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Penn State's Top Story Lines Ahead of 2025 Training Camp

Months of anticipation come to an end this week as Penn State officially begins preparations for the 2025 college football season. Coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions open camp Wednesday with a month to prepare for the Aug.

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Penn State No.1 Ranked Running Back Recruit Scheduled To Visit Notre Dame

Penn State 2027 recruit Kemon Spell committed to be a Nittany Lion in August of 2024. He just recently revealed he would be taking visits with four schools starting in September: Alabama , Penn State, Florida State, and Notre Dame.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 28

Penn State Leads the Nation in Early Nominees for the Maxwell Award

Penn State tops the country with three players on the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, given annually to the top player in college football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NIL on SI / July 28

All-American Nebraska, Penn State volleyball stars add NIL sneaker deals

Women's college volleyball has exploded over the past few seasons, garnering record attendance and viewership numbers in the process. During the NIL era especially, volleyball student-athletes have become some of the most prolific brand ambassadors and content creators.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 28

Penn State Football: 3 Under The Radar Players Who Could Make an Impact in 2025

Penn State Football is just over a month away from beginning the Nittany Lions‘ most anticipated season in the James Franklin era. Heading into fall camp,

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

2025 Penn State Running Backs: Singleton and Allen Lead Deep Backfield

Penn State enters 2025 with one of the most established and productive backfields in college football. Seniors Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen return as the backbone of an offense they’ve powered for three straight seasons.

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

Penn State's Drew Allar Is a Different Quarterback This Year

After Penn State’s Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame, the Nittany Lions had some reflecting to do. Coach James Franklin’s record against AP top-10 teams fell to 4-19, according to ESPN, and quarterback Drew Allar’s record dropped to 1-5. Yet, the numbers tell only part of the story.

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

Drew Allar News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

Penn State QB Preview 2025: Allar’s Rise and the Race for QB2

Penn State enters the 2025 season with championship aspirations, and everything starts with quarterback Drew Allar. The senior signal-caller has the size, arm talent, and experience to lead one of the most balanced offenses in the Big Ten.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Two 2027 Recruits That Will Help Keep Penn State Elite

The 2027 recruiting class for Penn State football is looking to be one of the best classes the Nittany Lions have had in a while. With a likely completely new roster taking the field in 2027, than the one that will take the filed in 2025, fans should have nothing to worry about.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 25

“Penn State Standing Out” Nittany Lions’ Top Athlete Target Talks Recruitment

Penn State Football’s class of 2027 prospects are beginning to crop up. One of those prospects is Pennsylvania’s Logan Steele. Steele is an athlete that plays all over the field, but he projects as a Safety or a slot receiver currently.

Drew Allar News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 25

Penn State's Drew Allar Has a New Resource in Jim Knowles

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar left Beaver Stadium to the sound of boos on Nov. 2, 2024. The result was another loss to Ohio State and another erratic performance by Allar against his home-state team.

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.

Drew Allar News / A to Z Sports / July 24

James Franklin tells the CFB world exactly what Penn State QB Drew Allar will need to do in order to take his game to an elite level

There may not be a more controversial quarterback in college football right now than Penn State signal caller Drew Allar. Not controversial in the troubling sense, but just carrying so many varying opinions from analysts and fans out there.

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.

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

Penn State Athletics Reports Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Penn State Athletics and the Nittany Lion Club, the department's fundraising arm, reported a record year for donations during the 2024-25 academic year.

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.

Drew Allar News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

How Penn State's Drew Allar Confronts Life in the Spotlight

LAS VEGAS | Among the side effects Drew Allar didn't anticipate as Penn State's starting quarterback was people saying he cost them money. Or asking him for money.

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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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 23

Penn State QB Drew Allar gets candid about team's struggles against top opponents

It is no secret that Penn State has struggled to win big games under head coach James Franklin.

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Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos addresses Alabama comments

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Journalist goes off on SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 22

Penn State Football Recruiting: The Top 3 Safety Targets for the 2027 Class

As July marches on, Penn State Football nears. Today, our series previewing the position-by-position outlook for the class of 2027 concludes. The last position to hash out is Safety.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Penn State Coach Compares Gavin McKenna to Wayne Gretzky

Gavin McKenna may be one of the most-anticipated NHL prospects in recent memory, and his new coach is only adding fuel to the fire. Recently, Penn State head coach Guy Gradowsky made waves in the hockey world when he compared the projected No.

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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Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Top Prospect Gavin McKenna Picks Penn State, Nets Big NIL Payday

In a move that could reshape the future of college hockey, 17-year-old phenom Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to play for Penn State in the 2025-26 season.

Gavin Mckenna News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Top prospect of 2026 NHL Draft commits to Penn State

Consider one of the best prospects in recent memory, he is undoubtedly the biggest get in Penn State program history and arguably the biggest prospect to commit to play in the NCAA.