Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State's Matt Campbell Values Retention, Is 'Excited' About Recruiting Direction

Matt Campbell went from having the best annual retention rate in college football at Iowa State to signing 40 players from the transfer portal at Penn State.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Penn State Football Schedule

A new era of Penn State football begins in September, when Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions onto the field for the first time. Campbell has never attended a game at Beaver Stadium, and his first will be when the Nittany Lions host Marshall in the Sept.

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

Jordan Hill 'Honored' by New Role in Penn State Football Program

Jordan Hill, the former Penn State defensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring before returning to his alma mater, has a new position with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 23

EXCLUSIVE: In-State 4-Star WR Owen Johnson Names Penn State Football in Top 5, Compares Game to NFL Star

The 2027 recruiting class is winding down for Penn State Football, with very few players undecided. Soon, staffs across the nation will clear the whiteboard and add new players to each position, putting together a wishlist for each position coach.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

What We're Hearing About Penn State Basketball This Offseason

The Penn State men’s basketball team is in Week 6 of summer workouts with a new roster. Center Ivan Jurić is the only returning starter for head coach Mike Rhoades, who officially added nine new players to the team so far this offseason.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 21

Penn State Basketball 'at the Bottom' of Big Ten in NIL Funding, Mike Rhoades Says

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was straightforward when asked about his program’s NIL resources during a Zoom call on Tuesday. At first, Rhoades just said the Nittany Lions were “very limited in a lot of resources” as they worked to add older talent to the team this offseason.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

One Question for Every Projected Penn State Defensive Starter This Season

D'Anton Lynn's homecoming as Penn State's defensive coordinator is a lovely story, but it ends Sept. 5, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at Beaver Stadium.

Cooper Cousins News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

Penn State's Cooper Cousins, Matt Campbell Nominated for Their 'Good Works'

Penn State's Matt Campbell and Cooper Cousins are nominated for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, joining forces as a new head coach and returning player for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

The Question Every Penn State Offensive Starter Has to Answer This Season

For all the new faces and changes to its roster, Penn State appears to have solidified its offensive lineup for the 2026 season. Training camp will decide several roles, notably at the skill positions, but we have a pretty firm grasp of the offense the Nittany Lions will start Sept.

Beau Pribula News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

Former Penn State QB Beau Pribula Gets Fresh Start at Virginia

Beau Pribula was a popular player on Penn State's 2024 roster who helped change the dicussion around college football when he entered the transfer portal during the playoff.

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

This Week in Penn State Football: How NIL Shaped the 2027 Recruiting Class

When one door closes, another opens. Farewell World Cup, welcome back college football. Penn State is less than 50 days from its Sept. 5 opener against Marshall and just a few weeks from opening its first training camp under head coach Matt Campbell.

Pat Narduzzi News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Why Penn State Could Revisit the Possibility of Playing Pitt Again

Penn State was the most important non-ACC team at the conference's media days last week. Of course Virginia Tech coach James Franklin's past was an unavoidable topic during his session.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

Playoff or Pop-Tarts? Analyzing the 3 Pivotal Matchups for Penn State Football in 2026

Sometimes a season can be determined by a single play or a single game. Penn State Football faces one of the more favorable schedules in the conference, avoiding playing against Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana this fall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

D’Anton Lynn Reveals Core Principles He’s Building Penn State’s Defense Around

Penn State Football’s defense is essentially being rebuilt from the ground up. From overhauling a lineup that returns just two starters, primarily building

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

Examining the Role NIL Has Played in Penn State's 2027 Recruiting Class

Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class has seen significant change in recent weeks after missing out on multiple targets. Since June, four players decommitted from Matt Campbell’s recruiting class, which also missed on a pair of priority wide receiver targets.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 15

Penn State Officially Adds Freshman 'Hidden Gem' to 2026 Roster

Penn State's 2026 football roster appears complete, at least from a transfer-and-recruiting perspective. The team's 55 new players are officially on the roster, including everyone from the 15-player 2026 recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 14

Penn State's Beaver Stadium Could Be the Nation's Largest This Year

As college football trends toward smaller stadiums with more luxury options, Penn State appears to pushing in both directions. Could Penn State's Beaver Stadium become the nation's largest next for next season and beyond?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 14

Why Oscar Webersink, Penn State's Latest 2027 Commit, Is so Fascinating

Has Penn State coach Matt Campbell found the kind of recruiting prospect he likes to call a hidden gem? He just might have in Swedish offensive lineman Oscar Webersink, who committed to the Nittany Lions' 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 14

From Stockholm to Happy Valley: Why 6-foot-8 Swedish Giant Oscar Webersink Picked Penn State Football

Penn State Football has gained its 22nd commitment overall, and the Nittany Lions‘ fifth offensive lineman for the class of 2027. Oscar Webersink is a 6-foot-8, 295-pound lineman out of Stockholm, Sweden.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / July 10

James Franklin doesn't think he needs to 'reinvent' himself at Virginia Tech

James Franklin is a good coach, but can he be a great coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies?

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 8

Penn State Fans Already Turning on Matt Campbell

Well, that didn’t take too long. While all of the other new head coaches are enjoying their honeymoon period, at Penn State, Matt Campbell is already under pressure after a recruiting start that many fans are not happy about.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Penn State Nittany Lions lose out on an elite in-state recruit in an embarrassing fashion to a worse program

The Penn State football program just lost out on elite wide receiver Khalil Taylor to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Penn State Nittany Lions just lost a recruiting battle they should have won.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Penn State football lands a player they have been waiting for at a position that’s extremely crucial

The Penn State Nittany Lions are recruiting well in the 2028 recruiting class, as they have just landed quarterback James Armstrong. The Penn State Nittany Lions scored a massive recruiting win when four-star quarterback James Armstrong committed to the program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 2