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Penn State Football Freshman Most Likely to Surprise People This Season

Penn State coach Matt Campbell did the bulk of his roster-building work this offseason on retention and in the portal. The Nittany Lions retained 52 players, including some essential starters, from last year's roster, while bringing in 40 transfers from 17 schools.

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5 Penn State Football Players With the Most to Prove in Training Camp

There’s been plenty of excitement surrounding Penn State Football as the Nittany Lions prepare to open training camp. There’s a lot for Penn State fans to be excited about entering the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 3

Penn State Football 2026: 5 Bold Predictions for Matt Campbell’s First Season

There’s already plenty of buzz around the Penn State Football program heading into Matt Campbell’s first year as head coach. With a new quarterback, new offensive system, and high expectations, the Nittany Lions have the talent to contend for a Big Ten title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / August 2

Junior Nationals Qualifier Avery Heron Sends Verbal To Penn State For Fall 2027

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 2

Penn State Football Position Battle I'm Watching Closest During Camp

Penn State opens training camp this week with a roster that largely feels placed and ready. Head coach Matt Campbell did the heavy lifting during winter workouts and spring drills identifying and charting his talent, to the point that the starting lineups look fairly set.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 1

Does Penn State Want to Fund a Basketball Team That Can Compete in the Big Ten?

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft seemed to paint a different picture about the men’s basketball team’s NIL resources than head coach Mike Rhoades.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 1

Why Penn State Wrestling Star Levi Haines Could Return for a Fifth Year

The Penn State wrestling team began August with a court ruling that could radically reshape its 2026-27 lineup by potentially allowing two-time national champion Levi Haines to return for another season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 31

Penn State Signs New Sponsorship Deal, Though Not For Jersey Patch

Penn State announced a new corportate partnership in late July, though not for a jersey patch deal that is coming soon. Penn State and grocery chain GIANT announced a multi-year deal that will make GIANT the "official grocery partner" of Penn State sports.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 31

Matt Campbell Is the 'Absolute Perfect Person' for Penn State, AD Says

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft effused over Matt Campbell in December, saying that the new Nittany Lions football coach "embodies everything Penn State stands for." Nearly eight months later, Kraft isn't finished handing out praise.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 30

Penn State Claims Fundraising Record Amid Massive Athletics Changes

Penn State's athletics department says it has generated record donations over the past four years, as the program seeks to keep financial pace with its Power 4 competitors.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 30

3 Penn State Defenders on the Cusp of Superstardom in 2026

Penn State Football heads into the new season with a new defensive coordinator, as D’Anton Lynn takes over after leaving USC after two seasons. The Nittany Lions‘ defense returns only two starters, which means there is plenty of opportunity for rising stars to make a name for themselves.

Tony Rojas News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 30

Why Penn State's Tony Rojas Feels Like a Brand New Linebacker This Season

Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas was all smiles during Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, and why wouldn’t he be? Rojas was recently cleared to be full-go

Tony Rojas News / Nittany Central / July 29

Why Tony Rojas and Penn State’s Defense Are All-In on D’Anton Lynn’s Player-Centric Approach

D’Anton Lynn is back home as Penn State Football defensive coordinator. The coaching journey may have taken him from five NFL stops and two college stops in Los Angeles, but the former Penn State safety is back in Happy Valley as Matt Campbell‘s defense coordinator.

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.

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 29

Why Matt Campbell Is Making a Significant Defensive Change at Penn State

Matt Campbell is entering his first season as the head coach of Penn State but was quick to share his gratitude for the opportunity when he took the podium at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 28

Why Penn State Wants Beaver Stadium to Be Nation's Biggest

CHICAGO | Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft recently signed the last beam that was placed atop Beaver Stadium's West Tower, whose peak will hover 195 feet off the ground.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 28

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

New Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell knows what it takes to be a successful quarterback at both the college and NFL levels.

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 28

What Penn State's Matt Campbell Said at Big Ten Media Days

Penn State's Matt Campbell has yet to coach in the Big Ten but he's certainly familiar with it. Growing up in Ohio, where he played high school and college football, Campbell has been a student of the conference for the past two decades.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 28

Matt Campbell Expects Penn State to Be 'Fully Healthy' for Training Camp

CHICAGO | Penn State coach Matt Campbell expects the Nittany Lions to be “fully healthy” when they begin training camp Aug. 5, a major step for a program that had about 30 players limited during spring drills.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 28

‘Success With Honor’ Matt Campbell Leans into Penn State Culture at Big Ten Media Days

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell made his first appearance at Big Ten media days Tuesday as head coach of the Nittany Lions. During his 15-minute

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 27

Matt Campbell, D’Anton Lynn Need This Make-or-Break Position to Step Up for Penn State Football

New head coach Matt Campbell and Penn State Football attacked the transfer portal hard this offseason to build out the Nittany Lions‘ roster. After all, this was a roster besieged by NFL Draft departures and a mass exodus via the portal, including over a dozen following former head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 27

Why Penn State Is the Big Ten's Most Difficult Team to Predict

Penn State continues to be the most difficult team to read in the Big Ten, and maybe even the country, according to the media folks trying to analyze it.