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The Biggest Penn State Football Training Camp Winners, and What Their Rise Means

Penn State is still "working through a lot," as head coach Matt Campbell described it, less than two weeks before the season opener against Marshall. The Nittany Lions have had what Campbell called a productive training camp, bringing together two rosters into one while dealing with a handful of camp injuries that have limited player availability.

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3 Reasons to Believe Penn State Will be Big Ten’s Surprise Contender, and 2 Reasons to Worry

The Matt Campbell era kicks off in less than two weeks, when the renovated Penn State Football welcomes the Thundering Herd of Marshall to the renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 25

Biggest Takeaway From Penn State Football's 2nd Scrimmage of Training Camp

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State scrimmaged for the second time in Beaver Stadium this past Saturday as it gears up for the season opener against Marshall on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 25

Penn State Football Announces White Out Game: Details, How to Purchase Tickets

Penn State Football officially announced the date for the annual Whiteout game for the 2026 season. This season will be Penn State head coach Matt Campbell‘s first in Happy Valley after spending the past 10 seasons at Iowa State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 25

What's New at Penn State's Beaver Stadium for 2026?

Penn State says it's bringing a "whole new level of game day energy" to Beaver Stadium this season with a series of additions designed to make the stadium brighter, sound better and be more accessible to many fans.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / August 25

Penn State Adds Omar Ojeda To Staff As Assistant Diving Coach

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Penn State Athletics UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has added assistant diving coach Omar Ojeda to her staff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 24

Matt Campbell’s First Penn State Scrimmage Revealed a Surprise MVP | 3 Big Takeaways

Penn State Football finally got its first real look at Matt Campbell’s team in a scrimmage. And there was a lot to take from it. The Nittany Lions are still trying to figure things out with a new coaching staff, a new quarterback and a new offensive system.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 24

‘We Got Enough Challenges’ Penn State’s Matt Campbell Has Strong Message on NFL Transfers

The college football landscape in 2026 has been constantly shifting and evolving with new lawsuits bringing new rules seemingly on a weekly basis, dealing a moving target for head coach Matt Campbell and Penn State Football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 24

Previewing Penn State Football in 2026, as the Nittany Lions Look for a Fresh Start

In Year 137 of Penn State football, everything is new again. After one of the most profound seasons of offseason change, the Nittany Lions return to Beaver Stadium on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 23

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 23

Penn State Wrestler Jayden James Takes Silver After Thrilling U20 World Final

Penn State wrestling freshman Jayden James was less seconds from his second age-group world title Sunday in Slovakia. What happened next will be a lesson he brings to the Nittany Lions' room this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 23

Penn State Wrestling's Masanosuke Ono Scores Big Win at Real American Freestyle

Penn State wrestling's Masanosuke Ono gave Nittany Lions fans a taste of what they might see next season. And he looked pretty sharp in his return to competitive wrestling.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 22

Four Penn State Football Players Who Could Be the Comeback Player of the Year

Three of those players are nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year Award, which recognizes the top player in college football who overcomes "injury, illness, or other circumstances.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 22

Why the 2026 Penn State Football Team Feels so Different Than Last Year

This time last year, Penn State was gearing up to face Nevada to kick off what was expected to be a potential national-championship season. But things have changed a lot since then, and the Nittany Lions are a completely different team in 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 21

Penn State Wrestling's Masanosuke Ono at Real American Freestyle

Saturday is an intriguing day for the future of Penn State wrestling. Masanosuke Ono wrestles competitively in the U.S. for the first time in more than a year, while Nittany Lions freshman Jayden James begins pursuing his second career age-group world title.

Rocco Becht News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Penn State’s Rocco Becht Admits to Skipping In-Person Classes for 'Unknown' Custom Course

Rocco Becht graduated from Iowa State with a degree in communication studies in December 2025 before following Matt Campbell to Penn State for his final season of eligibility.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 21

What the Latest NCAA Ruling in the 2022 Lawsuit Means for 2 Penn State Athletes

The latest court ruling in the NCAA's ongoing eligibility saga has major implications for two high-profile Penn State athletes. Will Josh Reed play basketball again for Penn State?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 21

Penn State Football Camp Update: Will the Offense Consist Entirely of Tight Ends?

Penn State heads to its second, and final, scrimmage of training camp Saturday, returning to Beaver Stadium for another critical evaluation period before pivoting to September.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 20

The Biggest Question Facing Penn State Football as Week 1 Approaches

Matt Campbell has been on the job at Penn State for eight months. He went through the chaotic and relentless roster-building weeks last January, spent the winter installing his team culture, led a deliberate teaching process in the spring and pivoted toward training camp with the roster he wanted: experienced, tough and bought-in.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 20

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report: Is Rocco Becht 'Elite'?

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State is nearly through a long, chaotic and tough offseason. It included a head-coaching change, an overhaul of more than half the roster and numerous injuries that have made this one of the funkiest offseasons for the Nittany Lions in recent memory. Though it’s almost over — Penn State opens the season Sept.

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