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Of Course, Penn State's Gavin McKenna Wins Big Ten Weekly Hockey Award

This should go without saying, but Penn State hockey player Gavin McKenna is the Big Ten's First Star of the Week. Ten points and a game-winning goal in two weekend games?

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Why a Division III Quarterback Will Play a Key Role for Penn State

Penn State had its starting quarterback for 2026 soon after Matt Campbell took the job in December. Rocco Becht, Campbell's three-year starter at Iowa State, was a natural fit for Penn State's new offense.

Cooper Cousins News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 23

Why Cooper Cousins Led the Charge for Penn State Players to Stay

The day after the Pinstripe Bowl in December, Penn State offensive lineman Cooper Cousins sat down with his parents to discuss his future. Cousins’ parents urged him to explore his options in the transfer portal, which opened Jan.

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

Penn State Wrestling Was Even More Dominant Statistically This Season

To senior Levi Haines, Penn State's wrestling dominance is simple. "I think we just find a way to score more points than everybody else," Haines said after the Nittany Lions completed their sixth straight undefeated season.

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

What They're Saying About Penn State Hockey Star Gavin McKenna

Penn State hockey need a star turn during its weekend series vs. Ohio State. Gavin McKenna arrived at the right time. After his record-breaking performance Friday night, McKenna scored the game-winner in overtime Saturday, catapulting the Nittany Lions to a 5-4 win over the Buckeyes and an important series sweep.

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

How Taylor Mouser Will Bring Flavors of the NFL to Penn State's Offense

More than a decade ago, Taylor Mouser was a recently graduated Division II defensive lineman, working at Little Caesars, making phone calls to head football coaches and hoping to jumpstart his coaching career. No one answered — until Matt Campbell picked up the phone.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 22

Top Prospect Gavin McKenna Explains Electric Goal Celebration

Gavin McKenna of No. 6 Penn State offered his comments to the media on his game celebration from the team's win over Ohio State. Against Ohio State on Feb.

Watch: Ohio State vs. Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 02/21/26

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

How Matt Campbell Has Already Changed the Culture at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE | At the Lasch Football Building on Saturday, Penn State football coach Matt Campbell bounced around all afternoon, signing kids’ shirts,

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / February 21

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Watch: Penn State vs. Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/21/26

Gavin Mckenna News / Breakaway on SI / February 21

Gavin McKenna Sets Penn State Record In Dominating Victory

It was a banner night for the Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Hockey program and top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna. Battling against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten matchup, the Nittany Lions and their star forward broke several program records en route to a dominating victory.

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

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's 50-0 Win Over Princeton

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling team concluded another remarkable regular season Friday, shutting out Princeton 50-0 in its dual-meet finale at Rec Hall.

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

How Penn State Hockey Can Get Back on Track for the Postseason

The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s hockey team has been piling up losses on the ice and the depth chart the past few weeks. The Nittany Lions went 0-3-1 in their last four games against No.

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

Preview: Penn State Wrestling's Match vs. Princeton

Penn State concludes another likely undefeated regular season Friday, when it hosts Princeton on Senior Night at Rec Hall. The top-ranked Nittany Lions normally close their dual-meet season with a home match to help prep for the start of the postseason, which could be another big one for Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 19

Penn State's Tessa Janecke Makes History at Winter Olympics

Penn State's Tessa Janecke scored a golden goal in 2025 and was on the ice Thursday for an Olympics golden goal in Milan. And in the most dramatic fashion, the most decorated hockey player in Penn State history also made program history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 19

What We Learned From Penn State Coach Cael Sanderson's Weekly Press Conference

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling will host Princeton on Friday for its annual Senior Night match, which the rest of college wrestling might watch wistfully.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 18

Former Penn State Wrestler Aaron Brooks Sanctioned for Taking Banned Substance

Aaron Brooks, Penn State's four-time NCAA wrestling champion and a 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, has received a two-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for an anabolic agent.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 18

Penn State Is a Program to Watch for Top 2027 Quarterback Prospect

The recruiting duels between Penn State and Virginia Tech will be fascinating to watch between Matt Campbell and James Franklin. In fact, one could be heating up already.

Penn State Wrestling: Match Grades and MVP from the Ohio State Dual

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling completely slapped around the previously unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes 36-5 last Friday night. Hey, remember when FloWrestling had Ohio State as the No.

Penn State Wrestling vs. Ohio State | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling took care of business 36-5 against No. 2 Ohio State in a sold out Bryce Jordan Center. And going into this dual meet, many wrestling experts had this one circled with a Sharpie on the calendar.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 11

National analyst makes strong prediction for Penn State that Nittany Lions fans are loving

Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith made a big-time prediction for the Penn State Nittany Lions this week. Smith "called his shot" on several top recruiting battles, and he has Penn State landing 2027 four-star athlete Cooper Ohnmacht.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / February 10

Gavin McKenna not expected to miss NCAA games after felony assault charge dropped

The Penn State Nittany Lions will likely be getting their star player back as the NCAA Tournament draws closer. Sources have told Daily Faceoff‘s Steven Ellis that top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna is expected to play for Penn State when they take on the University of Michigan this weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / February 7

Penn State Wrestling vs. Michigan | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling steamrolled No. 11 Michigan 38-3 Friday night for their final road dual of the 2025-2026 season. And this matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Wolverines was slated for the annual “Light Up Crisler” by the Michigan Athletic Department.