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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / September 19

Big Ten coaches tab Penn State as having conference's loudest stadium environment

Beaver Stadium consistently has one of the most electric atmospheres in college football.

Tony Rojas News / College Football Talk / September 19

Tony Rojas helps spearhead No. 2 Penn State’s defensive transition after playing hurt last season

Tony Rojas was thinking way too much last season. It was a side effect of playing hurt.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Eyes Are on Penn State Amid Latest 5-Star QB Update

The Penn State Nittany Lions will take a breather this Saturday before their massive "White Out" game. Nationally-ranked Oregon isn't the only one coming to Beaver Stadium on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / September 19

Penn State DC Jim Knowles warns of key defensive fix before Oregon clash

Penn State DC Jim Knowles sees one defensive flaw ahead of the Oregon White Out. Can the Nittany Lions stay dominant in their toughest test yet?

James Franklin News / Sporting News / September 18

Penn State’s James Franklin tells team to study Travis Hunter’s discipline, not role

James Franklin tells Penn State players to learn from Travis Hunter’s 4.0 discipline, not his two-way role, as Nittany Lions prep for Oregon clash.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

James Franklin’s Big Challenge for Penn State’s Offense Ahead of Big Clash vs. Oregon

Head coach James Franklin isn’t mincing words when it comes to what Penn State’s offense needs to take the next step. After watching his Nittany Lions roll to a 3–0 start, the head coach put the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of his playmakers as they prepare for the Oregon Ducks.

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

Penn State's Jim Knowles Spotlights the Freshmen Who Made Him Take Notice

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State's defense returned several key players this season, but a group of freshmen have earned not only praise from the staff but also notable minutes on the field.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 17

Penn State Record Watch: Where Do Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Sit on All-Time Lists After 3 Games?

After spending all three years at Penn State sharing the backfield, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen entered the 2025 season both within reach of Penn State Football’s all-time rushing records.

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

James Franklin Pushes Penn State's Offense to Make More 'Special' Plays

Like everyone else watching the Penn State-Villanova game, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin gasped when quarterback Drew Allar threw a touchdown pass through a keyhole to receiver Trebor Pena.

Drew Allar News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Penn State invested a ton of money around Drew Allar, and early returns suggest the fans may have been blaming the wrong thing

The Penn State Nittany Lions entered the 2025 college football season with massive expectations and national championship hopes under head coach James Franklin.

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

Penn State's LaVar Arrington II Making Steady Progress at Demanding Position

Penn State has introduced several players from its 2025 recruiting class on defense this year, with one still seeking his debut. Freshman linebacker LaVar Arrington II, who wears the same No.

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

Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Falls Just Short of World Title

Penn State wrestling's Levi Haines made a late mad dash toward a world title Monday in Croatia, scoring a takedown as time expired in the 79 kg freestyle gold-medal match at the World Wrestling Championships.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

James Franklin came off defensive when questioned about Drew Allar and finishing drives following another Penn State slow start

James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 to open the season. Their defense has allowed just 17 total points through three games. The ground game looks like it is locked in, averaging nearly 6.5 yards per carry over the last two weeks.

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

Penn State Wrestling's Levi Haines Makes Dramatic Run to Senior Worlds Final

Penn State's Levi Haines made perhaps the most dramatic run at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships, earning an unexpected spot in the freestyle finals as a wrestler ranked outside the top 25.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Villanova produces all-time bad beat against Penn State

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.

No. 2 Penn State pulls away from Villanova in blowout win

CFB Week 3 winners, losers: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed leads thrilling comeback, Tennessee loses heartbreaker

Takeaways from CFB Week 3: A lot to track in the ACC

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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.

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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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

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 / CFB-HQ on SI / September 3

Penn State's potential flip from Nike to Adidas could have NIL implications

Nike has long had a stranglehold on college football and sports in general when it comes to branding apparel. Phil Knight, CEO of Nike, has been a significant