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7 Key Questions for Penn State Football as Spring Practice Begins

After Matt Campbell took over as Penn State’s head coach in December, two months of roster-building “chaos” ensued. However, things are settling down in Happy Valley, and the Nittany Lions finally began spring practice Tuesday. A new coaching staff, coupled with a massive roster overhaul, will make spring quite interesting to follow.

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Sectionals Champion Caleb Kattau Commits to Penn State for Fall 2026

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / March 23

Why Penn State Wrestling Should Be Even Better in 2027

CLEVELAND | Penn State's Masanosuke Ono lifted the NCAA wrestling championship trophy above his head Saturday night at Rocket Arena, a moment of foreshadowing amid another celebration.

Tanisha Wright News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / March 23

Why Tanisha Wright Returned to Penn State as Women's Basketball Coach

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State formally introduced former star player Tanisha Wright as its next women’s basketball head coach Monday during a press conference

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

What We Learned From Penn State's 5th Straight NCAA Wrestling Title

CLEVELAND | Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson let everybody else celebrate. Sure, Sanderson hugged the right people (President Neeli Bendapudi, Athletic Director Pat Kraft) and watched with a smile.

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

What Penn State Said After Winning Its 5th Straight NCAA Wrestling Title

Penn State won its fifth straight team title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, setting a scoring record for the third consecutive year in the process.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling: Luke Lilledahl is an NCAA Champion!

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling’s Luke Lilledahl wins his first NCAA title Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. With Lilledahl’s 2-1 win over Princeton’s Marc-Anthony McGowan, the Nittany Lion young gun wins his first NCAA title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling: Josh Barr crushes his way to first NCAA Title!

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling’s Josh Barr wins his first NCAA title Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. With Barr’s 6-3 win over Oklahoma State’s Cody Merrill, the undefeated Nittany Lion wins his first NCAA title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling: Levi Haines is an NCAA Champion once again!

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling’s Levi Haines wins his second NCAA title Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. With Haines’ 2-1 win over Nebraska’s Christopher Minto, the Nittany Lion all-time great wins his second NCAA title of his career.

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

Mitchell Mesenbrink Is Compiling One of Penn State Wrestling's Great Careers

CLEVELAND | Mitchell Mesenbrink is compiling what could finish as one of the greatest careers in Penn State wrestling history. Mesenbrink won his second title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday, defeating Iowa's Mikey Caliendo by a 20-4 technical fall in the 165-pound final.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling: Mitchell Mesenbrink goes back-to-back as NCAA Champion!

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling’s Mitchell Mesenbrink wins his second consecutive NCAA title Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. With Mesenbrink’s 20-4 win over Iowa’s Mikey Caliendo, the super electric Nittany Lion wins his second NCAA title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling Are Champions Once Again

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling is once again NCAA Wrestling Champions. And there you have it. With action continuing in Session V of the 2026 NCAA Championships Saturday morning, the Penn State Wresting team has captured their 13th NCAA Team Championship in the past 15 NCAA Tournaments.

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

Penn State Wrestling Wins 5th Straight NCAA Team Title Long Before Finals

CLEVELAND | Six Penn State wrestlers will compete for national championships Saturday night knowing they've already won one. The Nittany Lions clinched their fifth straight team title Saturday afternoon at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, seven hours before the finals even begin.

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

Penn State Wrestling Nears History, and Finds Controversy, at NCAA Championships

CLEVELAND | Penn State sits on the doorstep of its fifth straight title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships and can break the tournament's record for individual champions.

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

Penn State Women's Hockey Seeks More Fan Support After First Frozen Four

STATE COLLEGE | The crowd was clearing out of Pegula Ice Arena on Friday night, but Penn State’s Tessa Janecke remained on the ice. She was the last to skate off.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 21

Penn State Wrestling: Session IV Results from 2026 NCAA Championships

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling recap from the action in Session IV of the 2026 NCAA Championships. The penultimate night of wrestling at the 2026 NCAA Championships came to a close.

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

High Drama For Penn State's Shayne Van Ness at NCAA Wrestling Championships

CLEVELAND | Penn State wrestled a perfect round Friday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships, sending eight wrestlers to the semifinals.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 20

Penn State Wrestling: Session III Results from 2026 NCAA Championships

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ The grind that is the NCAA Wrestling Championships has concluded it’s third session of wrestling and let’s recap the results for Penn State Wrestling.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Jets linked with two big-name veteran quarterbacks amid Allar whispers

Jets linked with two big-name veteran quarterbacks amid Drew Allar whispers

For a mailbag published on Friday, NFL reporter Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports addressed the Jets' plans.

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

What NFL insider 'heard' about Jets' Woody Johnson, Aaron Glenn rumors regarding big decision

Jets reporter refutes new claims about Darren Mougey, Aaron Glenn working relationship

The 'TD-pass record by NFL team' quiz

Gavin Mckenna News / Breakaway on SI / March 20

Penn State Superstar Reclaims Top Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

Gavin McKenna has been the player outside of the NHL who has generated the most attention. The Penn State freshman has taken over Happy Valley and the NCAA, and he's now expected to be one of the first players selected during the 2026 NHL Draft.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Projecting Penn State's 2026 Over/Under Win Total

The breakthrough Penn State fans had been dutifully awaiting for years finally happened in 2024 when the Nittany Lions made the College Football Playoff.

Tanisha Wright News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 19

Penn State hires alumni, WNBA champion as head coach

The Penn State Nittany Lions zeroed in on a new head coach with the hiring of former player Tanisha Wright, the team announced on Thursday. Wright was previously coaching in the WNBA with the Atlanta Dream, and now she is tasked with transforming a Penn State program that has missed the NCAA Tournament in 12 consecutive seasons now.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / March 20

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

It doesn't feel like it was all that long ago when some legitimately wondered if Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar could eventually emerge as the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead, he's coming off a shaky season that ended prematurely after Allar suffered a significant ankle injury.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Mel Kiper Jr. makes exciting comparison for RB Jeremiyah Love

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts Cowboys to take All-American LB in 2026 NFL Draft

Will Titans 'shock' NFL by making this first-round draft pick?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Penn State Nittany Lions predicted to land the potential face of the Matt Campbell era over an elite group of programs

It has been an interesting journey for 2027 Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque, who is considered to be one of the very best signal callers in the country.

Mike Rhoades News / Yardbarker / March 5