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Penn State Hockey Series Preview: No. 2 Michigan
Coming off a bye week, No. 5 Penn State men’s hockey faces its final major test of the regular season when they take on No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor for a two-game series this weekend. The Nittany Lions and Wolverines are fighting to keep pace with conference leader Michigan State as the season dwindles […]
Winter Sports Update: Women’s Hockey Keeps Rolling
Women’s Hockey (28-4) With four of their top players in Milan, Penn State continued its dominance in the AHA with a sweep of Lindenwood. Penn State trailed early in Game 1 but poured it on with four goals in the opening period. Six different Nittany Lions found the back of the net, a testament to […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs #2 Ohio State
It’s been eight years since the annual Ohio State-Penn State dual has had such implications as it does this season, and this year, it actually is how Tom Ryan would do it. The Buckeyes have surprised some with how strong their season has been; preseason, they were ranked number five; it was a strong showing […]
NCAA Hockey Bracketology: February 12
As of this morning, the NCAA Tournament picture looks like this, based on NPI and conference standings. Please note that projected conference tournament winners are in italics and are based on current in-conference point percentage: Locks (6): Michigan State, Michigan, North Dakota, Western Michigan, Penn State, ProvidenceSafe (5): Dartmouth, Cornell, Quinnipiac, Minnesota-Duluth, DenverBubble In (4): Boston College, […]
Penn State 63, Washington 60: A West-Coast Win
Penn State men’s basketball (11-14, 2-10 Big Ten) picked up its second conference win of the season late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning in a hard-fought battle with Washington (12-13, 4-10 Big Ten). The game featured nine ties and 15 lead changes but ended up falling 63-60 in the Nittany Lions’ favor. Neither team led by […]
BSD YouTube Show: Ranking Penn State’s 2026 Recruiting Class
Former BSD writer Clay Sauertieg joined me on the YouTube show last night to discuss Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class. We went through each recruit in the class, sharing our thoughts and expectations for them over the next few seasons. Audio version on Apple and Spotify as well.
Wrestling Media Availability with Cael Sanderson and Shayne Van Ness
This afternoon, Head Coach Cael Sanderson and 149 lb starter Shayne Van Ness spoke to media ahead of Friday’s 7pm EST dual vs the #2 ranked Buckeyes at the Bryce Jordan Center Cael Sanderson – Head Coach Opportunity for growth in recent weeks Everything’s just an opportunity to learn and grow, obviously. It’s fun when […]
Penn State at Washington Preview: The Hurt Continues
The Nittany Lions let a game against USC slip away on Sunday, now they head west to face the Pacific Northwest duo over the next two games. First up is Washington, who themselves sit on the lower half of the conference standings, yet at the top of that lower half. Penn State has seen every […]
This Week In Happy Valley: Olympics Underway
Tessa Janecke and the United States’ women’s hockey team are 3-0 at the Olympics. All four Penn State hockey players at the Olympics play today. Matilde Fantin scored twice to lead Italy past Japan. Gavin McKenna’s aggravated assault charge was dropped. The Kayla Treanor era for Penn State women’s lacrosse is off to a good […]
Nittany Lions in the NFL 2025: Super Bowl
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ MustipherAtlanta Falcons: Arnold EbiketieBaltimore Ravens: Amani Oruwariye, Jordan StoutBuffalo Bills: DaQuan Jones, Connor McGovernCarolina Panthers: Nick ScottChicago Bears: Ryan Bates, Jaquan BriskerCincinnati Bengals: Mike Gesicki, Mitchell TinsleyDallas Cowboys: Miles SandersGreen Bay Packers: Micah Parsons, Rasheed WalkerHouston Texans: […]
MMQB – Into the Off-Season We Go
With the Super Bowl wrapping up last night, the 2025-2026 football season is officially adjourned. It didn’t play out like we all thought it would, and for the first time since 2014, a new head coach will take up residence in the Lasch Building. What are some of your highlights from this past season? Lowlights? […]
USC 77, Penn State 75: Missed Opportunity
Alijah Arenas scored seven key points down the stretch, including the game-winning layup with 0.7 seconds left, to send Penn State to its second straight loss. It was a cold start for Penn State from the outside, but threes from Ivan Juric and Justin Houser gave the Lions a 16-14 lead. The first half was […]
Penn State 38 Michigan 3 Wrestling Postview
In anticipation the home team handed out “Takedown” posters intending for the Wolverine fans to raise them in the air for each takedown by the home team. Fortunately, those banners were little used, 3 total takedowns on the night, and they should still be in pristine conditions to be used as a placemat in Ann […]
YAY HOOPS (?): Penn State vs. USC Open Thread
For the first time ever, USC will play a basketball game in State College. The Nitanny Lions are fresh off a 41-point loss to No. 2 Michigan and are still searching for a second Big Ten win this season. The game will tip off at noon from the BJC. As always, open thread rules apply. […]
Penn State vs. USC Preview: The Trojans Come to Town
How To Watch Who: USC TrojansRecord: 17-6, 6-6 Big TenWhen: Sunday, February 8th, 12:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAKenpom Ranking (PSU): 49 (134)TV: BTNRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: Penn State +3.5Over/Under: 155.5 What To Watch For Prediction As much as Penn State can put up a fight in this one, USC is too well-rounded, with nearly five players averaging double […]
Winter Sports Update: Women’s Hockey Sweeps Again
Women’s Hockey (26-4) The women’s hockey team stayed unbeaten with 3-0 and 5-2 wins over Robert Morris last weekend. McKenna Walsh, Maddy Christian, and Grace Outwater all scored in the outdoor game at Beaver Stadium to lift Penn State to a 3-0 win. In Game 2, Penn State overcame an early 2-0 deficit and scored […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs #11 Michigan
The Nittany Lions hit the road for the last time before the NCAA tournament in Cleveland, this time taking on the Wolverines in their school’s basketball arena (which they’re hoping to “light up”). A few years ago, when the current Penn State streak was in its infancy, Michigan was the team best poised to take […]
YAY HOOPS (?) Open Thread: Penn State vs. Michigan
Fresh off their first win in Big Ten play, Penn State basketball hits the road to take on Michigan hoping to start a win streak. Tipoff is at 6:30pm on FS1. As always, open thread rules apply. No politics, religion, NSFW content, or illegal streams, and be civil.
NCAA Hockey Bracketology: February 5
As of this morning, the NCAA Tournament picture looks like this, based on NPI and conference standings. Please note that projected conference tournament winners are in italics and are based on current in-conference point percentage: Locks (5): Michigan, Michigan State, North Dakota, Western Michigan, Penn StateSafe (5): Providence, Cornell, Minnesota-Duluth, Quinnipiac, DartmouthBubble In (5): Denver, Boston College, […]
REPORT: New WR Coach Noah Pauley to be Hired by Packers
It appears one of Matt Campbell’s most promising assistants will be departing Penn State before coaching his first game with the Nittany Lions. Wide receivers coach Noah Pauley is reportedly being hired to join the Green Bay Packers, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Pauley was regarded as a rising star in the coaching […]
Hoops Preview: Penn State Faces Rematch at Michigan
How To Watch Who: Michigan WolverinesNET Ranking (PSU): 3 (131)Kenpom Ranking (PSU): 1 (130)When: Thursday, February 5thWhere: Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MITime: 6;30 PM ESTTV: FS1Radio: Penn State Sports NetworkLine: Michigan -25.5 (FanDuel) What To Watch For Prediction Michigan got caught playing with their food last time they faced the Nittany Lions and it nearly cost them a win. I don’t see them making […]
Report: Gavin McKenna Facing Assault Charge
Penn State hockey’s Gavin McKenna is reportedly facing an assault charge following an alleged altercation on Saturday night: Per Onward State, the incident occurred near the 100 block of S. Pugh Street in downtown State College, and the victim suffered a broken jaw. As this is still a developing story, it is unknown at this […]
Wrestling Media Availability with Cael Sanderson
This afternoon, Head Coach Cael Sanderson spoke to media ahead of Friday’s 6pm EST dual at Michigan in Ann Arbor. Cael Sanderson – Head Coach Practicing against defensive tactics and limiting frustration? Yeah. I mean, we’re obviously preparing and it’s not anything new, right? I mean, anytime you have a good wrestler or like a […]
Blessed & Honored: Kemon Spells Commits To Georgia
National Signing Day Is Here 15 years ago, this day would have been massive. But now with the early NSD period in December, the first Wednesday in February is just a footnote in the recruiting calendar. Penn State’s class is basically, with four-star WR Samson Gash expected to stick with his commitment to Michigan State […]
Penn State-Northwestern Game Moved to Friday in Ryan Field Debut
Penn State and Northwestern will make history when they meet in 2026. The match-up, which has now been moved to Friday, October 2, will be the first game played in Northwestern’s newly updated stadium, Ryan Field. Northwestern’s first two home games will be played at Northwestern Medicine Field, which served as a temporary lakefront home […]
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