Penn State football already has a top-five class nationally for the class of 2025, but James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are ready to begin kicking things into gear in 2026 recruiting, as well.
At the conclusion of the 2023 season, many Penn State football fans knew that something needed to change in the wide receiver room. Some thought there was not enough talent, while others thought that competition was needed to improve the room in general.
Penn State football and top Pennsylvania running backs — a combination that has yielded much success for the Nittany Lions offense in the James Franklin era.
Spring has officially sprung — for Penn State football, that is. The Nittany Lions officially kicked off spring practice for the 2024 season this week.
A former Penn State football analyst is reportedly set to join the coaching staff of a rival Big Ten program. First reported by FootballScoop on Tuesday, ex-Nittany Lions staffer Eric Raisbeck is expected to be hired by Luke Fickell at Wisconsin in the same role.
An off-the-cuff remark by Penn State football coach James Franklin had the Philadelphia Eagles playing damage control after signing free-agent running back Saquon Barkley to a three-year, $37.75 million contract that includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing.
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Remember what you were doing exactly four years ago, when just about everything shut down from COVID and we were all stuck inside? Per
Saquon Barkley has been front-page news across the football world this week, but it’s been more than his new contract that has been grabbing headlines.
Penn State football suffered offensive slumps in the biggest games last season. This led to a painful watching experience as a Nittany Lions fan. Against Ohio State, Michigan, and Ole Miss, it felt like Penn State could not get out of its way.
It’s better late than never, some might say, in the recruiting cycle. That can be said for the Penn State football team as the Nittany Lions are set to host Mariyon Dye, a top 50 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | A warm and sunny State College afternoon was a good reminder that spring is nearing. But in case you needed another one, Penn State on Tuesday held its first spring football practice outside Holuba Hall, officially kicking off the 2024 season.
For Penn State football coach James Franklin, spring practice comes with a countdown clock. How much can the Nittany Lions accomplish in 15 days over the next month?
We are just about a month away from the Nittany Lions’ annual Blue-White Spring Game in Happy Valley, and with spring football comes heavy recruiting efforts from James Franklin and his coaching staff.
Penn State football coach James Franklin has a favorite phrase to describe his players: high production, low maintenance. To whom that applies, congratulations.
Upon joining the Penn State football staff, Tom Allen quickly found his priorities. In addition to hitting the recruiting trail, evaluating players and making one notable change, Allen also naturally has become a Penn State wrestling fan.
Coache James Franklin has a lot to do in terms of schemes and rotational shakeups. His Penn State football program may have notched a 10-win record but they are still a middle of the pack team in the Big Ten Conference.
Penn State football turns toward spring drills soon, when it will introduce its three new coordinators onto the practice field for the first time. The Nittany Lions return many core concepts and players from their 10-3 team of 2023 but still have made significant changes.
To say the 2024 season is full of external pressure would be putting it lightly for the Penn State football team. Most of that pressure will be felt by head coach James Franklin and one of the biggest reasons why is the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
Once the Penn State football team hits its recruiting stride, it’s hard for them to miss. That’s where it appears the Nittany Lions are now. After securing a new commitment from Lyrick Samuel in the 2025 recruiting class on Monday it doesn’t appear that James Franklin is slowing down anytime soon.
James Franklin is coming off a 10-3 season at Penn State, which marked his second 10-plus win season in a row. It was also the fifth time he's had such a season in 10 campaigns in Happy Valley.
The narrative surrounding the Penn State football program and head coach James Franklin is the same as it has always been.
When the assistant coaches and players keep changing but the results remain consistent, it is probably a good bet that the one constant — in this case Franklin — is the source of most of the problems.
The Penn State Nittany Lions were hugely disappointing in their big game against Michigan on Saturday, and the performance has led to a big change.
Franklin got outcoached by a team without a coach.
Penn State head coach James Franklin was roasted on Saturday for some baffling decisions in the Nittany Lions’ 24-15 loss to the Michigan Wolverines.
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