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College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 29

'Natty or Bust'? Big Ten Players, Coaches Scout Penn State

College football can't stop talking about Penn State, which enters the 2025 season as one of the College Football Playoff's lead championship contenders.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

Kemon Spell’s Fall Visit Slate Signals Battle Brewing for Five-Star RB

Kemon Spell, the top-ranked 5-star running back in the class of 2027, remains publicly committed to Penn State. But the McKeesport (Pa.) standout is set to take Fall visits to three major national contenders, sparking renewed intrigue around one of the most pivotal recruitments in college football.

College Football News / Nittany Central / July 29

Despite Depth, Is Penn State Football One Injury Away from Disaster in 2025?

At Big Ten media days in Las Vegas last week, Penn State Football head coach James Franklin boasted that Penn State is entering the 2025 season with “the

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Top QB target compares himself to Drew Allar as James Franklin has Penn State on target's final visit itinerary

While James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions are focused on winning their first national championship since 1986, the careful balance of college football always requires an eye toward the future at the same time.

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

How Penn State's Transfer Receivers Made an Impact This Summer

Penn State coach James Franklin made one of the most important transfer portal moves nationally this offseason by signing wide receiver Trebor Peña. Peña’s

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

Penn State Best Bets of the Week: Big Ten Media Days Were Fun

Training camp opens July 30 for the most anticipated Penn State football season of the century, if you're into hyperbole. Which we are, since most every national college football outlet is pinning the Nittany Lions at or near the top of its preseason expectations list.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

James Franklin fails to leverage Drew Allar's development in winning pitch to elite four-star quarterback who opted for rival title contender

The Penn State Nittany Lions were hoping to add their next star quarterback for 2027 and beyond as they chased after five-star Teddy Jarrard. With Drew Allar hitting the NFL after this season and Beau Pribula bolting to Missouri as Allar leaned toward returning throughout the winter, Penn State's future will be uncertain soon.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

James Franklin addresses Drew Allar's 'Unfinished business' amid long tirade about his star QB's development since arriving at Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions were one of the main attractions of the Big Ten Media Days. The favorite to win the conference despite watching the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes finish ahead of them in 2024, this Penn State squad is loaded.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 25

What we Learned About Penn State at Big Ten Media Days

LAS VEGAS | James Franklin left Las Vegas on Wednesday by lighting another fuse. In a two-minute answer about what he learned coaching in the SEC, Franklin managed to sideswipe said SEC, the Big Ten and the city of Las Vegas.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

James Franklin Says Penn State Is in 'Total Control' of the Narrative This Season

LAS VEGAS | Penn State's James Franklin took a quick first step off the podium following his interview session at Big Ten Football Media Days. He moved forward swiftly, out of the convention ballroom at Mandalay Bay and off to the airport, leaving Las Vegas behind.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 24

Penn State HC Open to Playing Pitt Again

At the recent Big 10 Media Day, Penn State head football coach James Franklin commented on the possibility of playing non-conference opponents such as Pitt again.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Penn State James Franklin Addresses National Media's High Expectations

Ranked as the No.1 preseason team in the country by some, and a top-five team by many, Penn State has some high expectations going into the 2025 season.

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James Franklin News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Franklin Keeps Penn State Grounded at Media Days 2025

James Franklin didn’t arrive at Big Ten Media Days to celebrate predictions or entertain hype. With Penn State entering the 2025 season under a national spotlight, the 12th-year head coach used his time at the podium to reset the conversation.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 24

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions

For Iowa’s fourth Big Ten game of the 2025 season, the Hawkeyes will host a 2024 College Football Playoff semifinalist. The Hawkeyes will battle Penn State on Oct.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 24

James Franklin talks possible Penn State-Pitt matchup

James Franklin addresses possibility of Penn State scheduling game vs. Pitt

Penn State's head coach James Franklin seemed quite excited to indulge in some non-conference scheduling discussions during his press conference on Wednesday at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas.

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College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

How Will Penn State Replace Tyler Warren? James Franklin Explains

Two years ago, Penn State tight ends Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren sat with coach James Franklin in a team meeting room to discuss their futures: Who would

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 23

Penn State football’s James Franklin sets lofty Drew Allar expectations in 2025

A lot of people are picking the Penn State football team to win the Big Ten, and some are expecting the Nittany Lions to even win the national title. Head coach James Franklin took the team to the College Football Playoff semis last year, and a ton of good talent is returning from that squad.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Urban Meyer puts James Franklin's transfer portal efforts on blast as he casts doubt on Penn State's ability to win the National Championship

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship, but the Penn State Nittany Lions were one big weakness away from having the chance to best their rival.

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.

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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.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 12