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College Football Playoff Seems to Set New 'Penn State Rule' About Schedule Strength

Penn State did not set its 2026 Big Ten football schedule. But the Nittany Lions might have to defend it to the College Football Playoff selection committee later this season.

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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.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 24

Penn State Football About to Lean On Rising Star to Fill Massive Koby Howard Void

The news rumbled through sleepy State College like a freight train. The 2026 Penn State Football team was off to a perfect 3-0 start, a No. 13 national ranking.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Big Ten Standout Ruled Out Indefinitely, Sustains Injury After Scoring 70-YD Touchdown

A Big 10 receiver’s best play of the season turned into the play that took him away from action. The sophomore receiver caught a pass from his QB1, found open grass, and went 70 yards for a touchdown last week.

Zay Robinson News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 24

Challenged by His Coaches, Penn State's Zay Robinson Is Ready for the Spotlight

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell announced less than ideal news Wednesday. Star receiver Koby Howard will be out for an “extended period of time,” raising questions of who will step up in his absence.

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

Why Matt Campbell's Penn State Career Truly Begins in Week 4 vs. Wisconsin

When it comes to Matt Campbell’s tenure at Penn State, the job description is generally as follows: Do what James Franklin did, but do it ever so slightly better.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 23

Matt Campbell Offers Devastating Injury Update on Penn State WR Koby Howard

Ahead of No. 13 Penn State Football team kicking off Big Ten play Saturday against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Nittany Lions received unfortunate injury news to one of the team’s breakout offensive stars.

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

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report Entering Week 4

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell is a perfect 3-0 in his first season with the Nittany Lions. But what looms now is the first real test on his schedule, as Wisconsin visits Beaver Stadium on Saturday to open the Big Ten season. Where is this Penn State team trending as conference play approaches?

Koby Howard News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

Koby Howard News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 22

Where Penn State Turns if Koby Howard Misses the Wisconsin Game

Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht quickly developed an on-field harmony with receiver Koby Howard through three games, connecting with him for seven completions of 30+ yards.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 22

‘Dinged Up’ Koby Howard on Penn State Football Injury Report vs. Wisconsin, and Other Updates

As No. 13 Penn State Football prepares to open Big Ten play against Wisconsin Saturday night, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell discussed quite a few injuries that the Nittany Lions sustained during nonconference play during his weekly press conference Tuesday.

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

3 Key Things the Non-Conference Schedule Taught Us About Penn State Football

Penn State moved up to 13th in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday, five spots higher than its preseason ranking. Head coach Matt Campbell has his unbeaten team in a good place heading into Big Ten play, which begins Saturday against Wisconsin. But what did we really learn about the Nittany Lions through the friendly non-conference schedule?

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 / Nittany Central / September 22

Penn State Football: 2 Major Areas of Concern Before Big Ten Play Kicks Off vs. Wisconsin

As many expected, No.13 Penn State Football flew through the end of the Nittany Lions‘ nonconference schedule without any scare of being upset, throttling Buffalo 55-13 on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Bill O’Brien Breaks Silence on Penn State Football ‘Unbelievable’ Matt Campbell Hiring

Bill O’Brien knows better than most what it means to walk into Penn State and inherit something much bigger than a football team. Matt Campbell is finding that out now.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 22

The Numbers Behind Penn State Football's Dominant Defensive Start

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s defense is off to a highly productive start under new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. While the Nittany Lions haven’t faced a power-conference team yet, they still rank among the nation’s best in several defensive categories.

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

Gauging Penn State's College Football Playoff Prospects Entering Week 4

Before the season, Penn State running back James Peoples made a prediction. Peoples played last season at Ohio State and was part of the 2024 Buckeyes team that won the College Football Playoff title.

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

Penn State Wrestler Jayden James Will 'Grayshirt: ' What That Means for Him and Penn State

Penn State wrestling commit Jayden James confirmed that he will not compete for the Nittany Lions this season, choosing to extend his eligibility one year with a decision known as a "grayshirt." James, the highest-ranked commit in Penn State' 2026 recruiting class, will be a freshman on the Nittany Lions' 2027-28 wrestling team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 21

Penn State’s Biggest Winners from Nonconference Play

One of the biggest debates every season around the College Football world is the way most Power 4 programs open up their season. That war continues to rage on.

Koby Howard News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 21

How Penn State's Koby Howard Became One of the Nation's Top Big-Play Threats.

STATE COLLEGE | As soon as Penn State’s Koby Howard saw Buffalo’s coverage against, he knew he was on the same page with quarterback Rocco Becht. Lining up in the slot, Howard faced no tight coverage from a safety, allowing him to sprint right past linebacker Joey Cheshire.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Penn State football may have just used their win over Buffalo in the perfect way with one of the best recruits in the country

The Penn State football team just got a huge win over Buffalo, and one recruit loved his visit during the game. The Penn State Nittany Lions hosted a handful

Dominic DeLuca News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Penn State Captain Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic DeLuca was released from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad on Monday, ending the West Pittston product’s first NFL stop about two weeks after he had been retained as a developmental piece.

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 / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2