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The Vikings have wrapped up their 2025 draft class by selecting Penn State linebacker Kobe King and Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew with picks 201 and 202 in the sixth round, respectively.

2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Select Kobe King

Another defender for the purple Another pick is in for our Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they have once again gone over to the defensive side of the football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 12

Ranking the Top 5 Positions Penn State Could Pursue in the Spring Transfer Portal

The spring transfer portal window opens Wednesday, although there is already plenty of activity across the country before the portal officially opens, including for Penn State Football.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 19

Penn State Football: 5 Breakout Candidates to Watch This Spring

Penn State Football is just a week away from kicking off spring practice. After breaking through to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history in 2024, expectations are even higher for the Nittany Lions heading into 2025.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Looking for a Dom-inant Season at Linebacker for Penn State

While the tight ends have stolen the show in recent seasons at Penn State, there will always be the Linebacker U reputation on defense. Following in the

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / March 4

Penn State Football: Ranking the Nittany Lions’ Top-5 Position Battles

Penn State Football went all out to retain the core of their 2024 roster heading into the 2025 season. However, this doesn’t mean the Nittany Lions aren’t looking to replace key playmakers on both offense and defense after NFL draft decisions by Tyler Warren, Abdul Carter, and Kobe King, among others.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The 33rd Team / February 19

Kobe King 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Penn State Nittany Lions LB

Height: 6010 (unofficial) Weight: 248lbs (unofficial) Year: Redshirt Junior Pro Comparison: Benardrick McKinney Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King is a stout linebacker with a run-defending resume that will offer him NFL value from the jump.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 15

Big Deal or No?: Penn State LB Kobe King Doesn’t Mention Tom Allen in Draft Declaration Statement

People who read LB Kobe King’s farewell address to Penn State football might have noticed something: he didn’t mention recently-departed defensive coordinator Tom Allen.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 14

Penn State Captain Declares For Draft

Penn State has had a fortuitous early offseason, securing the returns of key starters across the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, but a defensive captain is moving onto the NFL.

College Football News / Nittany Sports Now / January 10

Bechtold: We’ve Seen This Heartbreaking Penn State Movie Before, but This Feels Different

I’m still in disbelief. Still trying to process everything that transpired in an all-time classic in Miami Gardens. There’s a lot to taken in. Penn State fell 27-24 to Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff Semifinal on a last-second field goal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / December 17

What Did Key Penn State Defenders Say About Future Plans?

It’s the time of year when college football players at Penn State and other major programs are asked about their futures. Penn State LB Kobe King was asked about his during a pre-College Football Playoff press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 8

Penn State to Host SMU in College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium

Penn State will host SMU in a first-round game of the College Football Playoff, pairing the new era of college football with one of the game's best known atmospheres at Beaver Stadium.

Lions NFL Draft Watch: Detroit Native Kobe King Would Aid Defense

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season continues Saturday, and features an interesting slate of games. One of the biggest matchups of the day sees No.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Penn State Jockeying for CFP Position Taking on Purdue

The AP fourth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions look to build on the momentum from their 35-6 win over the Washington Huskies in the White Out Game last

College Football News / Nittany Sports Now / November 2

Penn State Captain After Ohio State Loss: ‘We Still Have a National Championship to go Get’

UNIVERSITY PARK— Penn State can still reach its ultimate goal, and one of its captains wants the school’s passionate— and, right now, aggravated after another loss to Ohio State— fan base to know it.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 13

Penn State Climbs to Highest Ranking Since 2017 After Win at USC

Penn State moved up one spot to No. 3 in both major college football polls Sunday after its 33-30 overtime victory at USC, which propelled the Nittany Lions to their highest ranking since 2017.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / October 5

Penn State football star in starting lineup vs. UCLA after midweek injury scare

Penn State football will have star running back Nicholas Singleton on Saturday when the Nittany Lions clash with Big Ten newcomer UCLA inside Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / September 28

Penn State football announces starting lineups ahead of top-20 showdown

For the first time this season, Penn State football will play under the lights in Beaver Stadium. James Franklin and the No. 9 Nittany Lions will take on No.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / September 21

Penn State announces starting lineups for Kent State matchup

Off the first of two bye weeks in 2024, Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes. Ranked No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / September 7

Penn State football announces starting lineups for home opener

After 294 days, Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium as the Nittany Lions are set to take on the Bowling Green Falcons in the 2024 home opener. Kickoff is officially set for 12:05 p.m.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 19

Penn State Lands at No. 8 in ESPN's Preseason Power Rankings

Penn State begins the 2024 college football season as a lead contender for the College Football Playoff. Just as it did last year, right? Yet this year the Nittany Lions have a broader opportunity in a 12-team playoff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / August 17

Penn State football names 2024 team captains

James Franklin and Penn State football take another step towards the 2024 season as we approach two weeks to kickoff against West Virginia. On Saturday, the program named six Nittany Lions who will serve as team captains for the upcoming year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 12

Penn State Earns Another Top-10 Ranking in AP Preseason College Football Poll

Penn State begins the 2024 college football season ranked No. 8 in the AP Top 25 poll, the second consecutive year the Nittany Lions have been ranked in the preseason top 10.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 11

Penn State Football Defensive Keys to Success in 2024 Season

Penn State Football’s defense was among the country’s best last season under former coordinator Manny Diaz. The Nittany Lions ranked No.1 in rushing Defense, giving up just 75.5 yards per game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / March 31, 2024

Penn State football: Western PA LB flashing as redshirt freshman says Tom Allen

Penn State football will be looking for new names to step up and fill the void at historic Linebacker U. One of the fresh faces vying to take on an expanded role for the Nittany Lions this fall is second-year defender Ta’Mere Robinson.