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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State

Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13

The Penn State-Villanova Game Ended as a Bad Beat for Some Bettors

STATE COLLEGE | In section NGU at the top of Beaver Stadium's north end zone, a small but fierce copse of Villanova fans roared at the touchdown that ended Saturday's Penn State-Villanova game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / September 13

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13

Penn State Routs Villanova, but Questions Linger About the Offense

STATE COLLEGE | No. 2 Penn State routed Villanova 52-6 on Saturday but couldn't record its second consecutive shutout, as the Wildcats scored on a wild final play.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 13

Penn State-Villanova Observations: Late Drive Lifts Nittany Lions Spirits Into Half

STATE COLLEGE | No. 2 Penn State labored again for much of the first half against Villanova, finally crisping up for a late 70-yard touchdown drive to take 21-0 lead into halftime.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / September 13

Penn State to honor Joe Paterno's 2005 team on Saturday against Villanova

Paterno's 2005 team went from unranked to Orange Bowl champions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / September 13

Penn State Hires Tommy Johnson as New Assistant Swim Coach, Trevor Sisson as Dive Coach

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam On the precipice of the start of the 2025-2026 NCAA Swimming & Diving season, Penn State has added two new assistant coaches to their staff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in Penn State football history

Regardless of the position (yes, more than just linebackers), Penn State has produced some of the greatest football players in college football history.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Penn State's biggest stars have surprising rankings in latest top-100 impact ratings from across the nation

Is Penn State a real contender, a paper tiger, or something else? The nation is waiting to see what happens when Oregon comes to town at the end of the month.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 11

James Franklin Wants Penn State to Develop a More 'Suffocating-Style Defense'

STATE COLLEGE | Jim Knowles brought a complicated defensive package to Penn State when he became the team’s defensive coordinator this year. The product isn’t perfect yet through two games, and plenty needs to be fixed.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 11

Why You Shouldn't Be Concerned About Penn State's Start — and Why You Should

Two weeks into the season, Penn State has played just enough football for fans to catch a glimpse of the good and the bad that this team might bring to the table.

College Football News / College Football News / September 10

Penn State vs Villanova Prediction: Nittany Lions Need More Preparation For Oregon

No, Penn State hasn't been bad. No, it hasn't needed to put its foot on the gas against Nevada or Florida International, but it also hasn't been able to find a lot of consistency. The passing game was great against Nevada, and blah against FIU.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11

Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Napier gets fired

Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Billy Napier gets fired

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is going to have a hard time making it out of this 2025 college football season with his job intact.

Napier unwilling to make change that could save his job

Brian Kelly, LSU could be the final nail in Napier's coffin at Florida

'You're gone': Why Big Ten powerhouse has already killed its CFP hopes

Ryan Day's transfer portal complaint shot down by SEC coaches

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James Franklin News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

James Franklin Highlights Penn State Football’s Areas for Growth

Penn State football’s growth has been uneven through two weeks. James Franklin’s latest comments showed optimism in some areas, but also exposed lingering concerns with the deep ball, offensive rhythm, and overall efficiency.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 9

Penn State Wrestling: Most Dominant Seasons by a Nittany Lions Wrestler – Sanshiro Abe 1996

Continuing our ongoing series of reliving some of the most dominant individual seasons for Penn State Wrestling. This is now the fifth installment as we

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Latest ESPN rankings knock Penn State Nittany Lions down multiple spots after shutting out FIU

The latest ESPN FPI rankings are now live, and the Penn State Nittany Lions have a clear feedback loop: improvement is needed. Winning their first two games by a combined 80-11 hasn't been enough for head coach James Franklin, who called out the offensive line.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 7

Penn State Offense Shows O Line Issues; A Lack of Energy, Efficiency

Penn State shut out FIU 34–0 on Saturday, but the film will reveal more offensive problems than positives. The Nittany Lions’ defense carried the day, while the offense exposed glaring issues up front, hesitation in the backfield, and play-calling tendencies that will need fixing before Big Ten play.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 6

Penn State Struggles Despite Shutout Against FIU

Penn State left Beaver Stadium with a 34–0 shutout of Florida International, but the performance raised more questions than answers. The Nittany Lions’ defense and special teams carried the day, while the offense sputtered through a frustrating first half that drew boos from the home crowd.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

No. 2 Penn State cruises to victory over FIU despite historically poor first half

Penn State to a 34-0 victory over Florida International on Saturday.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sneakers on SI / September 6

Nike Issues Statement on Penn State's New Adidas Partnership

Later this afternoon, the Penn State Nittany Lions will host the FIU Panthers in a week two matchup of the college football season. While there are plenty of exciting storylines involving the second-ranked Nittany Lions this season, most of the focus is off the field.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / September 5