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Takeaways From a Hectic June for Penn State Football Recruiting

The recruiting term that college football coaches love to hear (the "dead period") has begun, which means they can (mostly) stand down from business. Coaches still can, and no doubt will, text with high school recruits but can't make off-campus visits nor host players on campus.

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Penn State Lands Five-Star Specialist from Class of 2026

Penn State just got an official commitment from a five-star recruit from the class of 2026. Irish kicker Adam McCann-Gibbs announced that he'd be joining the Nittany Lions on June 28.

Vince Pedrie News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 30

Penn State Hockey Hires a Former Nittany Lion to Its Coaching Staff

A familiar name is returning to the Penn State men's hockey program. Vince Pedrie, who played for the Nittany Lions' Big Ten Tournament title team in 2017, will join the program as an assistant coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 30

Penn State's Katie Schumacher-Cawley to Be Honored at the ESPYS

Katie Schumacher-Cawley, the Penn State women's volleyball coach who led the Nittany Lions to an NCAA championship while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, will be honored at the ESPYS.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 29

Penn State Women's Basketball Adds New Assistant Coach

Penn State women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger completed her 2025-26 staff by hiring Bob Dunn, a 19-year basketball veteran who most recently coached at Cleveland State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 29

Penn State Finishes 16th in 2024-25 Directors Cup Standings

Penn State won two NCAA championships and sent three other teams to their versions of the Final Four, producing a top-20 finish in the Learfield Directors Cup.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 28

‘Unicorn Athlete’ Jackson Ford Commits to Penn State Football | 3 Things to Know

When I walked into Malvern Prep’s weekly spring practice, one thing stood out to me; new Penn State Football commit Jackson Ford is built like a Division I edge Rusher.

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

Penn State Hockey: Charlie Cerrato, 2 Future Nittany Lions Selected in NHL Draft

Following an historic season, the Penn State men's hockey delivered a memorable showing at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. One current and three future Nittany Lions were selected, including the inaugural first-round draft pick in the program's history.

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

Former Penn State Wrestler Aaron Brooks Faces Potential Suspension

Aaron Brooks, the former Penn State wrestler who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faces a potential suspension for an anti-doping violation.

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

Penn State Is a Top-5 Team — in EA Sports' College Football 26

Penn State has one of the nation's most-promising football rosters not only the field but also in the video game. EA Sports released some new rankings for its College Football 26 game that suggest its developers have a crush on the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 27

Penn State Football Lands 2 Commitments 2 Hours

This afternoon, Penn State Football recruiting target, Jack Fuchs announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions. Fuchs marks the second commitment in as many hours.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 27

Penn State Adds 4-Star Edge Rusher to 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State added another top-10 player in Pennsylvania to its 2026 recruiting class, as 4-star defensive end Jackson Ford announced his commitment. Ford became the 21st player, and the seventh from Pennsylvania, to join the Penn State football 2026 class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 27

Penn State Football Recruiting Lands 4-Star Edge Rusher

Penn State Football Recruiting has been a bit of a … roller coaster recently. However, on Friday, the Nittany Lions picked up some good news as 4-Star Edge Rusher Jackson Ford announced his commitment to Penn State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 27

Auburn earns major recruiting win, flips four-star QB from Penn State

The Auburn Tigers have found their quarterback for the class of 2026. More specifically, the Tigers have stolen their quarterback for the class of 2026.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 26

Penn State QB Commit Peyton Falzone Changes Course, Shifts to Auburn

Peyton Falzone, the 4-star Pennsylvania quarterback who committed to Penn State in April, has changed course. Falzone told On3's Hayes Fawcett that he has switched to Auburn, the third school to which he has committed during the 2026 recruiting process.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Clippers close out first round taking player rising up draft boards

The Swiss big man had an impressive breakout season in ’24-25, averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 25.1 minutes per game across 29 starts.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 25

Penn State Football Recruiting Picks Up 2026 Tight End Commitment

Penn State Football has gained back some momentum on the recruiting trail. Wednesday, 2026 Athlete, Pierce Petersohn announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 25

Penn State's Beaver Stadium Gets a Boost in EA Sports College Football 26

Penn State football gets more a home-field advantage in EA Sports' College Football 26. Ranked as the nation's sixth-toughest place to play last year, Penn State's Beaver Stadium is second in the new edition of the popular video game.

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

Carter Starocci, Jess Mruzik Honored as Penn State's Athletes of the Year

Carter Starocci and Jess Mruzik, who had epic national-championship seasons for Penn State in 2024-25, are the school's Athletes of the Year. Starocci and Mruzik helped their teams to NCAA championships while delivering two of the most memorable individual seasons in Penn State sports history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 23

Penn State Wrestling Re-Enters Battle for No. 2 Overall Recruit Bo Bassett After Shocking Decommitment

Penn State Wrestling has another chance to secure one of the top recruits in the nation. With the 2025 college season on the horizon, recruits in future classes are still making decisions on where they will wrestle at the next level.

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

Penn State, LaVar Arrington Join Forces on New Digital Content Service

Penn State is launching a kind of in-house streaming sports service in partnership with LaVar Arrington that the athletic department calls "groundbreaking." The site, known as ROAR+, will launch in July and deliver Penn State sports content to fans.

Adam Breneman News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 23

How Adam Breneman Wants to Change College Football, at Penn State and Beyond

Adam Breneman views Penn State football now through a uniquely personal lens. Though the foundation remains recognizable (Breneman played for Bill O'Brien and was recruited by Joe Paterno), Penn State's program is far different than the one he knew in the 2010s.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

2025 NHL Draft prospect Jackson Smith commits to Penn State

One of the top prospects on the blue line is continuing his education while developing on the ice. On Sunday, 2025 NHL Draft prospect defenseman Jackson Smith officially announced that he has committed to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions next season.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / May 22