Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 / Nittany Central / September 12

3 Areas of Focus for Penn State Football in Final “Tune-Up” Game vs Villanova

No. 2 ranked Penn State Football is off to a 2-0 start to start the 2025 season. However, the way that the Nittany Lions have gotten there has not inspired confidence in Penn State fans, particularly on offense.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 12

Penn State Adds Another Field Advertisement at Beaver Stadium

Penn State has added another advertising logo to the field at Beaver Stadium after signing a multi-year deal with Amica Mutual Insurance Company. Penn State announced the deal Friday, one week after making public its 10-year apparrel contract with adidas that takes effect in July 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 12

Five Reasons to Feel Confident About Penn State's Start to 2025

Penn State heard some boos during its Week 2 shutout of FIU, largely because the offense scored just 10 first-half points. That’s one of the issues Penn State must fix before hosting Oregon on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 12

For Penn State's Dan Connor, Memories of 2005 Resonate Still

Dan Connor played for one of Penn State's most memorable teams in 2005. Twenty years later, he wants to be part of another, this time as a coach. Connor, in his second year as Penn State's linebacker coach, will convene past and present at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, when the No.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

Penn State Opened Practice Ahead of Villanova's Visit. Here's What We Learned

STATE COLLEGE | As Penn State’s defensive line moved from one drill to another during practice Wednesday, coach James Franklin turned and shouted, “Stop

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.

Dani Dennis-Sutton News / NBC Sports / September 10

Watch: Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton is a 'game-wrecker' | Big Ten Film Breakdown

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

Five Things Penn State Needs to Get Right Before Playing Oregon

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has one more chance to work out its issues before facing Oregon on Sept. 27 in its Big Ten opener. That opportunity arrives Saturday, when the Nittany Lions host Villanova in their non-conference finale.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

What Penn State's Depth Chart Looks Like for Week 3 Vs. Villanova

No. 2 Penn State hosts Villanova to conclude a friendly non-conference schedule that has allowed it to dig deep into the depth chart. Penn State coach James Franklin played 73 players in the opener vs.

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

Drew Allar News / Nittany Central / September 7

Inconsistent Drew Allar Leads Lackluster Penn State Offensive Performance vs. FIU

Good news for the Nittany Lions, Penn State Football easily moved to 2-0 on the season Saturday with a 34-0 win over FIU. However, despite the final score

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 / 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