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What We Learned About Penn State Football, Good and Bad, During Training Camp

Penn State concluded training camp Friday night by hosting Victory Day at Beaver Stadium. It's a charming event that quarterback Rocco Becht called the "best day of the year," one that the program should continue for years to come.

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Penn State Football Closes Training Camp With 'Best Day of the Year'

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell took a knee next to a child in the huddle with his Nittany Lions players Friday night at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 28

What the Preseason NCAA Wrestling Rankings Say About Penn State

There's likely no program in college sports that will enter the 2026 season as a bigger favorite than the Penn State wrestling team. The Nittany Lions return three NCAA champions (and potentially a fourth?), two silver medalists and nine total wrestlers who have been All-Americans.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Field Level Media / August 28

Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant abuse claim

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers reportedly plans to recant his testimony against the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for sexually abusing boys.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

Biggest Moves We Saw From the New Penn State Football Defense in Camp

Heading into training camp, Penn State’s defense had some questions around the health of key players and certain position battles, particularly on the defensive line.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

Six Penn State Football Players You Don't Know Yet But Will This Season

Penn State re-introduces itself to college football Sept. 5, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall for the opener at Beaver Stadium. We've met 55 new players over the past eight months, including the contingent that will populate coach Matt Campbell's starting lineup in Week 1.

Kobe King News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Penn State Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State linebacker Kobe King is a free agent again after the New York Jets waived him from injured reserve this week. The Jets have announced they have waived the 23-year-old Detroit native off IR, ending his brief stay in green and white.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 27

ESPN Left Penn State Out of Its Top 100 … Were the Nittany Lions Really Snubbed? | Akintunde

This one caught my attention. ESPN released its preseason Top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season, and Penn State Football doesn’t have a single player on the list.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 27

Six Players that Will Make or Break Penn State Football’s 2026 Season

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell’s first season as the head coach of the Nittany Lions is quickly approaching. With just over a week until Penn State takes the field against Marshall to open the 2026 season, there are still many questions surrounding Penn State’s 2026 team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

What We Learned About the New Penn State Football Offense in Camp

Penn State essentially has a brand new offense when compared to last season. Head coach Matt Campbell brought offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser with

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 26

Penn State Is Selling Access to a Football Postgame Press Conference — for $2,000

Penn State football fans who have longed to attend a post-game press conference, conduct the Blue Band for a song or work with the Beaver Stadium grounds crew will get their chance this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 26

The Biggest Penn State Football Training Camp Winners, and What Their Rise Means

Penn State is still "working through a lot," as head coach Matt Campbell described it, less than two weeks before the season opener against Marshall. The Nittany Lions have had what Campbell called a productive training camp, bringing together two rosters into one while dealing with a handful of camp injuries that have limited player availability.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 26

3 Reasons to Believe Penn State Will be Big Ten’s Surprise Contender, and 2 Reasons to Worry

The Matt Campbell era kicks off in less than two weeks, when the renovated Penn State Football welcomes the Thundering Herd of Marshall to the renovated Beaver Stadium.

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

Biggest Takeaway From Penn State Football's 2nd Scrimmage of Training Camp

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State scrimmaged for the second time in Beaver Stadium this past Saturday as it gears up for the season opener against Marshall on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 25

Penn State Football Announces White Out Game: Details, How to Purchase Tickets

Penn State Football officially announced the date for the annual Whiteout game for the 2026 season. This season will be Penn State head coach Matt Campbell‘s first in Happy Valley after spending the past 10 seasons at Iowa State.

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

What's New at Penn State's Beaver Stadium for 2026?

Penn State says it's bringing a "whole new level of game day energy" to Beaver Stadium this season with a series of additions designed to make the stadium brighter, sound better and be more accessible to many fans.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / August 25

Penn State Adds Omar Ojeda To Staff As Assistant Diving Coach

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Penn State Athletics UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has added assistant diving coach Omar Ojeda to her staff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 24

EXCLUSIVE: Speed, Versatility, and Power 4 Dreams: Inside Jordan Hall’s Penn State Offer

Recruiting is a never ending process for a college football coach and Penn State Football may have found a gem in the 2027 class. High school football games all over the country have already started and for seniors it’s their last opportunity to prove their worth and punch their ticket for a college scholarship.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 24

Matt Campbell’s First Penn State Scrimmage Revealed a Surprise MVP | 3 Big Takeaways

Penn State Football finally got its first real look at Matt Campbell’s team in a scrimmage. And there was a lot to take from it. The Nittany Lions are still trying to figure things out with a new coaching staff, a new quarterback and a new offensive system.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 23