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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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 29
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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 28
How Penn State's Terry Smith Made Bowl Games Fun Again

How Penn State's Terry Smith Made Bowl Games Fun Again

NEW YORK | Terry Smith promised himself he wouldn't cry again. Not like he did in mid-November, when he said becoming Penn State's interim head coach was "humbling," or like he did a few days later, when the Nittany Lions beat Nebraska at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 28
5 Penn State Pinstripe Bowl Standouts Matt Campbell Must Prioritize Retaining for 2026

5 Penn State Pinstripe Bowl Standouts Matt Campbell Must Prioritize Retaining for 2026

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football capped off its 2025 season with a 22-10 win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. While the Nittany

Ethan Grunkemeyer News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 28
Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer Faces Career Decision After Superb Pinstripe Bowl

Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer Faces Career Decision After Superb Pinstripe Bowl

NEW YORK | Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer didn’t expect to see much of the field this season with Drew Allar in his senior year and the Nittany

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 27
The Penn State Football Report Card: Pinstripe Bowl Edition

The Penn State Football Report Card: Pinstripe Bowl Edition

NEW YORK | Penn State sent interim head coach Terry Smith out with a trophy Saturday, defeating Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The Nittany Lions concluded a disappointing season on a four-game win streak, propelling themselves into an offseason of change with Matt Campbell and his new staff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 27
Penn State just became the perfect example of why teams should stop opting out of bowl games at the end of the season

Penn State just became the perfect example of why teams should stop opting out of bowl games at the end of the season

The Penn State Nittany Lions just proved to everyone why end-of-season bowl games are important. This one for PSU wasn’t just any other bowl game; it showed just how much football means to the players and coaches within the program, outside of two players.

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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Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football Talk / December 27

Grunkemeyer throws two TDs as Penn State beats Clemson 22-10 in Pinstripe Bowl

Grunkemeyer completed 23 of 34 passes, setting career bests for completions and attempts.

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 27
Penn State's Top Offensive Player Questionable for Pinstripe Bowl

Penn State's Top Offensive Player Questionable for Pinstripe Bowl

NEW YORK | Penn State running back Kaytron Allen, the Big Ten's second-leading rusher, is listed as questionable for the Pinstripe Bowl, joining a significant number of Nittany Lions who might not play in the season-ending game at Yankee Stadium.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 26
Penn State vs. Clemson prediction: Who wins the Pinstripe Bowl, and why?

Penn State vs. Clemson prediction: Who wins the Pinstripe Bowl, and why?

Once upon a time, Penn State and Clemson were considered College Football Playoff contenders. Instead, they have a combined 13 wins and 11 losses and will meet in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl from Yankee Stadium, looking for some kind of positive finish to a season both prefer to forget.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 26
Penn State vs. Clemson Prediction: Pinstripe Bowl Preview

Penn State vs. Clemson Prediction: Pinstripe Bowl Preview

College football’s bowl slate for the 2025-26 season continues with Penn State and Clemson meeting in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27. The Tigers and Nittany Lions had preseason aspirations of contending for the national title, but both teams underachieved and will be looking to use Saturday’s game as a chance to finish ‘25 on a high note.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Just Baseball / December 26
Genei Sato Commits to Penn State

Genei Sato Commits to Penn State

In a rather historic commitment, highly-touted Japanese right-hander Genei Sato announced his commitment to Penn State, signaling a massive win for the Nittany Lions program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Just Baseball / December 23

Genei Sato Commits to Penn State

In a rather historic commitment, highly-touted Japanese right-hander Genei Sato announced his commitment to Penn State, signaling a massive win for the Nittany Lions program.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 19
Penn State’s reset claims another piece as star defender heads to the portal

Penn State’s reset claims another piece as star defender heads to the portal

Chaz Coleman’s Penn State career is ending almost as quickly as it began. After showing promise early as a true freshman, appearing in nine games and carving out a rotational role, Coleman announced Thursday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the January window opens.

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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