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'You Can’t Be Here': Matt Campbell Issues Stern Locker Room Warning to Fix Biggest Problem Left Behind by James Franklin

Penn State does not need another speech about potential. As Matt Campbell enters his first fall camp in Happy Valley, he is drawing a hard line. Talent will not buy anyone a pass, nor will star status matter.

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Why Penn State Moved Freshman Quarterback Peyton Falzone to Tight End

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has made several key position switches during training camp. One addressed the team's needs this season, while another could be a long-term move.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Penn State's Basketball Schedule Has One Major Benefit This Season

The countdown until Penn State basketball starts its fourth season under head coach Mike Rhoades can officially begin. The Nittany Lions announced their non-conference schedule Thursday, which should draw more attention than last year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Penn State Quarterback Peyton Falzone Is Practicing at a New Position

Peyton Falzone, one of two quarterbacks who signed with Penn State's 2026 recruiting class, is practicing at a new position. The freshman from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, began working at tight end this week, a program spokesman confirmed.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 13

Four Things We Learned From Week 1 of Penn State Football Camp

For Penn State, training camp truly begins this week. The Nittany Lions were in full pads Wednesday for the first time, and now they'll truly get to know what head coach Matt Campbell means with his warning of a tough, physical camp.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 12

New Chaz Coleman development has Vols fans remembering a sneaky report from right after his medical disqualification at Tennessee

Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman was medically disqualified at Tennessee earlier this summer. Chaz Coleman, the Penn State transfer EDGE who landed at Tennessee in January before getting medically disqualified this summer, is apparently working out again.

Oklahoma State's David Taylor Sends Penn State Wrestling a 'Save the Date'

Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor offered an invitation to Penn State, saying he's holding an annual date for the Nittany Lions to renew their wrestling rivalry.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Is Matt Campbell ‘Playing With House Money’ for Penn State Football in 2026?

The honeymoon is in its early stages for Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell in Happy Valley. As fall camp rolls forward, with sights set on the season opener against Marshall on September 5, there is a growing sense of optimism surrounding this 2026 Penn State team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 12

Penn State Football: 3 Key Fall Camp Storylines Unfolding in Week 2 … Including a Major Position Change

Football is back in Happy Valley, and the Matt Campbell era is underway for Penn State Football. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp last week ahead of Penn State head coach Matt Campbell’s first season at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Six Early Standouts From Penn State Football Training Camp

Penn State enters Week 2 of training camp with a firm grasp of its early strengths and weaknesses. The Nittany Lions put on pads for the first time this week and got into 11-on-11 drills, which allowed some early standouts to emerge.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 11

Penn State Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser has Bold Praise for Rocco Bech

Penn State Football is in week two of fall training camp ahead of head coach Matt Campbell‘s first season in Happy Valley. One of the biggest pieces of continuity between Campbell‘s last few years at Iowa State and his first season at Penn State is the connection with quarterback Rocco Becht and now Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 11

Penn State Wrestling's Cael Sanderson Addresses Masanosuke Ono's Competitive Timeline

Penn State wrestling returns potentially four national champions and eight All-Americans from its 2025 championship roster, but the most intriguing wrestler is the one fans haven't seen yet.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 10

Penn State's Matt Campbell Seeks More Consistency From Two Key Players

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has praised two second-year players since spring practice began as having the talent to make a lineup impact this season.

D'Anton Lynn News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

How D'Anton Lynn Already Has Reshaped and Revived Penn State's Defense

Though D'Anton Lynn played cornerback at Penn State, Terry Smith never coached him on the field, as their paths didn't overlap. But now that they're working together, Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, sees why Matt Campbell made Lynn a priority hire last winter.

Ikenna Ezeogu News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

One Penn State Football Position Battle That Already Has Taken an Interesting Turn

Penn State’s No. 1 spot at defensive end appears to be locked up by redshirt senior Ikenna Ezeogu, with edge rushers coach Christian Smith viewing him as an “NFL player.” But who will start next to Ezeogu, among the team's 24 Iowa State transfers, is a key question during fall camp.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 9

Penn State Football Week in Review: The Best of Training Camp, Media Day

Penn State football is back. The Nittany Lions opened fall camp Aug. 5, exactly a month before its 2026 opener against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Head coach Matt Campbell said he saw growth early from the Nittany Lions, emphasizing the "early" part.

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

Which Freshmen Already Look Ready to Play for Penn State?

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class slimmed down dramatically after former head coach James Franklin was fired in October. But new coach

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

Why James Peoples Believes Penn State Is a Playoff Team This Season

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State famously doesn't play Ohio State during the regular season, which didn't stop former Buckeyes running back James Peoples from making a prediction.

Andrew Rappleyea News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 7

A Healthy Andrew Rappleyea Is Thriving in Penn State Tight End-Friendly Offense

STATE COLLEGE | Due to an injury, tight end Andrew Rappleyea wasn’t on the field to leave an impression on Matt Campbell and Penn State’s new coaching staff during spring practices.

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

How Penn State Basketball Capitalized on Court Ruling to Bring Back Josh Reed

Forward Josh Reed received a video tribute before Penn State basketball’s Senior Night game against Ohio State in March. It featured coaches and teammates describing how important Reed was to the team. Everyone thought that would be his final home game at Penn State with his collegiate career coming to an end.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 6

Highlights and Observations From Day 2 of Penn State Football Camp

STATE COLLEGE | The headline moment of Penn State's second practice of fall camp was a one-handed catch by receiver Brett Eskildsen that got the offense jumping and quarterback Rocco Becht trash-talking.

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

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Avoids Social Media: 'I'm Not Into Branding'

Yes, Penn State football coach Matt Campbell has an X account. It has more than 103,000 followers and an official graphic with the Nittany Lion logo and a rendering of Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 29

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Many would say that the NIL and transfer portal era has devolved the world of college football into semi-controlled chaos. Many detractors of the way things are currently going are, in fact, head coaches.

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