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Matt Campbell lost his first game as Penn State’s head coach last Saturday, but the schedule doesn’t leave the Nittany Lions time to dwell on that result. Penn State will play Northwestern at 8 p.m.

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Penn State's Matt Campbell Can't Disregard Expectations That Got an Otherwise Successful Coach Fired

While you, the Penn State football fan, might still be getting over last Saturday’s loss to Wisconsin and the possible realization that this team does not appear to be on the verge of anything particularly special, it does serve as an interesting early test for Matt Campbell.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30

How Penn State's New Players and Coaches Processed Their First Loss as Nittany Lions

Four days after his first loss as Penn State's head coach, Matt Campbell was asked to help talk fans "off the ledge." Campbell smiled wide at the question.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30

Penn State Wrestling, Chasing 6th Straight NCAA Title, Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

The Penn State wrestling team is headed to Oklahoma this season, though not to face David Taylor's Oklahoma State Cowboys. Instead, the Nittany Lions will complete their home-and-home series with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30

4 Fixes Penn State Needs to Make to Repair its Ailing Offense

Penn State’s offense was bleak on Saturday against Wisconsin in a 24-20 loss at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions scored only one touchdown, and that was after being given a short field at the Badgers’ 11-yard line after an interception. There's plenty to fix with the offense before Penn State visits Northwestern on Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / September 29

Division II Champion Justice Beard Transferring To Penn State For Graduate Season In Fall 2028

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam NCAA Division II Champion Justice Beard has announced she will transfer to Penn State for her graduate season beginning in fall 2027.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 29

'That Ain't Happening Anymore:' Penn State's Mike Rhoades Seeks Major Basketball Change

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades ran a physical practice last Friday, as the Nittany Lions prepare for their season-opener Nov.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28

For Penn State Football, Loss to Wisconsin Might Be 'What We Needed'

Before leaving Beaver Stadium last Saturday night, Penn State running back James Peoples said that the Nittany Lions "probably needed" to experience what they did in a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28

First Look at Penn State vs. Northwestern: Nittany Lions Face Unique Road Challenge

Penn State faces a short week, a talented opponent and a brand new atmosphere after its 24-20 loss to Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions will help Northwestern open its new Ryan Field on Friday night in a prime-time game that will test coach Matt Campbell's theory about adversity.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28

What PFF's Week 4 Grades Told us About Penn State's Loss to Wisconsin

The Penn State football grades for its performance Saturday against Wisconsin divided sharply into two categories. According to Pro Football Focus, the

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / September 27

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell says the exact opposite of what the entire fan base is feeling after loss to Wisconsin

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost to Wisconsin at home, and Matt Campbell’s QB Rocco Becht did not perform well in the clutch. The Penn State Nittany Lions just blew a 17-point lead at home.

College Football News / Nittany Central / September 27

Penn State Football: 3 Things That Went Wrong In Disastrous 24-20 Loss to Wisconsin

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell‘s Big Ten debut could not have gotten off to a rockier start, after the Nittany Lions blow a 10-point forth quarter lead to lose their first game of the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football Talk / September 26

Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

Wisconsin outgained the Nittany Lions 355-248 and won their first game in Beaver Stadium since 2003.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

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No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

The Penn State Nittany Lions would love to land a commitment from four-star LB Judah Blair, who’s from Ohio. The Penn State Nittany Lions are off to a 3-0 start to the season.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Big Ten Standout Ruled Out Indefinitely, Sustains Injury After Scoring 70-YD Touchdown

A Big 10 receiver’s best play of the season turned into the play that took him away from action. The sophomore receiver caught a pass from his QB1, found open grass, and went 70 yards for a touchdown last week.

Koby Howard News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

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 / 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 / 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