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College Football News / Yardbarker / July 17
Three names that stand out from list of 10 college coaches under pressure
The college football season is fast approaching, and with it will come plenty of coaches who will feel the pressure to succeed. A recent list ranked the 10 feeling the most heat, and these three stand out in particular from that group.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 14
Is analyst's criticism of Penn State's schedule justified?
The longtime college football analyst criticized the Nittany Lions for their non-conference slate, describing it as an embarrassment to a Big Ten program.
College Football News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 14
Game of the Year: Ohio State vs. Penn State has all the makings to be the B1G’s best game 
When the Buckeyes host the Nittany Lions on Nov. 1 it will be one of the B1G’s most important games. From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.
The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz
How many Heisman winners from the 21st century can you name in five minutes?
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 12
2027 Olu Olubobola Gets Message of “Growth and Progression” From James Franklin
Penn State Football is now only seven Saturdays away. As the offseason winds down, we continue to keep you in the loop with the latest recruiting news.
Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season
Fun fact: there are four schools in FBS who have Owls as a nickname. All of them are welcoming new head coaches in 2025.
College Football News / College Football News / July 7
Penn State Football Preview 2025: James Franklin is Better Than You Think - And His Nittany Lions Should Prove It
Are you ready to admit that James Franklin is a great college football coach? No? Is it because he hasn't won a national title? Is it because last year was the first time he got the Nittany Lions into the College Football Playoff?
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 7
Why Penn State’s 2027 QB Haul Could Be James Franklin’s Best Yet
Well, the dust is starting to settle for the class of 2026. Penn State Football was able to land 2 booming 2026 prospects over the 4th of July weekend.
Penn State Football: Grading the Nittany Lions New Coaching Hires
Time and time again, Penn State has found itself in marquee matchups only to come up short. Penn State coach James Franklin’s record is 4-19 against AP
College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 3
Ohio State Legend Urban Meyer Gets Honest About Penn State
Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has the Buckeyes at the top of the college football mountain heading into the 2025 season. The teams he sees as closest to dethroning the 2024 national champions are their next opponent, the Texas Longhorns, and arguably the biggest Big Ten threat, the Penn State Nittany Lions.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 30
Penn State Has a Chance to 'Change That Narrative,' James Franklin Says
Penn State enters the 2025 season with perhaps its highest set of expecations, both internal and external, in more than 25 years. The Nittany Lions last began a season ranked in the AP Top 5 in 1999, when they were third in the preseason poll.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / June 27
Penn State Nittany Lions beat out Ohio State, Michigan for 4-star pass rusher
James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions made a solid addition to their 2026 recruiting class by gaining the commit of pass rusher Jackson Ford.
Penn State Lands Offensive Lineman From Tennessee in 2026 Recruiting Class
James Franklin was busy Friday announcing recruiting commitments. The Penn State football coach dropped his second "#WeAre...Better" post when Jack Fuchs, a 3-star offensive lineman from Tennessee, joined the Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / June 25
Penn State football lands 4-star tight end over hometown university
The Penn State football team earned a valuable commitment on Wednesday as four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn announced that he will play for the Nittany Lions.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / June 24
James Franklin reveals biggest challenge within College Football Playoff
Penn State football head coach James Franklin arguably has the best team he’s ever had coming into the 2025 season, with a loaded roster and the hiring of Jim Knowles at defensive coordinator.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 23
Penn State Coordinators Kotelnicki, Knowles Get 'Best in the Nation' Honor From CFB Insider
The Penn State Nittany Lions proved many doubters wrong this past season during their run to the unofficial Final Four of the College Football Playoffs
Penn State Football Recruiting: What's Next for the Nittany Lions?
Penn State had a rough week on the recruiting trail, as three of its top prospects in the 2026 class committed to Notre Dame and another to USC. What does it all mean?
College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 21
Notre Dame Beats Penn State Yet Again: Freeman Continues to Outshine Franklin
27:45 into the 2025 Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State, everything appeared to be going the way of the Nittany Lions. Just hours after Penn
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 21
Penn State Football: Inside The Impacts of Missing Out on Joey O’Brien
This Friday, June 20th, Penn State Football’s biggest recruiting target announced his commitment. High four-star Safety, Joey O’Brien of LaSalle College High School, was in LaSalle’s gym when he announced where he would be committing to.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 20
The Penn State-Notre Dame Football Rivalry Is Back
James Franklin and Marcus Freeman sat together nicely a day before the Orange Bowl in January. The Penn State coach marveled at the Notre Dame coach's youth ("I mean, look at the hairline on this guy," Franklin said) and said that his team should be in a conference.
Penn State Is Building Toward 'Something Special,' James Franklin Says
James Franklin has not been shy about his fierce desire to win Penn State football's first national championship since the 1986 season. Franklin also won't predict one.
Penn State's James Franklin Was 'Surprised' With Two Key Offseason Decisions
Penn State coach James Franklin spent part of his team's College Football Playoff run negotiating deals for next season. It wasn't his preferred plan, and something he wanted to discuss with college football during the offseason.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 22
Penn State lands intriguing CB recruit over notable programs
Happy Valley became a happy place for Hart, and the Nittany Lions are undoubtedly happy their effort on the recruiting trail paid off with him.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 17
Penn State Nittany Lions' Head Coach Ranks Among Top 10 in College Football
The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming off one of the best seasons in the program's history. The program finished 2024 with a 13-3 record, a trip to the Big 10 Conference Championship game, and two victories in the newly expanded College Football Playoffs.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 13
Penn State wins commitment from four-star WR over notable schools
There was a big-time recruiting battle for four-star wide receiver Davion Brown, but ultimately, James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions won it.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / March 26
James Franklin Announces Final Decision On Penn State's Spring Game
The Penn State Nittany Lions were within one game of the national championship last season. They were able to silence the narrative around head coach James Franklin, as the team rose to the occasion in several big games.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / January 1
Nick Saban Had Jokes For James Franklin On College GameDay Today
Nick Saban spoke to James Franklin about the Penn State head coach's recent job recommendation. On Sunday, Franklin joined a growing crowd by endorsing Saban as the "obvious choice" to oversee college football as a commissioner.
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