Penn State got humbled on the road against Indiana, then nearly pulled the upset against Michigan State back home. They played exactly like a young team would, with high highs and low lows. Now, they get to face a much easier opponent in the Pitt Panthers, who have already lost to the likes of Quinnipiac […]
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Last year, the Nittany Lions headed to the Journeymen Collegiate Duals and wrestled on Sunday, facing three teams (two ranked) and dominated. This year, they’re the marquee team on Saturday Night, facing a pair of teams that it’s been a minute since they’ve seen in a dual meet setting, if they’ve faced them at all. […]
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For the second leg of my Penn State hockey midseason report card, I wanted to look at the defensemen, goaltenders, and coaching staff. I recapped the forwards on Tuesday. Defensemen Jackson Smith: B Expectations were high for Jackson Smith after being drafted in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. While he has not […]
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As of this morning, the following teams would be in the NCAA Tournament if the season ended today based on the NPI and conference standings. Please note that projected conference tournament winners are in italics and are projected by current in-conference point percentage: First Four Out: Cornell, Providence, Northeastern, UConn The selection committee avoids in-conference matchups in […]
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Women’s Basketball (6-4) In their only game of the week, the women’s basketball team was blown out 95-55 by No. 3 South Carolina. A 29-9 third-quarter performance by the Gamecocks allowed them to quickly pull away in the second half. Penn State shot just 31% from the field in the game and committed 26 turnovers […]
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FRIDAY (#9)Alabama at (#8)Oklahoma 8 p.m., ABC/ESPN This is shaping up as a low-scoring affair, with both offenses on the decline as defenses figured out how to slow them down with each passing week. However, it should be the most electric atmosphere of the first round with a frenzied Sooner fanbase ecstatic to be back […]
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Matt Campbell is working to keep two Penn State alumni — Dan Connor and Deion Barnes — on staff, and it appears he’s working on bringing in another to oversee the defense as a whole. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports that USC’s D’Anton Lynn is *the* target for Penn State’s incumbent defensive coordinator job. A […]
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Penn State is in bowl prep for the Pinstripe Bowl, but our focus is on the future. We take a look at the hires Matt Campbell has made thus far with his coaching staff, and then discuss which current Nittany Lions are most important to keep. We’ll be live at 7 p.m. EST. The audio […]
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With news that Jake Waters will be joining Penn State as quarterbacks coach, and that Noah Pauley will be coming on board as wide receivers coach, Matt Campbell is quickly filling out his coaching staff. His front office is also coming into form quickly, and it appears that he’ll have his organization set up soon, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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