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Penn State wrestling begins another doubleheader weekend Friday at Rec Hall, where the top-ranked Nittany Lions will take on Indiana in a Big Ten match.

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After 8th Big Ten Loss, Penn State's Mike Rhoades Defends Program's Direction

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | At the halftime buzzer, boos poured down from the Rec Hall crowd. Penn State men’s basketball trailed Wisconsin by 28 points, and the Badgers were on cruise control.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 22

Inside Matt Campbell’s Penn State Football Recruiting Kickoff: Blue Chip Targets, Storylines to Watch

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football, and head coach Matt Campbell have a massive recruiting weekend ahead of them. Over the weekend, Penn State is slated to host over 15 recruits, most of which are crucial blue chip prospects.

Watch: Wisconsin at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/22/2026

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

Major Storm Prompts Penn State Wrestling to Reschedule Big Ten Match

Penn State's busy wrestling weekend just got a little tighter. The top-ranked Nittany Lions will wrestle two Big Ten matches in 24 hours, hoping to get them in ahead of a major storm projected to hit the East Coast on Sunday.

Evaluating Matt Campbell's First Offensive Coaching Staff at Penn State

Penn State coach Matt Campbell spent the last month deliberately rebuilding a Nittany Lions roster that underperformed to a 7-6 record in 2025. However, he also moved quickly to assemble his first Penn State football coaching staff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 22

“The Future of Happy Valley”: 5-Star Kemon Spell Leads Monster Penn State Football Recruiting Weekend

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football is slated to host a monster weekend of recruiting. The classes of 2027 and 2028 will be the Nittany Lions focus on this upcoming winter weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Matt Campbell has already answered two key questions since landing with Penn State that should give fans hope for the future

When Penn State football hired former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell several weeks ago, the Nittany Lion fanbase was left with some relief and intrigue for what the next era of the program could look like.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 22

Watch: Explain 6-7 | Penn State Women's Lacrosse

College Football News / Nittany Central / January 22

Penn State Football 2026 Defensive Depth Chart: Way-Too-Early Projected Starters

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ With the transfer portal (mostly) behind us, the focus of the offseason can shift to the roster that new Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell has assembled for 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 21

Watch: Penn State at Washington | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/21/2026

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

Penn State's 2027 Football Schedule Suddenly Has an Open Date

Penn State's 2027 football schedule currently has an open date, as the program and Delaware mutually canceled their game for that season. Delaware announced the move Wednesday, which a Penn State spokesman confirmed.

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

Penn State Adds 'Hidden Gem' From New Jersey to 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has added another former Iowa State commit to his 2026 recruiting class, one who the Cyclones called a "hidden gem" in December.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 21

Penn State nabs Quality 2026 Edge Rusher Elijah Reeder

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ This weekend, Penn State Football hosted a few prospects. One of those prospects was former Iowa State signee, Elijah Reeder.

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

Two More Penn State Wrestlers Move Atop the College Rankings

Penn State took two more No. 1 spots in this week's college wrestling rankings, as Luke Lilledahl and Rocco Welsh ascenced to the tops of their weight classes.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 21

Watch: What's the Hardest Event to Perform? | Penn State Gymnastics

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

Penn State Wrestling Looks to Be Even More Dominant in 2026

After yet another weekend of Big Ten wrestling dominance, even Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson had to sheepishly admit the obvious. "We have a special thing going here," he said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 20

Watch: Spotlighting Kayden Mingo | Penn State Men's Basketball | The Journey

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

Penn State Hopes to Welcome Back Elite 2027 Prospect Kemon Spell

After a two-week transfer portal marathon to rebuild Penn State's roster, Matt Campbell is pivoting toward the 2027 recruiting class. Which means rebuilding relationships with some of Pennsylvania's top players.

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

Penn State Football's Value Grew Substantially Despite Disappointing Season

Even after a disappointing season in which Penn State lost six straight games, fired its coach and played in a mid-tier bowl, the football program gained value.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 20

Why Penn State Is Rising in the 2026 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings

Penn State has a new coaching staff, an almost entirely new roster and a distinct Iowa State vibe for the upcoming 2026 season. Doesn't seem like a recipe for significant preseason expectations, but the Nittany Lions are getting some nonetheless.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 19