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Penn State Football: Could Stars Be Aligning for White Out vs. Ohio State?

The annual Penn State Football whiteout is one of the biggest spectacles in the entire sports world. Starting in 2004, Penn State began the tradition of urging a student section whiteout to increase energy and crowd noise at Beaver Stadium.

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Penn State football closing in on top 5 WR in 2025 recruiting class

The Penn State football team has been working to build up the wide receiver room. This offseason, the Nittany Lions got a commitment from former Ohio State WR Julian Fleming to boost the room in 2024.

Michael Mauti News / Basic Blues Nation / 8 hours ago

Iconic Penn State football letterman returns to school in fundraising role

One of Happy Valley’s favorite sons is coming home. First reported by Blue-White Illustrated, Penn State football letterman Michael Mauti has rejoined the university as Associate Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 11 hours ago

Odds: Betting Outlet Sets Penn State Football’s Early 2024 Win Total

Penn State football is still more than three months away from kicking off its 2024 season. But it’s never too early to talk about betting. Before mid-May, a betting outlet has set a high win total for PSU.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 13 hours ago

Penn State Finalist for Top 5 ‘25 WR

One of the top receivers from the Class of 2025 has Penn State as a finalist. Early Monday afternoon, Quincy Porter released his top six, and Penn State was amongst it, per Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports.

Olu Fashanu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 9 minutes ago

Jets Sign First-Round OT Olu Fashanu

The Jets have signed first-round OT Olu Fashanu to a rookie contract, per Field Yates. Fashanu, 21, was a two-year starter at Penn State and earned several honors last season, including a Consensus All-American selection, Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, and first-team All-Big Ten.

Cam Miller News / Nittany Central / 19 hours ago

Penn State Football: New Name Surging in Starting Cornerback Battle

After three NFL Draft departures in the Penn State Football cornerback room, the Nittany Lions will rely on a few key transfers and younger players at the cornerback position in 2024.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 18 hours ago

Penn State Trustees to Host Meeting Regarding Beaver Stadium Renovation

Penn State football’s home, Beaver Stadium, is one of the most iconic in college sports. It’s been there since 1960, and it’s where plenty of Magic’s happened.

Malik McClain News / Basic Blues Nation / 49 minutes ago

Penn State football: Ex-Nittany Lions WR commits to Big 12 newcomer via transfer portal

After one season with Penn State football, Malik McClain appears set to head out West. The ex-Nittany Lions wide receiver announced his commitment to Arizona State late Sunday night after entering the transfer portal in early May.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 12

The ‘Zain Train’ Rolls On: Penn State Wrestling Great Zain Retherford Qualifies for Olympics

One of the greatest in Penn State Wrestling history came into Sunday needing to win four matches to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. Mission accomplished.

College Football News / College Football Dawgs / 6 hours ago

Former Penn State Safety King Mack Transfers to Alabama

After losing the likes of Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry to the NFL Draft and Caleb Downs and Tony Mitchell to the transfer portal, Alabama was in dire need of help in its secondary.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 11

Former Penn State football player picks up multiple offers in the transfer portal

The Penn State football team saw a wave of players enter the transfer portal last Thursday. When the damage appeared to not be very severe the Nittany Lions had a wave of five players enter the portal on May 2nd.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 11

Penn State Wrestling Legend Zain Retherford Loses in World Qualifier

Penn State wrestling legend Zain Retherford still has a path to the Olympics Games in Paris this summer, but the path will be more difficult now. After winning his first two matches as 65 KG, Retherford fell in the Round of 16 to Mongolia’s Tumar Ochir 7-2.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 11

Penn State Wrestling Legend Aaron Brooks Explains Testing Issue

Penn State wrestling legend Aaron Brooks had the greatest night of his career, if not life, last month. Brooks needed to beat fellow Penn State wrestling legend and defending Olympic Gold Medalist at 86KG David Taylor twice to qualify for the Olympics, and he did just that, creating moments of glory.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / May 11

Undrafted Penn State Football Phenom Lands Coveted Spot with NFL Powerhouse

The NFL Draft, a thrilling and unpredictable event on the NFL calendar, sees over 250 players eagerly awaiting their names to be called each year. Yet, there are those who, despite their talent, remain unselected and must forge their path as undrafted free agents.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 11

Ex-Penn State football rising star defender makes transfer portal decision

One of the surprises of the spring transfer portal window for the Penn State football team was losing sophomore safety King Mack. A player who earned a greenshirt during his true freshman campaign in Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Bleacher Report / May 10

King Mack Commits to Alabama in 2024 CFB Transfer Portal After Leaving Penn State

Penn State transfer defensive back King Mack has committed to Alabama. Mack announced his decision Friday on social media. Mack was publicly recruited on…

Omari Evans News / Nittany Sports Now / May 10

Penn State All 105: WR Omari Evans a Breakout Candidate in Year 3

Penn State football needs more production out of its receivers in 2024 than it got in 2023, and third-year WR Omari Evans could help them get it. Last season, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, had just 673 yards, and Lambert-Smith now plays for Auburn.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 10

Penn State Wrestling Great David Taylor Confirms Retirement

What everybody assumed is now true: Penn State wrestling great David Taylor has retired from athletic competition. When Taylor accepted the head coaching job at Oklahoma State, it was widely felt that he’d be done with freestyle wrestling.

Spring Sports Update: Lacrosse Ready for NCAA Tournament

Both men’s and women’s lacrosse teams made the dance Women’s Lacrosse The women’s lacrosse team qualified for the NCAA tournament for the second straight year despite falling to Northwestern 14-12 in last weekend’s Big Ten championship game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / May 10

Penn State Basketball To Play Purdue Fort Wayne In 2024 Non-Conference

The non-conference schedule is starting to take shape. It’s that time of the year! Another report gives us insight into what Penn State’s non-conference schedule will look like in 2024-25.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / May 7

Penn State Trustees Set Meeting to Weigh Beaver Stadium Plan

A year after announcing its planned $700 million overhaul of Beaver Stadium, Penn State appears ready to unveil its renovation plan. Penn State's Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for May 21 labeled, "proposed project approval, Beaver Stadium renovation." No further details were available, though the meeting will be streamed to the public.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / May 5