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If Penn State Football Fizzles in 2026, Here's What Went Wrong

A season ago, Penn State collapsed from its preseason national-championship expectations to finish 7-6 after a win in the Pinstripe Bowl over Clemson. In the process, James Franklin was fired after an 0-3 start to Big Ten play, as the Nittany Lions hit their floor in 2025.

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Penn State football just landed a player who could end up being a legit steal in the 2027 recruiting class

The Penn State Nittany Lions are finding some good, hidden talent in their 2027 recruiting class. The Penn State Nittany Lions added another piece to their 2027 recruiting class with the commitment of cornerback Dhillon McGee, a 6’2, 175-pound defensive back from Red Oak High School in DeSoto, Texas.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / June 27

Penn State five-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci to make amateur boxing debut

Carter Starocci, the only five-time NCAA wrestling champion in college wrestling history, will make his amateur boxing debut Saturday. Justin Basch reported the news the former Penn State standout will do it locally.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 27

Penn State Quarterback Commit Will Wood Details His Road to the 2027 Class

Will Wood couldn’t decide where to commit to play college football. The 3-star quarterback from Massachusetts narrowed his options to Boston College and

Gavin Mckenna News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Penn State’s Gavin McKenna drafted No. 1 overall in 2026 NHL Draft by Toronto Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna is coming home. As expected, the talented Penn State freshman forward was taken with the No. 1 overall selection in Friday night’s 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Penn State football loses out on a player they desperately needed for their 2027 recruiting class

The Penn State Nittany Lions are still in a decent position with their 2027 recruiting class, but missing out on Lucas Rhoa could hurt. The Penn State Nittany Lions lost 2027 interior offensive lineman Lucas Rhoa to the Texas Longhorns, a significant blow for a program that needed another offensive lineman in its recruiting class.

Gavin Mckenna News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 26

A Look at Penn State's NHL Draft History Ahead of Gavin McKenna's Historic Night

Gavin McKenna is poised to make Penn State hockey history Friday, as he's projected to become the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. McKenna, who spent one season playing for the Nittany Lions, would bring those newfound roots in State College to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have the first overall pick of the draft.

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

Why Former Penn State Basketball Player Josh Reed Is Suing the NCAA

The eligibility rules for college basketball are changing, as the NCAA’s Division I Cabinet adopted an age-based eligibility model that permits athletes to play five seasons over a five-year period.

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

Penn State Wrestling a Bright Spot in Final Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

Penn State began the 2025-26 with high hopes of winning four national championships and potentially a Learfield Directors' Cup title. The Nittany Lions instead won one national title and finished outside the Directors' Cup top 20 for the fourth time in the last six years.

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

Penn State Wins Commitment From 3-Star Texas Cornerback Dhillon McGee

Penn State received a commitment from one of the top prospects in Dallas, as 3-star cornerback Dhillon McGee announced his decision Wednesday night. McGee joins a Penn State 2027 recruiting class that has been restless recently, losing two cornerback commits in June and missing on one of its high-priority receivers.

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

Who Will Represent Penn State at Big Ten Football Media Days?

Two returning Nittany Lions and one key transfer will represent Penn State in July at Big Ten Football Media Days, the conference's annual kickoff event to the 2026 season.

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

New NCAA Eligibility Rule Could Benefit Penn State Football Significantly

In building Penn State's new football roster, head coach Matt Campbell clearly prioritized experience as a key tool. The 2026 Nittany Lions will be one of the Big Ten's most veteran teams in terms of returning starts and snaps that they now can carry into 2027 and beyond.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Penn State is losing out on an elite 2027 position player who could be a five-star by the time he gets on campus

The Penn State Nittany Lions are still recruiting well enough, all things considered. The Penn State Nittany Lions missed out on 2027 wide receiver Deshawn Hall, a four-star talent from Prattville, Alabama, who committed to the Auburn Tigers over Penn State, Tennessee, Clemson, and Florida.

Terry Smith News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 24

For Penn State's Terry Smith, the Pinstripe Bowl Keeps on Giving

Following his last game as Penn State's interim head football coach, Terry Smith called the Pinstripe Bowl the "greatest moment my life." And that bowl victory keeps on giving.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Zain Retherford opens up on comeback, making Team USA for 2026 World Championships

Zain Retherford was bruised and battered following the 2024 Olympics. The former Penn State standout dealt with concussion issues, but managed to return to competition in 2025 and eventually got into the process to make the 2026 Senior World Team.

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

How Penn State's Offense Grades Out in the Big Ten and National Rankings

Penn State's 2026 football roster is such an uncertain product offensively: filled with experienced veterans on one hand but challenged for truly elite talent on the other.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 22

Matt Campbell’s Backfield Revolution: The 3-Way Battle Set to Define Penn State’s 2026 Offense

While we are still months ahead of Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell‘s first game with the Nittany Lions, with fall camp quickly approaching, it is time to project position battles ahead of the 2026 season.

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

How D'Anton Lynn Plans to Reshape Penn State's Defense

D’Anton Lynn never had Penn State on his radar as a potential coaching destination. He said he was locked in as the defensive coordinator at USC toward the end of the 2025 season.

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

Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class Braces for Key Decisions Week

College football begins its six-week recruiting "dead period" Monday, giving coaching staffs a reprieve from the four-month grind of off-campus visits and on-campus hosting duties.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 16

Penn State Football Recruiting: Major Crystal Ball Shifts, Surprising Legacy Intel Follow Weekend Official Visits

Over the weekend, Penn State Football hosted four uncommitted targets for official visits, along with a lone committed recruit who couldn’t be on campus last weekend, 3-star super athletic safety from New Jersey, Jonathan Galette.

Kirby Smart News / Yardbarker / June 15

Georgia Bulldogs flip four-star WR Jamir Dean from Penn State

The Georgia Bulldogs went hard after the commitment for four-star wide receiver Jamir Dean from Alcoa, Tennessee.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 15

Penn State Football Recruiting: Nittany Lions Offer Massive Swedish 2027 Offensive Tackle

Penn State Football is in the middle of the first official visit season of Matt Campbell‘s tenure as the head coach of the Nittany Lions. Over the past two weeks, Penn State has hosted most of the Nittany Lions’ commits in the 2027 class, along with a handful of top targets in the 2027 class that remain uncommitted.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 11

Penn State Football Recruiting: Two Nittany Lion Commits Surge Into Top247 Rankings

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell and staff are still hard at work finding pieces for the Nittany Lions‘ 2027 recruiting class. With positive

Drew Allar News / Yardbarker / June 10

Update on Drew Allar emerges after Roethlisberger comments

Update on Steelers' Drew Allar emerges after Ben Roethlisberger comments

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger voiced some noteworthy concerns regarding what he had thus far seen from rookie quarterback and 2026 third-round draft pick Drew Allar. During the latest episode of "The Yinziders" podcast, Steelers reporter Mike DeFabo of The Athletic shared an update about Allar's ongoing development.

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