team's performance against Purdue. The Nittany Lions scored 31 offensive points (a season-high in Big Ten games) and generated four touchdown drives of 65 yards or longer.

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

NCAA Ruling Likely Closes Door on Levi Haines' Return to Penn State Wrestling

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling team learned Friday that two-time NCAA champion Levi Haines most likely won't return to the lineup. An NCAA's court victory regarding a five-for-five eligibility lawsuit means Haines currently is ineligible for a fifth year with the Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 5

Washington plans to have its QB1 back to face Penn State

All signs point to Demond Williams Jr. returning to the starting quarterback role when Washington plays Penn State on Saturday in Seattle. "If Demond is feeling good, I don't see why he wouldn't play and start," Washington coach Jedd Fisch said early this week.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football News / October 30

Purdue vs Penn State Prediction: Can the Nittany Lions Salvage the Season?

Penn State wasn’t supposed to be 3-4. Matt Campbell was expected to come in, bring along a ton of great players from Iowa State to go with a good base in place, and boom.

Vega Ioane News / Yardbarker / October 27

Vega Ioane injury adds to Ravens' offensive line crisis after Bengals loss

The Baltimore Ravens have received encouraging news about Ioane, but his expected absence creates another challenge for an offensive line already struggling with injuries.

Bengals' Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase 'set the right tone' with fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

Ja'Marr Chase called Bengals' offense out via fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Penn State Midfielder Reportedly Arrested Ahead of Duquesne Match on Charges

After appearing in 10 matches this season and playing eight minutes in Penn State’s 2-2 draw against Wisconsin on Saturday, midfielder Vladislav Cherny was expected to remain part of the team’s plans for its upcoming clash against Duquesne on Wednesday, October 28.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 22

‘Manhandle Someone’s Son’: 4-Star D-Lineman MJ Woods Decommits From BC, Sets Penn State Visit

It wasn’t all bad news over the past weekend when it comes to Penn State Football. One door closed with 3-star QB Will Wood deciding to spurn the Nittany Lions and flip to Bill O’Brien and the Boston College Eagles.