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What We Learned About Penn State on the Transfer Portal's Opening Day

What We Learned About Penn State on the Transfer Portal's Opening Day

Opening Day of the 2026 transfer portal was hectic for Penn State, which retained several key players and sustained a surprising loss. The portal will continue to be a speed-racing space until it closes Jan.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 2
‘Uber Talented’ Cornerback Transfer Sets Penn State Visit: Why Former 4-Star is a Perfect Fit for Matt Campbell

‘Uber Talented’ Cornerback Transfer Sets Penn State Visit: Why Former 4-Star is a Perfect Fit for Matt Campbell

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ The transfer portal is off and running. Penn State Football and head coach Matt Campbell have been super busy in their first day with the portal opened.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 2
‘Only Looking at Penn State’: Why Massive OL Vaea Ikakoula is the First Key to Matt Campbell’s Overhaul

‘Only Looking at Penn State’: Why Massive OL Vaea Ikakoula is the First Key to Matt Campbell’s Overhaul

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ As the transfer portal opens, head coach Matt Campbell and his staff have been super busy. Several players have announced their decisions to return to Penn State Football, leave Penn State, and several others have arranged visits to Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 2
Penn State Makes Major Hire Official, Bids Farewell to OC Andy Kotelnicki

Penn State Makes Major Hire Official, Bids Farewell to OC Andy Kotelnicki

Opening day of the 2026 transfer portal brought a deluge of decisions, with more than 30 Penn State football player in the portal as of 3 p.m. Friday. However, Penn State also has some coaching moves left to make.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 2
5 “Non-Cyclone” Transfer Portal Stars Matt Campbell Must Land for Penn State

5 “Non-Cyclone” Transfer Portal Stars Matt Campbell Must Land for Penn State

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Once Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell was officially hired earlier in December, there was a high likelihood that quite a few Iowa State players would follow Coach Campbell from Ames to Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 2
The Transfer Portal is Open: Matt Campbell’s 5-Point Plan to Save Penn State’s 2026 Roster

The Transfer Portal is Open: Matt Campbell’s 5-Point Plan to Save Penn State’s 2026 Roster

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ The transfer portal is set to officially open on Friday, Jan 2, with Penn State Football and new head coach Matt Campbell looking to utilize the portal to fill out Penn State’s 2026 roster.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 2
Penn State's 2026 Roster Rebuild Begins With 4 Key Positions

Penn State's 2026 Roster Rebuild Begins With 4 Key Positions

Penn State put the chaotic 2025 season to bed with a 22-10 win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl, a feel-good moment for interim head coach Terry Smith and the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 2
A Gifted Young Receiver, Given a Chance by Terry Smith, Returns to Penn State

A Gifted Young Receiver, Given a Chance by Terry Smith, Returns to Penn State

The NCAA Transfer Portal opened Friday with more than 20 Penn State players entered, including Ethan Grunkemeyer, who will test a packed market for college football quarterbacks.

Tony Rojas News / Nittany Central / January 1
Penn State Star Defender Announces Return

Penn State Star Defender Announces Return

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football and Matt Campbell will just got a major announcement. Linebacker Tony Rojas announced that he is staying for his senior season.

Ethan Grunkemeyer News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 1
Where Penn State Goes at Quarterback With Ethan Grunkemeyer in the Portal

Where Penn State Goes at Quarterback With Ethan Grunkemeyer in the Portal

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer left Yankee Stadium on Dec. 27 with a decision to make regarding his future. Apparently, that future won't be with the Nittany Lions.

Quinton Martin Jr. News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 1
After Pinstripe Bowl Breakout, Penn State's Quinton Martin Jr. Weighs Future

After Pinstripe Bowl Breakout, Penn State's Quinton Martin Jr. Weighs Future

Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr. sat behind Kaytron Allen, the Nittany Lions’ career rushing leader, and Nicholas Singleton, who is fourth on that leaderboard, for nearly two seasons.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 31
Penn State Loses Key Defender to Transfer Portal as Roster Churn Continues

Penn State Loses Key Defender to Transfer Portal as Roster Churn Continues

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Andrew Rappleyea News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 30
Matt Campbell's Penn State Retention Plan Scores Another Big Victory

Matt Campbell's Penn State Retention Plan Scores Another Big Victory

Penn State coach Matt Campbell's player retention plan is off to a strong start. Campbell has re-signed two key linemen and a tight end to help form the foundation of his 2026 offense.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 30
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 30
“Unbelievable Arm Strength”, “A Winner” Elite 2027 Quarterback Prospect Draws Rave Reviews | EXCLUSIVE

“Unbelievable Arm Strength”, “A Winner” Elite 2027 Quarterback Prospect Draws Rave Reviews | EXCLUSIVE

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ With the Matt Campbell era now fully ushered in, there are few Penn State Football prospects more exciting than 2027 QB Israel Abrams.

Anthony Lynn News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 29
What to Know About D'Anton Lynn, a Coaching Star Returning to Penn State

What to Know About D'Anton Lynn, a Coaching Star Returning to Penn State

Penn State tried to hire D'Anton Lynn last year under head coach James Franklin. Now, it appears Matt Campbell will bring Lynn back to the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 29
Penn State to hire D’Anton Lynn as Defensive Coordinator | 3 Things to know

Penn State to hire D’Anton Lynn as Defensive Coordinator | 3 Things to know

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Matt Campbell has made his first significant hire as Penn State Football’s head coach. Jon Sauber of Centre Daily Times reported that Penn State is set to hire D’Anton Lynn as their Defensive Coordinator.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 29
Where Penn State Stands at Defensive Coordinator, Portal Pursuit

Where Penn State Stands at Defensive Coordinator, Portal Pursuit

Penn State officially turned toward 2026 on Saturday, after the Nittany Lions defeated Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl. Head coach Matt Campbell, who didn't make it to New York for the game, is racing to the Jan.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / December 27
Terry Smith reveals what Penn State victory means in emotional postgame moment

Terry Smith reveals what Penn State victory means in emotional postgame moment

Terry Smith, the Penn State interim head coach, couldn’t hold back his excitement. Standing on the Yankee Stadium turf moments after his Nittany Lions defeated Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl, Smith struggled to find words.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27
Penn State interim coach Terry Smith gave awesome interview after his bowl win

Penn State interim coach Terry Smith gave awesome interview after his bowl win

The Penn State Nittany Lions ended a difficult season with a bowl win on Saturday, and it produced one of the best interviews of bowl season from interim coach Terry Smith.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 27
Penn State ends late-season surge with Pinstripe Bowl win over Clemson

Penn State ends late-season surge with Pinstripe Bowl win over Clemson

2025 certainly didn't go the way that Penn State fans likely thought it would, but you can't say the Nittany Lions didn't fight hard through the end of the season.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 20
Matt Campbell, Penn State Expected To Land Top Quarterback Transfer

Matt Campbell, Penn State Expected To Land Top Quarterback Transfer

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell is only two weeks on the job, but he might be on the verge of giving the program a much-needed boost at quarterback.

Beau Pribula News / Yardbarker / December 18
Missouri QB Beau Pribula to enter NCAA transfer portal

Missouri QB Beau Pribula to enter NCAA transfer portal

Pribula spent three seasons (one as a redshirt) at Penn State under James Franklin before transferring to Missouri this past offseason.

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Zane Durant News / Yardbarker / December 8
Penn State DL opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

It's a bowl game that features two of the biggest brands in college football, but two brands that sorely disappointed in 2025. Still, it's at least a way to go out on a high note, but things just got a bit harder for the Nittany Lions in that regard.

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