ESPN Writer Calls Penn State a 'Sleeper' Team This Season
Penn State faces plenty of questions entering the 2024 season but nonetheless is getting playoff attention. The latest voice sending the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff is ESPN's Heather Dinich.
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Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Sports Now / July 13
Penn State Wrestling Star Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Tournament, Could Face Pat Downey
One of the beauties of college wrestling for Penn State fans and fans of the sport in general is that, once wrestlers are done with their college careers, there’s plenty of paths they could take in the future.
Ben Chizmar News/ Black Shoe Diaries / July 13
Only Ben Chizmar Until Penn State Football
7 Saturdays to go! We’re down to just 49 days left, and linebacker Ben Chizmar is up next. Ben is a legacy recruit, from a Penn State family through and through.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Basic Blues Nation / July 12
ESPN analyst ranks Penn State football in his preseason top 10
As we approach the 2024 college football season, it’s time for analysts around the country to start ranking the top teams. Penn State football is expected to land in the top 25, but it’s the rationale that’s provided by each analyst that makes you a believer.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Central / July 12
Penn State Wrestling: How Past Nittany Lions Have Fared in The Olympics
Penn State Wrestling is sending three of its former athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games, but how have previous Nittany Lions fared on the world’s highest stage?
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 12
Penn State Golfer Qualifies for U.S. Women's Amateur
Penn State senior Michelle Cox qualified for the U.S. Women's Amateur golf championship by earning medalist honors at a qualifying tournament in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mike Rhoades News/ Nittany Sports Now / July 12
Penn State Basketball: Next ‘Mike Rhoades Classic’ Won’t Take Place This Season, per Report
Penn State will take part in the ‘Mike Rhoades Classic’ again at some point. Just not this season. Per a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstien, PSU and VCU will not play in 2024-25.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Sports Now / July 12
4-Star RB Shahn Alston Hoping for Penn State Offer on Visit
In terms of work ethic, it would be difficult to find a young player that puts in more time than Shahn Alston. The 5-foot-10, 197-pound running back from Painesville, Ohio, is coming off a sophomore season in which he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Central / July 12
A Postion-Wide Culture Change Emerging for Penn State Football
Look it’s hard to sugarcoat this and I’m certainly not breaking news here but Penn State Football’s weakest position from a productivity standpoint last year was at Wide Receiver.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Sporting News / July 12
South Carolina lands shocking 4-star commitment over Penn State
An out-of-nowhere win for the Gamecocks.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Black Shoe Diaries / July 12
Only Alonzo Ford Jr Until Penn State Football
50 days! Halfway there! We’re halfway through the countdown at 50 days to go, and next up is defensive tackle Alonzo Ford, Jr.! Alonzo comes to us by way of Old Dominion, where he wrecked fools for three seasons.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Basic Blues Nation / July 12
Staples: Penn State football among nation’s blue bloods, for now
The summer often brings with it discussion and debate reserved exclusively for the college football offseason. Recently, On3 analyst and podcast host Andy Staples helped to reignite a nationwide conversation regarding the blue blood programs of the sport.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Basic Blues Nation / July 11
No. 1 WR in PA explains ‘hard’ decision to pick SEC foe over Penn State football
On Thursday, the Penn State football team suffered a setback on the recruiting trail. A Nittany Lion target in the 2025 recruiting class-wide receiver and Pennsylvania native, Lex Cyrus shocked the nation when he chose South Carolina over Penn State.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 11
Receiver Lex Cyrus, a Pennsylvania Sprint Champ, Chooses South Carolina Over Penn State
Lex Cyrus, a Pennsylvania high school sprint champ who is one of the state's fastest players, steered away from Penn State and instead committed to South Carolina.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Basic Blues Nation / July 11
Penn State football misses on the No. 1 WR in PA
The Penn State football team already earned one commitment this week in Randy Adirika. On Thursday, the hope was for the Nittany Lions to continue that momentum by adding the No.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Sports Now / July 11
Penn State Recruiting: In-State WR Target Commits Elsewhere
One of Penn State football’s top remaining Class of 2025 targets has committed to another school. Thursday afternoon, Lex Cyrus, a four-star WR from Sesquehanna Township High School in Harrisburg, announced his commitment to South Carolina at a ceremony inside his high school.
James Franklin News/ Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 11
James Franklin Names 3 Players to Represent Penn State at Big Ten Football Media Days
Penn State football coach James Franklin named three players to represent the Nittany Lions at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days in Indianapolis. Tight end Tyler Warren, defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas (formerly Ellies) and safety Jaylen Reed will speak on the program's behalf at the three-day media event at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Sports Now / July 11
Decision Day for Penn State Target Lex Cyrus
Penn State has the opportunity today to add another talented player to their already impressive Class of 2025. 4-star wide receiver Lex Cyrus, from Susquehanna Township High School in Harrisburg, plans on announcing his college decision in a ceremony at his high school.
College Football News/ Black Shoe Diaries / July 11
SWH is Ready for Arts Fest
Also lots on the football team, and another festival Penn State will have a veteran roster in 2024. Here are five players that may be especially important.
Hakeem Beamon News/ Black Shoe Diaries / July 11
Only Hakeem Beamon Until Penn State Football
51 days to go! At 51 days to go, we check in with defensive tackle Hakeem Beamon. Hakeem has been with the team since 2019, but only saw playing time sparingly until 2022.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Basic Blues Nation / July 11
Penn State football commit shares last-minute pitch to PA’s top WR target before decision day
Penn State football fans are awaiting a decision from the No. 1 wide receiver in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, 2025 target Lex Cyrus will make his commitment official.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Yardbarker / July 11
Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Penn State
Here are the top three Penn State prospects to watch ahead of the NFL Draft, which begins on April 24, 2025.
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Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 10
2 Penn State Trustees Challenge Beaver Stadium Renovation Plan
Penn State Trustees Jay Paterno and Anthony Lubrano questioned the viability of the planned $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, telling the Wall Street Journal that the project conflicts with the university's economic situation.
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Central / July 10
How College Football Playoff Selection Criteria Could Affect Penn State Football’s Chances of Hosting a Home Game
Could new College Football Playoff parameters doom Penn State Football’s Chances of home Playoff game before the season even begins? With the College Football
Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Nittany Central / July 10
Penn State Football Listed as ‘Blue Blood’ by Analyst … is He Right?
Penn State Football is one of the most historic teams in college football, but in recent history, they have not reached big-time games like the College Football Playoff, which has been around for a decade.