Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 10

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report Ahead of the White Out vs. USC

Penn State placed itself on a program leaderboard last week in a 34-13 loss to Northwestern. Just not a good one. The 413 rushing yards the Nittany Lions surrendered were the fourth-most in program history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Former Penn State All-American Gets Massive NFL Update

Frmer Penn State running back Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Friday, giving the program’s all-time leading rusher a fresh chance after a brief and quiet start to his NFL career, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 9

'I'm Cool With That:' Picked Last in the Big Ten, Penn State Basketball Ready to Overachieve

The Penn State men’s basketball team finished last in the Big Ten in 2025-26, and that expectation is carrying over to this season. The Nittany Lions were ranked 18th in the preseason Big Ten poll by the Columbus Dispatch.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 8

Penn State vs. USC Game Predictions: Week 6 Stress Test for the Nittany Lions

Penn State somehow has maintained its favorite status over USC, despite losing consecutive Big Ten games in which it scored just three offensive touchdowns.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 8

Maybe Penn State Should Consider Freezing Football Ticket Prices for 2027

It is very well publicized that Penn State is in the midst of raising ticket prices and seat-donation requirements for nearly every location in Beaver Stadium, all of this kicking in for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 7

3 Fixes Penn State's Defense Must Make Now Before Hosting USC in the White Out

Northwestern’s offensive dominance over Penn State was so tough for defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to watch from the coaches’ box that he moved to the field for the second half.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

Penn State White Out Ticket Prices Fall Sharply After 0-2 Big Ten Start

Penn State football fans hoping to see the White Out are getting good bargains this week. Tickets to Saturday's Penn State White Out game at Beaver Stadium are down 60 percent from last week and more than 75 percent since late August.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

5 Key Takeaways From Penn State Coach Matt Campbell's USC Press Conference

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell built a theme around his Week 6 press conference ahead of Saturday's game against USC. The Nittany Lions need to find an identity.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 6

Penn State Football: Matt Campbell Details 'Inconsistency' That is Holding Penn State’s Offense Back

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media on Tuesday following Penn State Football’s second straight loss to start Big Ten competition this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

Penn State Football Has an Identity Problem, Matt Campbell Says

Penn State has an identity problem, head coach Matt Campbell said Tuesday. And repeated. And then emphasized to make it clear. "The reality of it is, we lack an identity," Campbell said at his weekly press conference.

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 6

Why Rocco Becht Should Remain Penn State's Starting Quarterback — and Why He Shouldn't

Just after Penn State’s 34-13 loss to Northwestern, quarterback Rocco Becht approached a few of his teammates and told them to keep their heads up. Penn State was fresh off its second straight abysmal offensive performance, scoring just three touchdowns in two Big Ten games.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 5

How Penn State's Offense Went Off the Rails in Big Ten Play

Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht stared down his performance against Northwestern last Friday with a cold, hard look at himself. "I'n better than that," Becht said after the Nittany Lions' 34-13 loss.

James Franklin News / Nittany Central / October 5

James Franklin’s Best Trait Could Be Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Undoing

Penn State Football’s 2026 season and the Penn State head coach Matt Campbell era are off to a very rocky start after a second straight loss Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 4

100-Spot Surge: Penn State’s Prized 2027 Commit Surges Into Unanimous Top 100

Penn State Football’s 2026 season may not leave fans with much hope, but it looks like the 2027 class could achieve that goal. With each week, more and more senior game film is being evaluated by the major outlets and ranking updates are slowly trickling in.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 4

Here is Matt Campbell’s Buyout if Penn State Fires First-Year Head Coach

The honeymoon is officially over for Matt Campbell. After Penn State Football came from ahead, coughing up a 17-0 lead over Wisconsin to fall to the Badgers,

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Matt Campbell Admits Penn State Was Unprepared as He Reveals Major Problem With His Team: 'Frustrating'

Matt Campbell did not offer excuses after Penn State’s stunning 34-13 loss to Northwestern. The first-year Nittany Lions head coach held himself accountable and took more than his share of responsibility while accepting that his team failed to meet the physical standard he set for them.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell calls himself out after embarrassing loss to Northwestern

The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 3-2 on the year after losing to Northwestern in what was an embarrassing showing by Matt Campbell and his crew. The Penn State Nittany Lions got embarrassed on Friday night against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 3

Penn State's Lack of Toughness at Northwestern Might Have Started at Practice

EVANSTON, Illinois | During spring practice, when Penn State was still putting together its roster and culture, offensive lineman Cooper Cousins already had defined the program's ethos: "Dominant, nasty and accountable," Cousins said then, distilling what the Nittany Lions wanted to be into three assertive words.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 3

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned PSU into Unhappy Valley

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned Penn State into Unhappy Valley

After cruising through a mostly cupcake nonconference schedule, Campbell's introduction into Big Ten play has been a disaster.

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless USC

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Luke Fickell 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

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 / 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 / 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