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This Week in Penn State Football: What We Learned at Big Ten Media Days
While the rest of the conference debated the College Sports Act, playoff expansion and ceding from the NCAA altogether, Penn State gathered a united front at Big Ten Media Days.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Gets 'Monumental' News Regarding Quarterback Alex Manske
CHICAGO | Penn State coach Matt Campbell provided some good news regarding quarterback Alex Manske on Tuesday at Big Ten Football Media Days, Campbell
For Penn State Football, the Jersey Patch Is Coming Soon
CHICAGO | The jersey patch is coming to Penn State football. It's a matter of time and due diligence to identify the right partner, but the Nittany Lions will wear a corporate logo on their uniforms soon, if not this season.
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.
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.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 27
Penn State Football Offensive Position Rankings: No. 5 Can Taylor Mouser’s New-Look Wide Receiver Trio Flip the Narrative?
As Penn State Football prepares to open fall camp ahead of the 2026 college football season, we’ll be taking a look at how each of the position groups across the roster stack up, beginning with the offensive side of the ball, kicking off the series at wide receiver … The expectation for Penn State‘s offense this season should be high.
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?
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 / Yardbarker / July 2
Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong
Armstrong made his commitment to Penn State over Kentucky and Pitt on Thursday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1
Michigan's Big House could lose ranking as largest U.S. stadium to Wolverines rival
Michigan Stadium, is currently the largest stadium in the United States. But perhaps not for long.
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