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Penn State Football Commits In Action: New Friends
We’re a few weeks into the Matt Campbell era in Happy Valley, and the new head coach is starting to make some major personnel moves. While the transfer portal chaos is yet to begin, Campbell has already worked to flip some high school recruits over to the Nittany Lions’ 2026 recruiting class. Four-star edge rusher […]
Report: Jake Waters Headed To Penn State As Quarterbacks Coach
14 years ago this December, BSD writer Dan Vecellio wrote about a JUCO quarterback prospect Jake Waters picking Kansas State over Penn State. The Daily Collegian had a quote from Waters where he said, “I think God just showed me a sign that K-State was the place for me.” Well, God must have rethought about […]
Report: Penn State Hiring Noah Pauley As Wide Receivers Coach
In a move that’s been expected for a few days now, On3 is reporting that Iowa State wide receivers coach Noah Pauley is coming to Penn State where he will coach in the same role. Not to repeat myself, but here’s what I said about Pauley a week ago: Ever since Josh Gattis left after […]
Penn State Hockey Midseason Report Card: Forwards
With 18 days left until Penn State hockey’s next game, I thought I would run a midseason report card this week, with the forwards today and the defensemen, goaltenders, and coaching staff on Thursday. Penn State’s 11-5 start has been solid, though wildly inconsistent and leaving the fanbase wanting more as we enter the second […]
This Week in Happy Valley: Ioane and Allen Earn Honors
Vega Ioane and Kaytron Allen made the AP All-America Team. Gavin McKenna is featured in EA Sports’ NHL 26. Ben Schoen and Reese Laubach have been named alternate captains for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The hockey teams held strong in the USCHO Poll, with the men’s team at No. 9 and the women’s […]
Blessed & Honored: Full Speed Ahead
Iowa State Linebacker Decommits Iowa State linebacker Keian Kaiser has decommitted from Iowa State as of Monday: Several Iowa State players and recruits have already decided to follow Matt Campbell to Penn State. Kaiser could be the next one, especially with Penn State’s thinned out depth at linebacker in 2025. Iowa State Defensive Lineman Enters […]
Nittany Lions in the NFL 2025: Week 15
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: *Just a reminder that again this season, I will not include players like Juwan Johnson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith that did not finish their college career at Penn State* Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ Mustipher Atlanta Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie Baltimore Ravens: […]
Wrestling Media Availability with Cael Sanderson & Marcus Blaze
This afternoon, Head Coach Cael Sanderson and 133lb starter Marcus Blaze spoke to media ahead of Saturday’s Journeymen Collegiate Duals vs. North Dakota State and Stanford in Nashville, TN. Cael Sanderson – Head Coach On the Large Crowd and Support at Wyoming Dual: I was excited to get out west. I mean, growing up in […]
MMQB – How Long Until Penn State is Back to the Playoffs?
The 2025 regular season is in the books, and an interim coaching staff will see the Lions through their December 27th showdown with Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. New head coach Matt Campbell is on the scene, and is working on putting together his coaching staff, and building the Penn State roster in his vision. […]
Oh, Hello: 2026 Punter Lucas Tenbrock Commits To Penn State
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 220 poundsHometown/High School: St. Charles, IL (St. Charles North H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (0.8244 247Sports — No. 5 punter overall)Notable Offers: Iowa State HIGHLIGHTS OUTLOOK Lucas Tenbrock committed to Iowa State over the summer as a punter, and now he’ll head to Happy Valley with Matt Campbell. Tenbrock has the look of the […]
Oh, Hello: 2026 Texas Three-Star QB Kase Evans Commits To Penn State
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 198 poundsHometown/High School: Lexington, TX (Lexington H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (0.8678 247Sports — No. 1154 overall)Notable Offers: Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Tulane, UTSA HIGHLIGHTS OUTLOOK Kase Evans has had some bad luck on the recruiting trail, with his two previous commitments going to Oklahoma State and Iowa State, both of which lost their […]
Oh, Hello: 2026 Nebraska Three-Star DB Tyrell Chatman Commits To Penn State
The Skinny Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 170 pounds Hometown/High School: Lincoln, NE (North Star HS) Ranking: ★★★ (.8800 247Sports – No. 679 overall) Notable Offers: Iowa State, Kansas State Highlights Outlook We’ve got our second Iowa State-to-Penn State flip in the last few days, following in the footsteps of fellow Nebraskan Bryson Williams. Much like Williams, he […]
Wrestling Postview: No. 1 Penn State 40, No. 18 Wyoming 7
Recap The No. 1 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0 B1G) traveled west and up to 7,200 feet for their first-ever dual meet in Laramie before a record 4,686 fans to take on the No. 18 Wyoming Cowboys (2-2) on Saturday. The Nittany Lions largely dominated en route to their 75th consecutive dual meet win. 125 #2 […]
Oh, Hello: 2026 Nebraska Three-Star DB Bryson Williams Commits To Penn State
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 175 poundsHometown/High School: Omaha, NE (Omaha Westside H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (0.8733 247Sports — No. 905 overall)Notable Offers: Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Purdue, Washington State, San Diego State HIGHLIGHTS OUTLOOK Well, we got out first Iowa State-to-Penn State recruit. Bryson Williams committed to Iowa State back in the summer over other finalists Vanderbilt and […]
YAY HOOPS (?) Open Thread: Michigan State
Penn State faces Michigan State in its Big Ten home opener today looking to rebound from an embarrassing loss to Indiana on Tuesday. Tipoff is at noon on Big Ten Network. As always, open thread rules apply. No politics, religion, illegal streams, or NSFW content, and be civil.
Penn State vs. Michigan State Preview: It Doesn’t Get Any Easier
How To Watch Who: Michigan State SpartansRecord: 8-1 (1-0 Big Ten)When: Saturday, December 13, 12:00 p.m. ETWhere: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAKenpom Ranking (PSU): 12th (110th)NET Ranking (PSU): 11th (109th)TV: B1G Network | Chris Vosters (PXP) and Steve Smith (Analyst)Radio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: Michigan State -12.5 (FanDuel)Over/Under: 144.5 (FanDuel) What To Watch For Prediction While I expect a much better effort and […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs #28 Wyoming
For the second year in a row, the Nittany Lions wrestling team will take on the Cowboys in a ranked dual meet; this year, the matchup will be a marquee one in Laramie, the first time Wyoming has hosted a #1 team in over 30 years. While the Penn State lineup remains largely unchanged from […]
Wrestling Postview: #1 Penn State 36, #13 Lehigh 6 & Early Mat Returns
The Lehigh wrestlers came into Rec Hall for the 113th Dual Meet with the host Nittany Lions and left beaten and battered to the tune of 36-6 team score with the good guys winning 8 of the 10 matches. PSU now leads the all-time series 76 wins, 34 losses, and 3 ties. That’s 15 straight […]
Report: Trio of Coaches Joining Matt Campbell from Iowa State
Three Iowa State coaches will be joining Matt Campbell at Penn State: Taylor Mouser will come on board as Penn State’s new offensive coordinator. Ryan Clanton is the new offensive line coach, and Deon Broomfield is listed as a secondary defensive coordinator. This seems like it would be the end of the Andy Kotelnicki era […]
(Early) NCAA Hockey Bracketology: December 11
With the halfway point of the college hockey regular season nearly here, the NPI saw some movement from last weekend’s results. Penn State is idle until January 3, but the rest of the games being played around the country are still of interest to the Nittany Lions. As of this morning, the following teams would […]
Fall/Winter Sports Update: Volleyball Falls in NCAA Tournament
Women’s Volleyball (19-13) The women’s volleyball team defeated South Florida 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before being swept by top-seeded Texas in the second round. Penn State hit just .197 against South Florida, but Kennedy Martin’s 22 kills and five blocks were enough to push the Nittany Lions past the Bulls […]
South Carolina Reportedly Targeting Stan Drayton
The dominoes continue to fall. As the staff takes place, a third coach is now reportedly leaving for another opportunity. Ty Howle is leaving for Virginia Tech, Jim Knowles is not being retained, and, Stan Drayton is reportedly headed to South Carolina. Drayton is a highly respected running backs coach, he has an expansive resume […]
Jim Knowles Will Not Join Matt Campbell’s Staff
It’s official. As part of new Penn State head coach Matt Campbell’s staff moves, another piece of the puzzle has been set. Earlier reports suggested Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock would follow Campbell to Penn State, leaving the question of whether it would be as an analyst or a coordinator. It appears we have […]
Midweek Musings – New Offense?
Penn State head coach Matt Campbell was officially announced this past week, and the new regime takeover has begun. Penn State still has a bowl game to play, but we’re already starting to see staffing changes happen. First, Ty Howle has left Penn State to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech as his offensive coordinator. […]
Report: QB Coach Danny O’Brien Leaving For Virginia Tech
Earlier Tuesday, it was reported that Ty Howle is following James Franklin to Blacksburg to become the Hokies new offensive coordinator. Well, you can add another Nittany Lions assistant making the move to Virginia Tech as quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien is reportedly joining the Hokies as well. A former quarterback for James Franklin at Maryland, […]
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