DOMINATE THE STATE
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 (8): Michigan State, Michigan, North Dakota, Western Michigan, Penn State, Quinnipiac, Providence, DenverSafe (5): Minnesota-Duluth, Cornell, Dartmouth, UConn, St. ThomasBubble In […]
When Mike Rhoades was initially hired in March of 2023 (on my birthday, no less) it felt at the time like a quality hire, and one that Penn State would not have been able to make in years past. After all, here was a guy who had been successful at multiple stops, including at VCU, […]
In what was supposedly their best chance at earning another win for the remainder of the season, Penn State face-planted in epic fashion. A combination of lousy defense, poor ball security, and atrocious shooting allowed Rutgers to build an 11-0 lead, with the Nittany Lions not even getting on the scoreboard until Kayden Mingo nailed […]
Penn State again hopes to win their third conference game and defeat Rutgers at the BJC. The game will tip at 6:00 PM and be televised on BTN. If you haven’t done so already, check out our preview. As always, the usual open thread rules apply: Don’t link to any streams, don’t post anything pornographic or […]
Head Coach Cael Sanderson and 184 lb starter Rocco Welsh met with the media ahead of #1 Penn State’s dual vs Princeton on Senior Night at 7pm at Rec Hall on Friday, February 20. Cael Sanderson – Head Coach Consistency of video review and reaction time calls I don’t know. I think it’s a little […]
How To Watch Who: Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRecord: 10-15, 3-11 Big TenWhen: Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAKenpom Ranking (PSU): 153 (126)TV: BTNRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: Penn State -3.5Over/Under: 149.5 What To Watch For Prediction Sorry, I don’t care if it’s a jinx. Penn State gets it done. Penn State 76, Rutgers 72
A first look at Penn State’s new defensive scheme. The men’s lacrosse team upset Princeton on the road. Men’s hockey held at No. 6 in the USCHO poll, and women’s hockey stayed at No. 4. Despite its lofty record, Penn State hockey appears to have a ceiling this season. Penn State basketball is hoping for […]
Time to circle those calendars, Penn State football fans. The 2026 Blue-White game is officially set for Saturday, April 25. Well, the date is about the only thing that’s set in stone so far. This will, obviously, be the first spring game of the Matt Campbell era, so things may look a bit different. The […]
11 days ago, Matt Campbell’s inaugural staff was dealt a blow with wide receivers coach Noah Pauley making the move to the NFL and the Green Bay Packers. Penn State now has its Pauley replacement in Colorado State wide receivers coach Kashif Moore, according to a report from Matt Zenitz. Moore spent the last three […]
No. 2 Michigan secured the regular season series against No. 5 Penn State with a 6-3 win on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions were down to 10 healthy forwards after Dane Dowiak exited last night’s game with an injury. Penn State’s effort was solid for most of the game, but the Wolverines’ superior talent and […]
Dual Meets indeed do matter. In fact, there is no higher form of dual contest than the two remaining undefeated and top-ranked teams in the nation toeing the line to settle the struggle for top dog in the toughest wrestling conference in the land. Just ask a new indoor dual meet record 16,006 fans, who […]
The worst two teams in the conference, at least in terms of record, faced off on Saturday. Oregon’s 1-12 conference record only bested by Penn State’s 2-12 record, the game mirrored the futility of the teams playing. Missed shots, fumbled rebounds after free throws, dreadful three-point percentages, and missed shots from point blank range. Everything […]
Penn State looks to win their second straight on the West Coast, and their third in the Big Ten, as they face Oregon tonight. The game tips off at 3:00 PM and will be televised on BTN. If you haven’t done so already, check out our preview. As always, the usual open thread rules apply: Don’t […]
Penn State’s first ever trip to Oregon for a basketball game comes with the Lions trying to make it two straight conference wins. On their Pacific Northwest road trip, the Lions knocked off Washington the other night and now they’ll face the Ducks, who are currently in last place in the Big Ten with just […]
Down to nine healthy forwards midway through the game, No. 5 Penn State clawed its way to overtime with No. 2 Michigan. Despite a myriad of chances in overtime, Jack Ivankovic slammed the door shut in overtime and held Penn State scoreless in the shootout. Michigan took the extra point in Game 1 of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]