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ESPN Writer Calls Penn State a 'Sleeper' Team This Season Features Popular Topics Follow Us Penn State Wrestling Star Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Tournament, Could Face Pat Downey Only Ben Chizmar Until Penn State Football ESPN analyst ranks Penn State football in his preseason top 10 Penn State Wrestling: How Past Nittany Lions Have Fared in The Olympics Penn State Golfer Qualifies for U.S. Women's Amateur Penn State Basketball: Next ‘Mike Rhoades Classic’ Won’t Take Place This Season, per Report 4-Star RB Shahn Alston Hoping for Penn State Offer on Visit A Postion-Wide Culture Change Emerging for Penn State Football South Carolina lands shocking 4-star commitment over Penn State Only Alonzo Ford Jr Until Penn State Football Staples: Penn State football among nation’s blue bloods, for now No. 1 WR in PA explains ‘hard’ decision to pick SEC foe over Penn State football Receiver Lex Cyrus, a Pennsylvania Sprint Champ, Chooses South Carolina Over Penn State Penn State football misses on the No. 1 WR in PA Penn State Recruiting: In-State WR Target Commits Elsewhere James Franklin Names 3 Players to Represent Penn State at Big Ten Football Media Days Decision Day for Penn State Target Lex Cyrus SWH is Ready for Arts Fest Only Hakeem Beamon Until Penn State Football Penn State football commit shares last-minute pitch to PA’s top WR target before decision day Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Penn State 2 Penn State Trustees Challenge Beaver Stadium Renovation Plan How College Football Playoff Selection Criteria Could Affect Penn State Football’s Chances of Hosting a Home Game Penn State Football Listed as ‘Blue Blood’ by Analyst … is He Right? FAQs

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 Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (9)

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

Penn State Nittany Lions News/ Black Shoe Diaries / July 12

Only Alonzo Ford Jr Until Penn State Football Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (22)

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 Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (33)

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 Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (35)

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.

Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Oregon

Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Georgia

Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Alabama

The 25 best players in Penn State football history

The 'Penn State Nittany Lions players inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame' quiz

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2024)

FAQs

When did Penn State join the Big Ten? ›

A look at the past additions to the original Big Ten reveals mixed results. – Penn State joined the conference in 1993.

Has Penn State football ever won a national championship? ›

Penn State won consensus National Championships in 1982 and 1986, both under Paterno. The 1986 team won by defeating the University of Miami in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl, which remains one of the most watched college football games in history.

How many undefeated seasons does Penn State have? ›

Penn State Football was has achieved numerous successes. It has won two consensuses National Championships, Big Ten Conference championships with Big Ten Conference Championships, 13 undefeated seasons, etc.

Who is number 10 on Penn State? ›

10 Nicholas Singleton. Hometown Shillington, Pa.

Why is it called the Big Ten? ›

For many decades the conference consisted of ten prominent universities, which accounts for its name.

What was Penn State before the Big Ten? ›

The PIFA dissolved prior to the 1892 season. Penn State then played as an independent again until joining the Big Ten Conference in 1990 and beginning play in 1993.

Who are Penn State's biggest rivals? ›

Ohio State is probably who most Penn State football fans would consider their No. 1 rival. They have played every season since the Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten in 1993. The teams have competed a total of 38 times, which is good for sixth most in Penn State history.

Why didn't Penn State play Texas in 1969? ›

Nixon gave Texas a plaque, declaring that it was the national champion after the regular season and completely ignoring the purpose of the bowls. At the time, teams needed to choose their bowl opponents in November, so second-ranked Penn State didn't have the chance to settle it on the field with Texas.

Who has more national championships Pitt or Penn State? ›

Pittsburgh won the Championship in 1910, 1915,1916, 1918, 1929, 1931, 1936, 1937,1976, 1980, and 1981. Penn State won the Championship in 1911, 1912, 1969, 1982, 1986, and 1994. Pitt has the edge here with 11 to Penn States 6.

What was the largest attendance Penn State game? ›

110,889

What was Joe Paterno's annual salary? ›

And because the head coaches' salaries at these schools are all above $3 million per year, Paterno's salary of just over $500,000 seems ironically miniscule, given the public records fuss and coach's stature as a proverbial living legend.

Who was Penn State QB in 1986? ›

The starting quarterback for the team was John Shaffer. In the season, Shaffer completed 114 passes for 1,510 yards, according to Pro Football Reference. He also had nine passing touchdowns compared to just four interceptions.

Who is the number 9 quarterback for Penn State? ›

9 Beau Pribula. Hometown York, Pa.

Who wore number 1 at Penn State? ›

Lambert-Smith will make the switch from double digits to single, as he puts on the No. 1 jersey. Last season, the number belonged to safety Jaquan Brisker. Flashy Denver Broncos wideout KJ Hamler previously wore the jersey at Penn State, too.

Who is the 99 on Penn State football? ›

Gabriel Nwosu - Football - Penn State Athletics.

When did Rutgers join the Big 10? ›

In November 2012, Rutgers was announced as a formal expansion acquisition of the Big Ten Conference, alongside rival Maryland of the ACC. Both Maryland and Rutgers were unanimously accepted to join the conference in all sports, effective July 1, 2014.

Was Penn State in the Atlantic 10? ›

By 1982, the conference had 10 schools, and it became the Atlantic 10. Although the conference has had "10" in its name since 1982, it has not had 10 members since Penn State left for the second and final time in 1991.

When did Northwestern join the Big Ten? ›

Big Ten Conference, one of the oldest college athletic conferences in the United States, formed in 1896 by the Universities of Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and Purdue and Northwestern universities. The University of Iowa and Indiana University were added in 1899 and Ohio State in 1912.

What year did Maryland join the Big Ten? ›

On July 1, 2014, the Terrapins became members of the Big Ten Conference following 62 years of membership in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The university currently sponsors varsity athletic teams in 20 men's and women's sports, which compete at the NCAA Division I level.

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