Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 8

Maybe Penn State Should Consider Freezing Football Ticket Prices for 2027

It is very well publicized that Penn State is in the midst of raising ticket prices and seat-donation requirements for nearly every location in Beaver Stadium, all of this kicking in for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 7

3 Fixes Penn State's Defense Must Make Now Before Hosting USC in the White Out

Northwestern’s offensive dominance over Penn State was so tough for defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to watch from the coaches’ box that he moved to the field for the second half.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 6

Penn State Football: Matt Campbell Details 'Inconsistency' That is Holding Penn State’s Offense Back

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media on Tuesday following Penn State Football’s second straight loss to start Big Ten competition this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / October 6

Penn State's Campbell cites lack of identity for poor start

Penn State coach Matt Campbell cites his team's lack of identity for the poor start to the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

Penn State Football Has an Identity Problem, Matt Campbell Says

Penn State has an identity problem, head coach Matt Campbell said Tuesday. And repeated. And then emphasized to make it clear. "The reality of it is, we lack an identity," Campbell said at his weekly press conference.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

Why Rocco Becht Should Remain Penn State's Starting Quarterback — and Why He Shouldn't

Just after Penn State’s 34-13 loss to Northwestern, quarterback Rocco Becht approached a few of his teammates and told them to keep their heads up. Penn State was fresh off its second straight abysmal offensive performance, scoring just three touchdowns in two Big Ten games.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 5

How Penn State's Offense Went Off the Rails in Big Ten Play

Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht stared down his performance against Northwestern last Friday with a cold, hard look at himself. "I'n better than that," Becht said after the Nittany Lions' 34-13 loss.

James Franklin News / Nittany Central / October 5

James Franklin’s Best Trait Could Be Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Undoing

Penn State Football’s 2026 season and the Penn State head coach Matt Campbell era are off to a very rocky start after a second straight loss Friday night.

Cooper Cousins News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 4

Penn State Outlines Comeback Blueprint After Loss to Northwestern

Penn State offensive lineman Cooper Cousins was the last player out of the locker room for interviews after the Nittany Lions' 34-13 loss to Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 4

100-Spot Surge: Penn State’s Prized 2027 Commit Surges Into Unanimous Top 100

Penn State Football’s 2026 season may not leave fans with much hope, but it looks like the 2027 class could achieve that goal. With each week, more and more senior game film is being evaluated by the major outlets and ranking updates are slowly trickling in.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 4

Here is Matt Campbell’s Buyout if Penn State Fires First-Year Head Coach

The honeymoon is officially over for Matt Campbell. After Penn State Football came from ahead, coughing up a 17-0 lead over Wisconsin to fall to the Badgers,

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 4

Penn State's Matt Campbell Has Reached a Surprisingly Early Crossroad

EVANSTON, Illinois | Northwestern's first reaction to beating Penn State by 21 points was to sprint to the student section, which thundered through New Ryan Field.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Matt Campbell Admits Penn State Was Unprepared as He Reveals Major Problem With His Team: 'Frustrating'

Matt Campbell did not offer excuses after Penn State’s stunning 34-13 loss to Northwestern. The first-year Nittany Lions head coach held himself accountable and took more than his share of responsibility while accepting that his team failed to meet the physical standard he set for them.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell calls himself out after embarrassing loss to Northwestern

The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 3-2 on the year after losing to Northwestern in what was an embarrassing showing by Matt Campbell and his crew. The Penn State Nittany Lions got embarrassed on Friday night against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 3

Penn State's Lack of Toughness at Northwestern Might Have Started at Practice

EVANSTON, Illinois | During spring practice, when Penn State was still putting together its roster and culture, offensive lineman Cooper Cousins already had defined the program's ethos: "Dominant, nasty and accountable," Cousins said then, distilling what the Nittany Lions wanted to be into three assertive words.

Penn State Nittany Lions 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 / Big Ten Network / October 1

Watch: Northwestern hosts Penn State at new Ryan Field

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former Penn State Standout WR Lands Major NFL Update

Former Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is heading back to an NFL active roster, and it is with a team that already knows him. The Cincinnati Bengals are signing Tinsley off the Houston Texans practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

The Penn State Nittany Lions would love to land a commitment from four-star LB Judah Blair, who’s from Ohio. The Penn State Nittany Lions are off to a 3-0 start to the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Penn State football just landed in the top-8 for an elite recruit in the 2028 class who could develop at multiple positions

The Penn State Nittany Lions seem to really like Brayden Arnold in the 2028 recruiting class, and he’s put them in the top-8. The Penn State Nittany Lions just landed in the top eight for four-star athlete Brayden Arnold, the Duncanville, Texas, prospect who could become a key piece of the program’s 2028 recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

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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