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Stock Up for Penn State in ESPN's Future Power Rankings
Penn State is a leader in the 2025 College Football Playoff sweepstakes, earning preseason praise from all corners. Phil Steele, whose preseason magazine is a cornerstone of college football, projects the Nittany Lions as championship contenders, while ESPN's Football Power Index algorithm grades them highly as well.
Penn State Basketball to Visit New Haven, Which Is Transitioning to Division I
Penn State men's basketball will make a pair of road trips to Connecticut in November, including one for a unique game. The Nittany Lions will visit the University of New Haven on Nov.
Penn State Football Opened the Lasch Building Recently. Here's What We Learned
In between hosting football camps and official visits, Penn State's James Franklin recently opened the Lasch Football Building for a media availability to discuss his team's offseason progress.
Penn State Wrestling Readies for a Huge Spotlight at Final X
Penn State wrestling takes center stage this weekend at Final X, the event that will determine Team USA for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships. Five current or future Nittany Lions, along with two members of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, will compete to represent the U.S.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 10
Why 2026 CB Amauri Polydor Committed to Penn State Football: ‘The Brotherhood’ and NFL Development
On Friday, Penn State Football secured the commitment of DMV product Amauri Polydor. The Saint Frances Academy Cornerback announced his pledge on Friday evening.
Penn State Hockey: Assistant Keith Fisher Named Head Coach at Lindenwood
Keith Fisher, a longtime Penn State men's hockey assistant coach, is the new head coach at Lindenwood College. Fisher spent 13 seasons at Penn State with head coach Guy Gadowsky, with whom he also coached at Princeton.
Penn State Athletics Denies Report of Signing With Private Equity Initiative
Penn State denied a report that it has partnered with a new $500 million private equity fund to help finance the future of Nittany Lions sports. Sportico on Monday reported that Penn State and UCLA had signed with Elevate's Collegiate Investment Initiative, a sports fund backed in part by a private equity firm.
Ryan Day News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 9
Penn State's James Franklin Addresses Playoff Qualifiers, Conference Imbalance
Ohio State coach Ryan Day recently told ESPN that the Big Ten would deserve at least four automatic qualifiers in an expanded 16-team College Football Playoff.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / June 9
Penn State Altoona Swimming Joins SUNYAC Conference As Associate Member 
By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Penn State Altoona Athletics SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s swimming program becomes one of
James Franklin News / The Spun / June 8
James Franklin Accuses College Football Playoff Committee Of Bias
Part of the reason we have a College Football Playoff to begin with is because of the frustrations with the previous BCS system. But when it comes to CFP selection, Penn State's James Franklin believes the sport needs look to its past in order to combat the bias' of the present and future.
Gavin Mckenna News / Breakaway on SI / June 8
Penn State Named Leader to Land Top NHL Prospect
17-year-old Gavin McKenna is already expected to be the No. 1 pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, with an entire 2025-26 season still to be played. While everyone patiently waits for McKenna’s arrival to the NHL, there has been some rumors regarding where he will play during the 2025-26 season.
Penn State Pivots Quickly to Revenue Sharing, Roster Limits of House Settlement
One day before the House vs. NCAA lawsuit was settled, allowing college to pay athletes directly, Penn State football General Manager Andy Frank explained the contingencies, and headaches, he faced.
Penn State Enters House Settlement Era in 'Position of Strength,' AD Says
Since 2024, Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft has said the Nittany Lions are prepared for the next generation of college sports. After the House Settlement
Penn State Is a Finalist for One of the Nation's Top Propsects
Penn State's 2026 recruiting class ranks among the nation's best and could get a significant boost from one of the nation's leading prospects. Immanuel Iheanacho, a 5-star offensive lineman from Maryland, announced his final four schools recently, placing Penn State on the list.
Penn State Lands Commitment During Official Visit Weekend
Penn State kicked off its official visit weekend with a commitment to the 2026 recruiting class. Amauri Polydor, a 3-star cornerback from Maryland, announced his decision Friday during an official visit with the Penn State football program.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 6
Penn State Football Lands 2026 CB Amauri Polydor, Opens Key Pipeline to Saint Frances Academy
After landing talented Offensive Lineman, Benjamin Eziuka, Penn State Football stays hot on the recruiting trail. Today, Cornerback Amauri Polydor announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 6
3 Questions Going Into Penn State’s Massive Recruiting Weekend
Penn State Football has a stacked official visit weekend lined up. This weekend, the Nittany Lions welcome 16 uncommitted prospects to campus. Some of the biggest names on the board are visiting.
Penn State-Oregon Football Ticket Prices Top $300
Single-game tickets for Penn State's highly anticipated 2026 football season are on sale, and the Sept. 27 White Out game vs. Oregon is among the most expensinve in Nittany Lions football history.
Bo Nickal News / Nittany Central / June 5
Where Are They Now? Penn State Wrestling Legend Bo Nickal’s UFC Journey from NCAA Glory to Octagon Spotlight
The dynasty of Penn State Wrestling over the last decade and a half has produced some all-time great NCAA Wrestlers. During this off-season I am going to do a “Where are they now?” Series on Penn State Grapplers to come up under coach Cael Sanderson.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / June 2
Penn State Had Two Words for Saquon Barkley After Big Announcement
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley followed up his Super Bowl title with another big honor after EA Sports announced that he will be on the cover of the "Madden 26" video game.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 2
Tennessee Vols are reportedly 'surging' for elite offensive line recruit that Penn State is hoping to land
The Tennessee Vols have reportedly put themselves in a good position to land one of the top college football recruits in the state of Pennsylvania. 2027 four-star offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller is from Coatesville, Pa.
James Franklin 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.
Drew Allar News / Yardbarker / May 20
Joel Klatt thinks Penn State is built like a CFP contender — and he's right
The Nittany Lions are talented, and that's not even counting Allar.
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.
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