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James Franklin Pushes Penn State's Offense to Make More 'Special' Plays

James Franklin Pushes Penn State's Offense to Make More 'Special' Plays

Like everyone else watching the Penn State-Villanova game, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin gasped when quarterback Drew Allar threw a touchdown pass through a keyhole to receiver Trebor Pena.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / September 17

Penn State 5-star running back sends three-word message amid commitment concerns

Kemon Spell shared a simple message on the status of his Penn State commitment.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 17
Penn State Record Watch: Where Do Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Sit on All-Time Lists After 3 Games?

Penn State Record Watch: Where Do Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Sit on All-Time Lists After 3 Games?

After spending all three years at Penn State sharing the backfield, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen entered the 2025 season both within reach of Penn State Football’s all-time rushing records.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / September 16

Penn State's LaVar Arrington II could play key role late in the season

The son of the Nittany Lions' legend may make his mark later in 2025.

Drew Allar News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Penn State invested a ton of money around Drew Allar, and early returns suggest the fans may have been blaming the wrong thing

Penn State invested a ton of money around Drew Allar, and early returns suggest the fans may have been blaming the wrong thing

The Penn State Nittany Lions entered the 2025 college football season with massive expectations and national championship hopes under head coach James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16
Penn State's LaVar Arrington II Making Steady Progress at Demanding Position

Penn State's LaVar Arrington II Making Steady Progress at Demanding Position

Penn State has introduced several players from its 2025 recruiting class on defense this year, with one still seeking his debut. Freshman linebacker LaVar Arrington II, who wears the same No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 15
Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Falls Just Short of World Title

Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Falls Just Short of World Title

Penn State wrestling's Levi Haines made a late mad dash toward a world title Monday in Croatia, scoring a takedown as time expired in the 79 kg freestyle gold-medal match at the World Wrestling Championships.

Drew Allar News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 15
Penn State's Drew Allar Was Pressing. He Got to 'Really Fix it' Vs. Villanova

Penn State's Drew Allar Was Pressing. He Got to 'Really Fix it' Vs. Villanova

A week after judging his play rather harshly as the product of "overthinking," Penn State quarterback Drew Allar left Beaver Stadium after the Nittany Lions 52-6 win over Villanova feeling better about himself.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15
James Franklin came off defensive when questioned about Drew Allar and finishing drives following another Penn State slow start

James Franklin came off defensive when questioned about Drew Allar and finishing drives following another Penn State slow start

James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 to open the season. Their defense has allowed just 17 total points through three games. The ground game looks like it is locked in, averaging nearly 6.5 yards per carry over the last two weeks.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 14
Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Makes Dramatic Run to Senior Worlds Final

Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Makes Dramatic Run to Senior Worlds Final

Penn State's Levi Haines made perhaps the most dramatic run at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships, earning an unexpected spot in the freestyle finals as a wrestler ranked outside the top 25.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 14
Penn State Throttles Villanova 52-6, Defense Headlines Again | Game Balls, MVP

Penn State Throttles Villanova 52-6, Defense Headlines Again | Game Balls, MVP

No. 2 Penn State football, a 48-point favorite, took care of business at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, steamrolling Villanova 52–6 to move to 3-0 on the season heading into their bye week.

Drew Allar News / Nittany Central / September 14
Drew Allar Out of ‘Rhythm’ in Blowout Win Over Villanova | Penn State QB Report Card

Drew Allar Out of ‘Rhythm’ in Blowout Win Over Villanova | Penn State QB Report Card

No. 2 Penn State Football moved to 3-0 on the season Saturday afternoon after defeating Villanova 52-6. Despite the lopsided score, however, Penn State starting quarterback Drew Allar and the offense were still not as efficient or effective as many had hoped as the Nittany Lions finished up non-conference play.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 14
The Penn State Football Report Card: Villanova Edition

The Penn State Football Report Card: Villanova Edition

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach James Franklin was in a good mood Saturday night at Beaver Stadium after the Nittany Lions' 52-6 win over Villanova. And why shouldn't he have been?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13
What They Said After the Penn State-Villanova Game

What They Said After the Penn State-Villanova Game

Penn State scored 31 second-half points to put away Villanova 52-6 on Saturday in a non-conference game that once again felt offensively stalled through another first half.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Villanova produces all-time bad beat against Penn State

Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State

Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13
The Penn State-Villanova Game Ended as a Bad Beat for Some Bettors

The Penn State-Villanova Game Ended as a Bad Beat for Some Bettors

STATE COLLEGE | In section NGU at the top of Beaver Stadium's north end zone, a small but fierce copse of Villanova fans roared at the touchdown that ended Saturday's Penn State-Villanova game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / September 13
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13
Penn State Routs Villanova, but Questions Linger About the Offense

Penn State Routs Villanova, but Questions Linger About the Offense

STATE COLLEGE | No. 2 Penn State routed Villanova 52-6 on Saturday but couldn't record its second consecutive shutout, as the Wildcats scored on a wild final play.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13
Penn State-Villanova Observations: Late Drive Lifts Nittany Lions Spirits Into Half

Penn State-Villanova Observations: Late Drive Lifts Nittany Lions Spirits Into Half

STATE COLLEGE | No. 2 Penn State labored again for much of the first half against Villanova, finally crisping up for a late 70-yard touchdown drive to take 21-0 lead into halftime.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest players in Penn State football history

The 25 greatest players in Penn State football history

Regardless of the position (yes, more than just linebackers), Penn State has produced some of the greatest football players in college football history.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Penn State's biggest stars have surprising rankings in latest top-100 impact ratings from across the nation

Penn State's biggest stars have surprising rankings in latest top-100 impact ratings from across the nation

Is Penn State a real contender, a paper tiger, or something else? The nation is waiting to see what happens when Oregon comes to town at the end of the month.

College Football News / College Football News / September 10
Penn State vs Villanova Prediction: Nittany Lions Need More Preparation For Oregon

Penn State vs Villanova Prediction: Nittany Lions Need More Preparation For Oregon

No, Penn State hasn't been bad. No, it hasn't needed to put its foot on the gas against Nevada or Florida International, but it also hasn't been able to find a lot of consistency.  The passing game was great against Nevada, and blah against FIU.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11
Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Napier gets fired

Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Billy Napier gets fired

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is going to have a hard time making it out of this 2025 college football season with his job intact.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sneakers on SI / September 6
Nike Issues Statement on Penn State's New Adidas Partnership

Nike Issues Statement on Penn State's New Adidas Partnership

Later this afternoon, the Penn State Nittany Lions will host the FIU Panthers in a week two matchup of the college football season. While there are plenty of exciting storylines involving the second-ranked Nittany Lions this season, most of the focus is off the field.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 3
Penn State's potential flip from Nike to Adidas could have NIL implications

Penn State's potential flip from Nike to Adidas could have NIL implications

Nike has long had a stranglehold on college football and sports in general when it comes to branding apparel. Phil Knight, CEO of Nike, has been a significant

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