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Penn State vs UCLA Keys to Nittany Lions Offensive Success

Penn State vs UCLA Keys to Nittany Lions Offensive Success

Penn State travels west for a pivotal mid-season test at UCLA. The Nittany Lions’ offense must prove it can execute consistently. Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and quarterback Drew Allar face a Bruins defense that relies heavily on man coverage but has been vulnerable against both the run and the pass.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 2
College Football News / Sporting News / October 2

James Franklin confirms Tony Rojas injury, warns of Penn State depth crisis

ames Franklin confirms a major setback for Penn State star Tony Rojas, raising urgent questions about the Nittany Lions’ depth this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 2
Key Injury to Test Penn State's Defensive Depth at Linebacker

Key Injury to Test Penn State's Defensive Depth at Linebacker

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State was dealt its first major injury of the season before playing UCLA, as starting linebacker Tony Rojas sustained a long-term injury before the Nittany Lions’ trip to Los Angeles.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 1

Penn State QB Drew Allar slighted as 'not productive against anyone' and exposed by Oregon

Is it too late for Drew Allar to ever meet expectations with Penn State?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / October 1

Canadian Trials Qualifier Sara McNabb Commits To Penn State For 2026

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 1
Penn State Football Haunted by James Franklin’s Beau Pribula Blunder as Drew Allar Struggles

Penn State Football Haunted by James Franklin’s Beau Pribula Blunder as Drew Allar Struggles

This season was supposed to be different for Penn State Football. Penn State was expected to be stronger, smarter, and finally ready to leap from perennial contender to national powerhouse.

Tony Rojas News / Nittany Central / October 1
Tony Rojas Suffers ‘Long-Term Injury’ | Where Penn State Goes from Here

Tony Rojas Suffers ‘Long-Term Injury’ | Where Penn State Goes from Here

Another gut punch for Penn State Football. Just a few days after the Nittany Lions‘ loss to Oregon, star Linebacker, Tony Rojas has been injured. Sources have confirmed that Rojas was injured in practice and Tuesday evening and it appears he will miss a significant amount of time Rojas was Penn State’s second leading tackler behind Amare Campbell.

James Franklin News / Last Word On Sports / October 1
Franklin Struggles at Penn State Continue as Offensive Woes Mount

Franklin Struggles at Penn State Continue as Offensive Woes Mount

Penn State entered its White Out showdown with Oregon riding high expectations. After two full weeks of prep time, the Nittany Lion offense looked lifeless in the first half, struggling to move the chains and maintain rhythm.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / October 1
Penn State 2025-26 Preview: Can Rhoades Keep Them Competitive?

Penn State 2025-26 Preview: Can Rhoades Keep Them Competitive?

The Mike Rhoades era for Penn State basketball thus far has been hit or miss. The Nittany Lions haven’t reached the postseason, but they have won 16 games in each of the last two seasons.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 30
The big losses do define James Franklin's career at Penn State

The big losses do define James Franklin's career at Penn State

James Franklin is a really good football coach. He's been with the Penn State Nittany Lions for 12 seasons now, boasting an overall record of 104-43.

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

Penn State Eager to Unveil the Most Exciting Player in College Hockey

STATE COLLEGE | Gavin McKenna, the consensus No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft, had a gut feeling in January: “If I was ever going to go to college, it’d be Penn State.” Fast forward to late Jane, when the 17-year–old Canadian hockey star made his official visit to Penn State, and the sweepstakes were all but over.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / September 30
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / September 30
Paul Finebaum News / Sporting News / September 30

Paul Finebaum shoots down Penn State as Big Ten contender

ESPN analyst ready to move past James Franklin's team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Breakaway on SI / September 30
Top Prospect Already Impressing For Penn State

Top Prospect Already Impressing For Penn State

The Penn State University Men's Hockey team hasn't begun their regular season yet, but that hasn't stopped their top freshman from already impressing with the Blue and White.

College Football News / College Football News / September 30
Penn State vs UCLA Prediction: Nittany Lions Look to Bounce Back

Penn State vs UCLA Prediction: Nittany Lions Look to Bounce Back

And now we're back to your regularly scheduled program of Penn State vs light and easy opponents. The Nittany Lions didn't exactly push themselves in non-conference play against Nevada, FIU, and Villanova, and then came the Oregon game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28
Penn State, James Franklin suffer another crushing big-game loss 

Penn State, James Franklin suffer another crushing big-game loss 

It happened to Penn State and head coach James Franklin again. Another big game, another big moment and another crushing loss.

Five takeaways from CFB Week 5: A stunner in State College
Drew Allar is the reason Penn State won't win a national title
LSU offense may derail promising season after loss to Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin reveals Brian Kelly quote he used to fire up Ole Miss vs. LSU
Kiffin takes jab at daughter Landry’s LSU boyfriend after Ole Miss win
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 27
Penn State Sets a White Out Record Vs. Oregon

Penn State Sets a White Out Record Vs. Oregon

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State wedged a near-record crowd into Beaver Stadium for Saturday night's White Out against Oregon, nearly breaking the venue's attendance for the second consecutive year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The SportsRush / September 27
How Did Penn State Football’s White Out Tradition Start?

How Did Penn State Football’s White Out Tradition Start?

In just a few hours, No. 2 Penn State will host No. 5 Oregon at Beaver Stadium in University Park, and both unbeaten teams are ready to lock horns. With Big Ten championship implications and playoff hopes on the line, this matchup alone is enough to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Why Pat McAfee Wore Off-White Suit at Penn State 'College GameDay'

Why Pat McAfee Wore Off-White Suit at Penn State 'College GameDay'

It didn’t take long for Pat McAfee to become the talk of "College GameDay" on Saturday, as the show hosted its Week 5 episode on the Penn State Nittany Lions campus ahead of the massive showdown against No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 27
College GameDay picks Alabama-Georgia, Oregon-Penn State games

College GameDay picks Alabama-Georgia, Oregon-Penn State games

As college football embarks on an action-packed Week 5 slate of games across the country, the gang on ESPN’s College GameDay reveal their final predictions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Penn State Alum Proposes, Gets Engaged Live on ESPN College GameDay

The White Out tradition returned in full force at Beaver Stadium, with fans flooding the stands in white and anticipation building ahead of Penn State’s clash with Oregon.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Kirk Herbstreit Shares Message After Penn State’s Unexpected Surprise

Kirk Herbstreit Shares Message After Penn State’s Unexpected Surprise

Kirk Herbstreit has become one of the most beloved personalities in the college football world over the past few years. However, it may not be just because of his incredible analysis, years of experience with ESPN and charming personality.

Penn State NCAA Champion Gives Honest Reason to Leave Wrestling School

Penn State NCAA Champion Gives Honest Reason to Leave Wrestling School

The big news that’s been coming out of Penn State wrestling program is that Cael Sanderson will start the 2025-26 season without one of his champions. There have been a few big names that the defending NCAA champions have seen walk away.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 22
Oregon vs. Penn State prediction, odds 2025: Where experts see an edge

Oregon vs. Penn State prediction, odds 2025: Where experts see an edge

Penn State welcomes Oregon in a massive Week 5 college football game and a marquee moment for two Big Ten contenders. Here are the latest odds and predictions for the game from the oddsmakers.

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