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James Franklin, Penn State Conflict on NIL Spending for 2024 Football Season
How much NIL funding did Penn State devote to its football program during the 2024-25 playoff season? According to James Franklin, it was $7 million. According to Penn State's most recent financial report, the NIL budget was nearly twice that.
What We're Hearing About Penn State as Spring Practice Nears the Finish Line
Penn State's five-week spring football race is rolling to a conclusion, as the Nittany Lions press to teach and install as much as they can before heading into summer workouts.
Penn State Basketball Makes Progress in the Portal After String of Transfers
After a rough stretch of outbound transfer portal news, Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades landed commitments from three players who can help immediately next season.
4 Penn State Defensive Players Standing Out in Spring Practice
STATE COLLEGE | Penn State linebackers coach Tyson Veidt stood in a corner of the Lasch Football Building meeting room Tuesday, describing his enthusiasm for his position group.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 14
Penn State HC Mike Rhoades alleviates some pressure with big-time transfer portal commit
Penn State Nittany Lions head men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades is under a ton of pressure heading into next season.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / April 14
How Penn State's Running Backs Have Grown in a New System This Spring
STATE COLLEGE | When Savon Huggins took over as Penn State’s running backs coach, he focused first on connecting with the players. In a room with only
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 13
Matt Campbell’s Midwestern Ties are Helping Penn State
When thinking about Penn State high school recruiting, the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey most often come to mind. But with new head coach Matt Campbell now in charge of the program, recruiting has taken a turn to the Midwest.
College Football News / Nittany Central / April 13
‘Campbell Effect’ is Real: Penn State Football Flips the Recruiting Map to Beat Notre Dame for Elite 4-Star TE
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football and head coach Matt Campbell continue on their hot streak on the recruiting trail on Monday, getting a commitment from four-star tight end Cooper Terwilliger.
Penn State Football Adds 4-Star Tight End to 2027 Recruiting Class
Cooper Terwilliger, a 4-star tight end from South Dakota, became the latest player to commit to the Penn State football 2027 recruiting class. Terwilliger announced his decision Monday, joining the Nittany Lions' growing seven-player class that is climbing the national rankings.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 13
Why Peter Bourque’s Midweek Visit Could Finally Seal Penn State’s Recruiting Explosion
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football and head coach Matt Campbell finally broke through on the recruiting trail for the 2027 class late in March after the Nittany Lions‘ class sat empty since late October.
The Penn State Freshman Who Never Decommitted Has Been a Spring Standout
Jackson Ford enrolled at Penn State in January as the symbolic center of the Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class. Since then, Ford has proven himself to be a promising young player as well.
Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class Climbs the National Rankings
Penn State coach Matt Campbell continued hs re-launch of the 2027 recruiting class this weekend, adding 4-star linebacker Blake Betton from Minnesota to the group.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 12
Four Major Programs Beaten by College Football Powerhouse in Race for 4-Star LB
Four-star linebacker Blake Betton has committed to Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri. The 6’3”, 205-pound Shakopee, Minnesota, standout is a premier cornerstone for Penn State's 2027 class.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / April 12
Happy Valley Casino to Hold 'Test Days' During Penn State's Blue-White Weekend
Penn State football fans will get a first look in April at not only their new team but also the new casino in State College. The operator of Happy Valley Casino announced that it will hold public "test days" of the casino, located in a former Macy's department store at the Nittany Mall.
What Penn State's Matt Campbell Wants to Accomplish Most This Spring
Penn State has entered the second half of spring football practice, where the heavy lifting hasn't subsided. The Nittany Lions are integrating a new coaching staff, 52 returning Nittany Lions and 51 new players in just five weeks.
Penn State Lands on Top-5 List For One of the Nation's Best Running Backs
Having recently jumpstarted its 2027 recruiting class, Penn State could deliver a huge boost with a commitment from one of the nation's top-ranked running backs.
Drew Allar News / Yardbarker / April 9
New York Jets could target a Big Ten quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft
The New York Jets and their search for a franchise quarterback has been a storyline in the NFL for seemingly forever. But that search might be over.
Josh Pate Names Dark Horse Big Ten Contender in 2026
The Penn State Nittany Lions had one of the biggest job openings in college football this past offseason. They chose to hire Matt Campbell from the Iowa State Cyclones.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 8
NFL coordinator has surprising pick for 'favorite quarterback' in 2026 draft other than Fernando Mendoza
It seems to be a lock that the Las Vegas Raiders will make Mendoza the draft's first pick on the night of April 23.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 7
Is Penn State Football’s newest sponsor about to be the Nittany Lions’ jersey patch?
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ College Football has radically changed over the past decade, and Penn State Football may see a big change coming soon.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 6
Penn State Receives Clear Message From Nation's No. 1 QB After First Visit
The Penn State Nittany Lions and head coach Matt Campbell have found themselves in the middle of a heated recruiting battle for class of 2027 quarterback Will Mencl, out of Chandler, Arizona.
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