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Gauging Penn State's College Football Playoff Prospects Entering Week 4

Before the season, Penn State running back James Peoples made a prediction. Peoples played last season at Ohio State and was part of the 2024 Buckeyes team that won the College Football Playoff title.

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Penn State Wrestler Jayden James Will 'Grayshirt: ' What That Means for Him and Penn State

Penn State wrestling commit Jayden James confirmed that he will not compete for the Nittany Lions this season, choosing to extend his eligibility one year with a decision known as a "grayshirt." James, the highest-ranked commit in Penn State' 2026 recruiting class, will be a freshman on the Nittany Lions' 2027-28 wrestling team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 21

Penn State’s Biggest Winners from Nonconference Play

One of the biggest debates every season around the College Football world is the way most Power 4 programs open up their season. That war continues to rage on.

Koby Howard News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 21

How Penn State's Koby Howard Became One of the Nation's Top Big-Play Threats.

STATE COLLEGE | As soon as Penn State’s Koby Howard saw Buffalo’s coverage against, he knew he was on the same page with quarterback Rocco Becht. Lining up in the slot, Howard faced no tight coverage from a safety, allowing him to sprint right past linebacker Joey Cheshire.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Penn State football may have just used their win over Buffalo in the perfect way with one of the best recruits in the country

The Penn State football team just got a huge win over Buffalo, and one recruit loved his visit during the game. The Penn State Nittany Lions hosted a handful

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

What the Snap Counts Told Us About Penn State Football in Week 3

Penn State opened the bench Saturday in its 55-13 win over Buffalo, playing a season-high 80 players, six of whom got into their first games. It was exactlly how Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell hoped the game would progress regarding snap counts and playing opportunities.

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

What the Week 4 College Football Polls Say About Penn State

Penn State has made incremental gains in the college football rankings through three weeks, inching upward in both major polls. Now, the unbeaten Nittany Lions turn toward the Big Ten season, where they will test a roster that doesn't have much experience in the conference.

College Football News / TWSN / September 20

Penn State Has Found Its Next Superstar Wide Receiver

For years the Penn State Nittany Lions have been looking for their next truly elite wide receiver that can change their passing attack. Three weeks into the 2026 season and they seemingly have found their answer.

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

What They Said After Penn State's 55-13 Win Over Buffalo in Week 3

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell isn't ready to declare his team a contender after a non-conference schedule in which the Nittany Lions outscored three opponents by a combined 105 points.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

3 Matchups That Will Decide Penn State's Week 3 Game vs. Buffalo

Penn State and Buffalo are set to clash at Beaver Stadium on Saturday in what will be the Nittany Lions final non-conference game. The Nittany Lions are 2-0 and have outscored their opponents 72-9 through two weeks, a strong start to the Matt Campbell era. How does Penn State extend its record to 3-0 against the Bulls?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Penn State Football: 3 Players that Made the Case for More Playing Time vs. Buffalo

Despite struggling in the first half against Temple last Saturday, Penn State Football cruised to a victory, improving to 2-0 on the season relatively easily.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Life After Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Proving to be an Uphill Climb for Penn State’s Running Game, So Far

Two games into the season, Penn State Football is 2-0, but the Nittany Lions are still searching for answers to their less-than-explosive ground game. So why the staggering drop-off to the beginning of a season loaded with more promises than a Vice-Presidential debate?

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

How Penn State QB Rocco Becht Put Together the Best Start of His Career

Five Temple defenders circled Penn State receiver Zay Robinson when he made a 22-yard catch during the Nittany Lions’ 27-9 win over the Owls last Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

Penn State Says Better Cellular Service Is Coming to Beaver Stadium in 2027

Penn State football fans frustrated that they can't send texts or check college scores at Beaver Stadium on gamedays are being promised a signal boost in 2027.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 17

The Penn State Football Player Who Needs, and Is Earning, a Bigger Role on Offense

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State wide receiver Zay Robinson caught a post route and ran the ball 39 yards for a touchdown in the Nittany Lions’ 45-0 win over Marshall in Week 1.

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

For Penn State Football, Closing the Talent Gap Means Closing the Checkbook Gap

The relationship between money and winning college football games continues to be something of a Rorschach test. You see what you want to see. Better players often lead to better results, but when push comes to shove, your fourth-and-five call comes down to something more than dollars and cents.

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

Penn State Basketball Schedule Update: Big Ten Gives the Nittany Lions a Break

Penn State men’s basketball has its Big Ten schedule for the 2026-27 season. After last year’s gauntlet to open conference play, the Nittany Lions will have an easier start to their conference slate.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

College football rankings: Updated ESPN FPI for Week 2

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Penn State Nittany Lions Legend Has Died

Penn State football lost one of its own this weekend. Matt Suhey, the Bellefonte-born fullback who carried the Nittany Lions from 1976 to 1979 and later helped the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX, has died at age 68, per NBC Chicago.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Former Bears FB Matt Suhey Dies At 68

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey passed away on Sunday, the team confirmed. He was 68. From 1976-79, Suhey starred at Penn State. He was a grandson of Nittany Lions icon Bob Higgins and one of the three sons of Steve Suhey.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2