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How Penn State's Rocco Becht Turned Around His Season

How Penn State's Rocco Becht Turned Around His Season

After his head coach essentially testified on his behalf, Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht had trouble containing the smile. Nor did he want to. For him, Penn State's 28-25 win over Washington was the game he wanted to play all season.

Chase Sowell News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 8
'I Feel Like I'm Unguardable:' Penn State's Chase Sowell Makes Fiery Return at Washington

'I Feel Like I'm Unguardable:' Penn State's Chase Sowell Makes Fiery Return at Washington

SEATTLE | Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell stared at the Washington Huskies sideline, nodding his head with moxie after he pulled off a highlight-reel, one-handed catch Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6
Penn State's Passing Game Faces Stressful Spot Against Washington

Penn State's Passing Game Faces Stressful Spot Against Washington

Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser truly exhaled last week after his team's performance against Purdue. The Nittany Lions scored 31 offensive points (a season-high in Big Ten games) and generated four touchdown drives of 65 yards or longer.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6
NCAA Ruling Likely Closes Door on Levi Haines' Return to Penn State Wrestling

NCAA Ruling Likely Closes Door on Levi Haines' Return to Penn State Wrestling

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling team learned Friday that two-time NCAA champion Levi Haines most likely won't return to the lineup. An NCAA's court victory regarding a five-for-five eligibility lawsuit means Haines currently is ineligible for a fifth year with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6
What We Learned From Penn State Basketball's Near Disaster vs. Chattanooga

What We Learned From Penn State Basketball's Near Disaster vs. Chattanooga

STATE COLLEGE | When Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades walked into his team’s locker room Thursday night, players were as quiet as if they just lost.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / November 6
Former Penn State Nittany Lions WR Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions WR Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State wide receiver Malick Meiga’s brief and intermittent stay with the Seattle Seahawks came to another end this week when the team released him from the practice squad.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 5
NIL Isn't the Only Reason Penn State Might Struggle in College Football's New World

NIL Isn't the Only Reason Penn State Might Struggle in College Football's New World

For the vast majority of Penn State’s history, there has never really been a question about the program’s ceiling. National titles spoke for themselves, and regular relevance in the sport made Penn State’s place in the upper tiers of college football a given, with no real reason to doubt its standing in the hierarchy.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 5
Washington plans to have its QB1 back to face Penn State

Washington plans to have its QB1 back to face Penn State

All signs point to Demond Williams Jr. returning to the starting quarterback role when Washington plays Penn State on Saturday in Seattle. "If Demond is feeling good, I don't see why he wouldn't play and start," Washington coach Jedd Fisch said early this week.

Cam Wallace News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 5
How a Phone Call Changed the Course of Cam Wallace's Career at Penn State

How a Phone Call Changed the Course of Cam Wallace's Career at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State running back Cam Wallace was about to call head coach Matt Campbell when he was in the transfer portal last January. But he received a call from Campbell first.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 4
Penn State Week 10 Injury Report: New Names to Know Ahead of Washington Game

Penn State Week 10 Injury Report: New Names to Know Ahead of Washington Game

Penn State coach Matt Campbell added a new name to the Week 10 availability report ahead of Saturday's game at Washington. Starting left tackle Malachi Goodman is listed as probable after missing snaps last week in the Nittany Lions' win over Purdue.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 4
Penn State Bowl Projections: Top Potential Destinations for the Nittany Lions

Penn State Bowl Projections: Top Potential Destinations for the Nittany Lions

With Penn State out of College Football Playoff contention, it's time to pivot to bowl season. The Nittany Lions have a 96.9-percent chance to win six games and become bowl eligible, according to ESPN's College Football Power Index, and a 33.7-percent chance of winning out.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 4
How Penn State OC Taylor Mouser Called His Most Creative Game vs. Purdue

How Penn State OC Taylor Mouser Called His Most Creative Game vs. Purdue

Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser called arguably his most creative game against Purdue last Saturday. Which he had to, considering the Nittany Lions were without their top two receivers.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 3
'We Looked Like a Real Football Team,' Penn State's OC Says of Win Over Purdue

'We Looked Like a Real Football Team,' Penn State's OC Says of Win Over Purdue

For Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, the Nittany Lions' 31-17 win over Purdue gave him permission to exhale. Mouser had wound himself so tightly through the team's four-game losing streak that he began feeling "desperate" (his word) to get a win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 2
Penn State Basketball Season Predictions: Why the Nittany Lions Will Be Better This Year

Penn State Basketball Season Predictions: Why the Nittany Lions Will Be Better This Year

STATE COLLEGE | The starting point guard is an important position on Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades' team. Star players like Ace Baldwin Jr.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 1
How Penn State Basketball Built a Roster on a Budget: 'We Did the Best We Could'

How Penn State Basketball Built a Roster on a Budget: 'We Did the Best We Could'

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was blunt about his team’s budget situation in the summer, saying the Nittany Lions were “at the bottom” of the Big Ten in NIL funding.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 1
Penn State Wrestling, NLWC Lift Team USA to Record Week at World Championships

Penn State Wrestling, NLWC Lift Team USA to Record Week at World Championships

Former Penn State wrestler Levi Haines won his first world title Sunday in Kazakhstan as part of perhaps the best USA Wrestling performance ever at the World Wrestling Championships.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football News / October 30
Purdue vs Penn State Prediction: Can the Nittany Lions Salvage the Season?

Purdue vs Penn State Prediction: Can the Nittany Lions Salvage the Season?

Penn State wasn’t supposed to be 3-4. Matt Campbell was expected to come in, bring along a ton of great players from Iowa State to go with a good base in place, and boom.

Marcus Neal News / Nittany Central / October 28
Penn State Football: Marcus Neal makes 'Long-Term' Position Change

Penn State Football: Marcus Neal makes 'Long-Term' Position Change

Penn State football’s linebacker unit has taken a hit in depth this season with Alex Tatsch missing the rest of the season with an injury and Caleb Bacon making the move from linebacker to defensive end this fall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / October 28
Former Penn State Nittany Lions Star Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions Star Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Penn State defensive tackle Austin Johnson’s latest NFL stint ended Monday when the Buffalo Bills released him from their practice squad, via the NFL transaction wire.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / October 27
Penn State Football: Koby Howard Returns to Practice, Status 'Questionable' vs. Purdue

Penn State Football: Koby Howard Returns to Practice, Status 'Questionable' vs. Purdue

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell announced on Tuesday during his weekly press conference that breakout star wide receiver Koby Howard returned to practice this week for the Nittany Lions.

Vega Ioane News / Yardbarker / October 27
Ioane injury adds to Ravens' offensive line crisis after Bengals loss

Vega Ioane injury adds to Ravens' offensive line crisis after Bengals loss

The Baltimore Ravens have received encouraging news about Ioane, but his expected absence creates another challenge for an offensive line already struggling with injuries.

Bengals' Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase 'set the right tone' with fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens
Ja'Marr Chase called Bengals' offense out via fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens
Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return from ankle injury
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Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 27
Penn State Midfielder Reportedly Arrested Ahead of Duquesne Match on Charges

Penn State Midfielder Reportedly Arrested Ahead of Duquesne Match on Charges

After appearing in 10 matches this season and playing eight minutes in Penn State’s 2-2 draw against Wisconsin on Saturday, midfielder Vladislav Cherny was expected to remain part of the team’s plans for its upcoming clash against Duquesne on Wednesday, October 28.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 22
‘Manhandle Someone’s Son’: 4-Star D-Lineman MJ Woods Decommits From BC, Sets Penn State Visit

‘Manhandle Someone’s Son’: 4-Star D-Lineman MJ Woods Decommits From BC, Sets Penn State Visit

It wasn’t all bad news over the past weekend when it comes to Penn State Football. One door closed with 3-star QB Will Wood deciding to spurn the Nittany Lions and flip to Bill O’Brien and the Boston College Eagles.

Rocco Becht News / Yardbarker / October 3
Start of Matt Campbell era has turned PSU into Unhappy Valley

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned Penn State into Unhappy Valley

After cruising through a mostly cupcake nonconference schedule, Campbell's introduction into Big Ten play has been a disaster. 

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost
Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless USC
Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling
College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak
Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8
Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

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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