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Penn State-West Virginia Duel Slated for Big Noon Kickoff

The countdown is officially on for the 2024 Penn State football season as it was revealed that the Nittany Lions season opener at West Virginia is set to kickoff at noon on Aug.

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Veteran Penn State football support staffer joins Manny Diaz at Duke

A long-time support staffer for James Franklin and the Penn State football program is joining Manny Diaz in Durham. This week, Nittany Lions assistant video director Joe Loosemore announced that he was set to join Diaz’s new staff at Duke.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 1 hour ago

Ex-Penn State football head coach offers Nittany Lion legacy target

The importance of the Penn State football team landing legacy targets is always at an all-time high. But recently, several players have chosen to go in a different direction.

Smith Vilbert News / Black Shoe Diaries / 4 hours ago

Only Smith Vilbert Until Penn State Football

The veteran will make his return from injury in 2024 Smith Vilbert has been on Penn State’s roster since the 2019 season but has not played in a regular season game since 2021.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / 2 hours ago

More Kickoff Times Announced

The Nittany Lions will play Illinois at noon, 3:30, 4, or 7:30. That narrows it down. The Big Ten announced some of the early season kickoffs for the entire conference on Thursday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 24 minutes ago

Early 2024 odds: Penn State football underdogs in pivotal B1G matchup

The countdown for kickoff continues for Penn State football. We are officially 92 days away from the season opener at West Virginia. But the Nittany Lion faithful aren’t the only ones looking ahead to the 2024 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 9 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling Signee Named Junior Hodge Trophy Winner

Penn State wrestling was, once again, the best in the team in America this past spring, winning its 11th national championship in 13 years by an historically lopsided 100 points.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / 22 hours ago

Michigan, Penn State, and Oregon locked in battle for 2025 top-100 recruit

One of the top safeties in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list to four programs. Gonzaga (Md.) defensive back Kainoa Winston cut his list down to Oregon, Penn State, Michigan, and North Carolina.

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

Penn State Schedule: Kick Times Announced for Home, Big Ten Openers

The big talk of the day is Penn State football opening its 2024 schedule at Big Noon against West Virginia Aug. 31. But that wasn’t the only news of the day regarding Penn State football’s schedule.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / 17 hours ago

Penn State Football Sets Two Kickoff Times for 2024 Season

Penn State on Thursday announced two kickoff times for its 2024 football schedule, notably the season-opener against West Virginia. In addition, the Big Ten set possible kickoff times for the Nittany Lions' Big Ten games against Illinois and Wisconsin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 13 hours ago

Penn State football 2024 home opener kickoff details revealed

We now know the full details of Penn State football’s return to Beaver Stadium for the 2024 season. Announced on Thursday, the Nittany Lions‘ week two matchup against Bowling Green will take place at noon on the Big Ten Network.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 14 hours ago

EA College Football Lets Players Recreate Iconic Penn State Football Moment

When thinking about what makes college football special, it doesn’t take long to get to the iconic Penn State Football Whiteout. The annual spectacle is called one of the best atmospheres in sports yearly for a reason.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 16 hours ago

Top 100 2025 prospect set to return to Penn State football for official visit this weekend

This weekend will be the first of many important cycles of official visits for the Penn State football team. Several top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class will have an opportunity to embrace the hospitality in Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 14 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling: Ranking all 12 NCAA Championship Teams

Putting all 12 of Penn State Wrestling’s NCAA Championship-winning teams in the proper order. With Penn State’s obliteration of the field in the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships, the Nittany Lions claimed their 12th NCAA title in program history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / 20 hours ago

Penn State Basketball Expands Non-Conference Schedule With Florida Tournament

The Penn State men's basketball continues to fill out its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, adding a Florida tournament before Thanksgiving. The Nittany Lions will compete in the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, an eight-team event that includes Clemson and Drexel.

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

Complete List of Official Visitors to Penn State this Weekend

The first of four-official visit during the month of June begins tomorrow for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State’s Class of 2025 currently has 13 commitments and has No.

Report: Penn State Kick Time Against West Virginia Announced

The first game of the 2024 season is set! As first reported by Brett McMurphy, the Penn State season opener against West Virginia will kickoff at Noon, and be aired on FOX.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 19 hours ago

Kickoff Time Set for Penn State Visiting WVU to Open 2024 Season

The much anticipated announcement concerning Penn State visiting WVU to open the 2024 college football season has arrived. When Penn State travels to play at Milan Puskar Stadium for the first time in three decades, the game will kickoff at noon.

MMA News / Black Shoe Diaries / 22 hours ago

Hidden Gems: Ohio State-Penn State Dual Meet, December 2013

This post is in honor of USA Wrestling’s final freestyle Olympic team member. We’re bringing back Hidden Gems! Some of you longtime BSD readers may remember this series where we reflect on the games we’ve enjoyed over the years that haven’t quite lived on in Penn State lore.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 20 hours ago

Elite Cornerback Graceson Littleton Arrives At Penn State Tomorrow for Official Visit

High school recruits across the country will start making official visits on Friday. Beginning tomorrow and continuing through the end of June, players will take these 3-day official visits and have the opportunity to make five official visits to various programs.

James Franklin News / FanNation All Penn State / May 30

For Penn State Football, 'One of Our Best Days of the Year'

HERSHEY | The Penn State football team returned to Hershey on Wednesday for what coach James Franklin called "one of our best days of the year." The Nittany Lions spent several hours at Penn State Health Children's Hospital playing games with kids, visiting with patients and their families and reconnecting with their spirit of service.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Last Word On Sports / May 29