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First Look at Penn State vs. Northwestern: Nittany Lions Face Unique Road Challenge

Penn State faces a short week, a talented opponent and a brand new atmosphere after its 24-20 loss to Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions will help Northwestern open its new Ryan Field on Friday night in a prime-time game that will test coach Matt Campbell's theory about adversity.

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What PFF's Week 4 Grades Told us About Penn State's Loss to Wisconsin

The Penn State football grades for its performance Saturday against Wisconsin divided sharply into two categories. According to Pro Football Focus, the

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / September 27

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Armstrong Nnodim News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 25

Armstrong Nnodim, Penn State's 'Glue Guy,' Poised to Make Difference on Defense

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim said he always wants to learn as much as possible about football or life in general. So he takes advantage of playing the same position as eighth-year Siale Taupaki and sixth-year Keanu Williams.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

The Penn State Nittany Lions would love to land a commitment from four-star LB Judah Blair, who’s from Ohio. The Penn State Nittany Lions are off to a 3-0 start to the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 25

College Football Playoff Seems to Set New 'Penn State Rule' About Schedule Strength

Penn State did not set its 2026 Big Ten football schedule. But the Nittany Lions might have to defend it to the College Football Playoff selection committee later this season.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 24

Penn State Football About to Lean On Rising Star to Fill Massive Koby Howard Void

The news rumbled through sleepy State College like a freight train. The 2026 Penn State Football team was off to a perfect 3-0 start, a No. 13 national ranking.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Big Ten Standout Ruled Out Indefinitely, Sustains Injury After Scoring 70-YD Touchdown

A Big 10 receiver’s best play of the season turned into the play that took him away from action. The sophomore receiver caught a pass from his QB1, found open grass, and went 70 yards for a touchdown last week.

Zay Robinson News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 24

Challenged by His Coaches, Penn State's Zay Robinson Is Ready for the Spotlight

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell announced less than ideal news Wednesday. Star receiver Koby Howard will be out for an “extended period of time,” raising questions of who will step up in his absence.

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

Why Matt Campbell's Penn State Career Truly Begins in Week 4 vs. Wisconsin

When it comes to Matt Campbell’s tenure at Penn State, the job description is generally as follows: Do what James Franklin did, but do it ever so slightly better.

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 23

Matt Campbell Offers Devastating Injury Update on Penn State WR Koby Howard

Ahead of No. 13 Penn State Football team kicking off Big Ten play Saturday against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Nittany Lions received unfortunate injury news to one of the team’s breakout offensive stars.

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

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report Entering Week 4

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell is a perfect 3-0 in his first season with the Nittany Lions. But what looms now is the first real test on his schedule, as Wisconsin visits Beaver Stadium on Saturday to open the Big Ten season. Where is this Penn State team trending as conference play approaches?

Koby Howard News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

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

Penn State football just landed in the top-8 for an elite recruit in the 2028 class who could develop at multiple positions

The Penn State Nittany Lions seem to really like Brayden Arnold in the 2028 recruiting class, and he’s put them in the top-8. The Penn State Nittany Lions just landed in the top eight for four-star athlete Brayden Arnold, the Duncanville, Texas, prospect who could become a key piece of the program’s 2028 recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Bill O’Brien Breaks Silence on Penn State Football ‘Unbelievable’ Matt Campbell Hiring

Bill O’Brien knows better than most what it means to walk into Penn State and inherit something much bigger than a football team. Matt Campbell is finding that out now.

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

Penn State Wrestler Jayden James Will 'Grayshirt: ' What That Means for Him and Penn State

Penn State wrestling commit Jayden James confirmed that he will not compete for the Nittany Lions this season, choosing to extend his eligibility one year with a decision known as a "grayshirt." James, the highest-ranked commit in Penn State' 2026 recruiting class, will be a freshman on the Nittany Lions' 2027-28 wrestling team.

College Football News / TWSN / September 20

Penn State Has Found Its Next Superstar Wide Receiver

For years the Penn State Nittany Lions have been looking for their next truly elite wide receiver that can change their passing attack. Three weeks into the 2026 season and they seemingly have found their answer.

Dominic DeLuca News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Penn State Captain Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic DeLuca was released from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad on Monday, ending the West Pittston product’s first NFL stop about two weeks after he had been retained as a developmental piece.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

College football rankings: Updated ESPN FPI for Week 2

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

Three biggest takeaways from Week 1 of college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.