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EXCLUSIVE: Can 5-Star DB Langston Pridgeon Push Matt Campbell’s Penn State Blueprint to the Next Level?

It is no secret that for most coaching staffs, changing regions with new pipelines of talent needing to be established could take a cycle or two to really get going on the recruiting trail.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State Off to 'Fantastic Start' With 2028 Recruiting Class, Analyst Says

Matt Campbell and his new Penn State football staff are still getting used to regional recruiting this offseason. This led the Nittany Lions to take a more national approach in their 2027 class, landing players from 15 different states so far.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State's Matt Campbell Values Retention, Is 'Excited' About Recruiting Direction

Matt Campbell went from having the best annual retention rate in college football at Iowa State to signing 40 players from the transfer portal at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 23

EXCLUSIVE: In-State 4-Star WR Owen Johnson Names Penn State Football in Top 5, Compares Game to NFL Star

The 2027 recruiting class is winding down for Penn State Football, with very few players undecided. Soon, staffs across the nation will clear the whiteboard and add new players to each position, putting together a wishlist for each position coach.

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

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Plans Tough, Physical Training Camp

Penn State limited the reps and contact drills, particularly among veteran players, during training camp in 2025. That resulted from the 2024 playoff run that spilled into 16 games and the number of players who returned for 2025.

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

Penn State Football Will Be Selling Cryptocurrency Soon

Penn State football joins the blockchain this season, as the Nittany Lions are part of a new college rollout selling fan tokens, which are a form of cryptocurrency.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

What We're Hearing About Penn State Basketball This Offseason

The Penn State men’s basketball team is in Week 6 of summer workouts with a new roster. Center Ivan Jurić is the only returning starter for head coach Mike Rhoades, who officially added nine new players to the team so far this offseason.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 21

Penn State Basketball 'at the Bottom' of Big Ten in NIL Funding, Mike Rhoades Says

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was straightforward when asked about his program’s NIL resources during a Zoom call on Tuesday. At first, Rhoades just said the Nittany Lions were “very limited in a lot of resources” as they worked to add older talent to the team this offseason.

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

One Question for Every Projected Penn State Defensive Starter This Season

D'Anton Lynn's homecoming as Penn State's defensive coordinator is a lovely story, but it ends Sept. 5, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at Beaver Stadium.

Cooper Cousins News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

Penn State's Cooper Cousins, Matt Campbell Nominated for Their 'Good Works'

Penn State's Matt Campbell and Cooper Cousins are nominated for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, joining forces as a new head coach and returning player for the Nittany Lions.

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

The Question Every Penn State Offensive Starter Has to Answer This Season

For all the new faces and changes to its roster, Penn State appears to have solidified its offensive lineup for the 2026 season. Training camp will decide several roles, notably at the skill positions, but we have a pretty firm grasp of the offense the Nittany Lions will start Sept.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Where Are They Now? Catching up With Penn State's Transfer Portal Departures

Matt Campbell overhauled Penn State’s roster this offseason by adding 55 new players to the team. Before that could happen, numerous Nittany Lions had

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 17

An Offseason Look at Penn State Wrestling's Top Roster Battles

Cael Sanderson will enter his 18th season as Penn State's wrestling coach with everyone asking the same question: How can he top last season? The Nittany Lions won their fifth straight NCAA title, set another scoring record and left Cleveland atop college wrestling's hierarchy once again.

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

Penn State Women's Volleyball Will Be Part of This Year's Palestra Celebration

Penn State women's volleyball is playing a high-profile schedule this season, with visits to two of the best known stadiums in American sports. But for Nittany Lions coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, another match might be the highlight.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

Playoff or Pop-Tarts? Analyzing the 3 Pivotal Matchups for Penn State Football in 2026

Sometimes a season can be determined by a single play or a single game. Penn State Football faces one of the more favorable schedules in the conference, avoiding playing against Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana this fall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

D’Anton Lynn Reveals Core Principles He’s Building Penn State’s Defense Around

Penn State Football’s defense is essentially being rebuilt from the ground up. From overhauling a lineup that returns just two starters, primarily building

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

Examining the Role NIL Has Played in Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class

Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class has seen significant change in recent weeks after missing out on multiple targets. Since June, four players decommitted from Matt Campbell’s recruiting class, which also missed on a pair of priority wide receiver targets.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 14

From Stockholm to Happy Valley: Why 6-foot-8 Swedish Giant Oscar Webersink Picked Penn State Football

Penn State Football has gained its 22nd commitment overall, and the Nittany Lions‘ fifth offensive lineman for the class of 2027. Oscar Webersink is a 6-foot-8, 295-pound lineman out of Stockholm, Sweden.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / July 10

James Franklin doesn't think he needs to 'reinvent' himself at Virginia Tech

James Franklin is a good coach, but can he be a great coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies?

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 8

Penn State Fans Already Turning on Matt Campbell

Well, that didn’t take too long. While all of the other new head coaches are enjoying their honeymoon period, at Penn State, Matt Campbell is already under pressure after a recruiting start that many fans are not happy about.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Penn State Nittany Lions lose out on an elite in-state recruit in an embarrassing fashion to a worse program

The Penn State football program just lost out on elite wide receiver Khalil Taylor to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Penn State Nittany Lions just lost a recruiting battle they should have won.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Penn State football lands a player they have been waiting for at a position that’s extremely crucial

The Penn State Nittany Lions are recruiting well in the 2028 recruiting class, as they have just landed quarterback James Armstrong. The Penn State Nittany Lions scored a massive recruiting win when four-star quarterback James Armstrong committed to the program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 2