Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

How Penn State Men's Hockey Became 'Arrogant' and Lost its Way

Penn State men’s hockey coach Guy Gadowsky was dejected, deflated and defeated Tuesday night. And even that might not have been enough to describe Gadowsky’s

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

Should Penn State Make a Quarterback Change? A Nittany Lions Bye Week Debate

The potential for Penn State coach Matt Campbell to reverse course and bench quarterback Rocco Becht is minimal. Campbell has said not only that Becht is his quarterback, though he truly labored in three of four Big Ten games, but also that backup Alex Manske isn't ready for the role.

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

For Penn State's Matt Campbell, the Road Won't Get Easier

There’s good news and bad news for the Penn State football program. The good news is that there’s always tomorrow. The bad news is that tomorrow doesn’t look a whole lot easier.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker Quizzes

Can you name the top 15 passers in Penn State Nittany Lions history?

Penn State ranks among the all-time leaders in college football victories. How many of the top 15 passers in Penn State Nittany Lions history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Winningest football coaches in Big Ten history' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

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

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.

Preview: Penn State Wrestling Chase 6th Straight NCAA Title

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling team headlines Big Ten Network's coverage of conference wrestling this season, with seven matches scheduled for broadcast in 2026-27.

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

What Went So Wrong With Penn State's Offense This Season

Penn State’s offense has spiraled through the team’s 0-4 start to Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions rank in the bottom half of the conference in several categories, including 13th in total offense (384.1) and points (28.7) per game.

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

What We're Hearing About Penn State Football During the Bye Week

Penn State concluded the first halfish of its 2026 season with a disappointing four-game losing streak, capped by a 21-18 loss at Michigan in a winnable game.

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

Penn State Wrestling Coach Cael Sanderson Admonishes NCAA to 'Enforce' Rules

STATE COLLEGE | While Penn State wrestling waits to learn whether two-time national champ Levi Haines can compete this season, head coach Cael Sanderson admonished the NCAA for not enforcing its rules.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 20

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Won't Replace Quarterback Rocco Becht

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell defended quarterback Rocco Becht on Tuesday, saying the fifth-year senior remains his starter despite a three-turnover performance against Michigan.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 20

Penn State Football: Matt Campbell Addresses QB Situation During Bye Week

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell‘s first season as the head coach of the Nittany Lions has been an absolute disaster. The Nittany Lions enter their bye week with a 3-4 record, without a conference win or a win over a power conference team through seven games of the season.

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

Reevaluating a Penn State Football Roster That Was Overvalued and Has Underachieved

Michigan Stadium vibrated with boos Saturday night about its football team's coach, offense and quarterback. The Wolverines seemed willing to gift Penn State a rare road win in Ann Arbor with two first-half interceptions, an offense that generated 80 yards and a quarterback about to be benched.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 19

Empty QB Rooms, Roster Depth Concerns, and Portal Pressures: Where Does Penn State Football Go From Here?

Penn State Football is now 0-4 in conference play following a loss to Michigan on Saturday, and Sunday, came even more bad news for the Nittany Lions. Three-star Quarterback Will Wood decided to break off his commitment with the Nittany Lions, and he is now headed to Boston College.

Chase Sowell News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 18

For Penn State's Chase Sowell, a Record-Setting Night of Frustration at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Michigan | Penn State receiver Chase Sowell put up a career day against Michigan but couldn’t fully appreciate it. Despite Sowell’s performance of 11 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown, the Nittany Lions dropped to 3-4 and 0-4 in Big Ten play with a 21-18 loss to the Wolverines on Saturday in Michigan Stadium.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 18

What the Penn State Nittany Lions Said About Their Loss to Michigan

Penn State coach Matt Campbell firmly shut down any conversation about a quarterback change following the Nittany Lions 21-18 loss to Michigan on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 16

Despite Online Reaction, Matt Campbell's Leaked Penn State Recruiting Speech Was a Positive

Penn State coach Matt Campbell’s recruiting pitch went viral this week after a prospect's parent posted a video of Campbell speaking to visiting athletes

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 15

Penn State Sports Might Not Be Getting Enough Bang for Those 254 Million Bucks

For better or worse, there is a relationship between money and winning in college athletics. At a time when the need to accumulate resources, NIL funding, physical infrastructure and a comprehensive coaching staff has never been higher, money is at the core of all of that.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

The Growing List of Players Penn State Needs to Step Up vs. Michigan

Penn State certainly didn't expect to be here, heading to Michigan with an 0-3 Big Ten record. To be fair, neither did Michigan. As CBS Sports' analyst Charles Davis said, "Both of them are realizing, hold it a minute, Penn State-Michigan, and neither one of us is ranked?

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Penn State Football OC Taylor Mouser gets real and authentic when it comes to what the offense is missing

The Penn State Nittany Lions need to fix their offense, and it’s clear they desperately miss Koby Howard and a strong run game. The Penn State Nittany Lions are in a position they likely didn’t expect to be in.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Former Penn State All-American Gets Massive NFL Update

Frmer Penn State running back Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Friday, giving the program’s all-time leading rusher a fresh chance after a brief and quiet start to his NFL career, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.

College football rankings: Updated ESPN FPI for Week 2

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

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The 'College football color teams' quiz