Three years ago, James Franklin made it clear that change needed to happen when it came to the paucity of Black head coaches in major…
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Wyomissing grad J’ven Williams stays patient as he waits for his 1st Penn State start
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Former Wyomissing star J’ven Williams remains optimistic and patient as he continues trying to crack the starting lineup in Penn State’s offensive…
Penn State notes: James Franklin names Nick Saban as potential commissioner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin has long campaigned for college football to have a commissioner oversee the sport because of NIL and…
Ranking the top 10 plays of Penn State’s football season so far
These are arguably the top 10 Penn State plays of this season going into the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State Tuesday night in…
Penn State’s Dominic DeLuca earns respect with his attitude, clutch plays
It’s clear how much admiration that his Penn State coaches and teammates carry for Dominic DeLuca. Defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas said DeLuca exemplifies the resilience…
Penn State notes: Nittany Lions to see old friend at Fiesta Bowl
If Vega Ioane gets a chance to see Stacy Collins at the Fiesta Bowl, he wants to thank him again. Ioane might never have found…
Franklin, Penn State continue quest after overcoming pressure to beat SMU [opinion]
The relief on James Franklin’s face was visible. The emotion in his voice was clear. Make no mistake that there was an enormous amount of…
Penn State football team’s report card vs. SMU
Grading the Penn State football team on its 38-10 win over SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday at Beaver Stadium:…
Penn State notes: Singleton, Allen run all over SMU’s defense
STATE COLLEGE – When Nick Singleton plowed through the SMU defense for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter Saturday, Penn State coach James Franklin…
Penn State corrals SMU to advance in College Football Playoff
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College…
Penn State defense corrals SMU Mustangs in College Football Playoff opener
STATE COLLEGE – SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings said if the Mustangs executed the way they wanted to execute Saturday, “there’s no way they (Penn State)…
Penn State’s Nick Singleton, 2 others say they won’t make 2025 decision until later
Penn State running back Nick Singleton and two of his teammates said Tuesday they have not decided whether to return to the Nittany Lions next…
Beau Pribula’s entrance into portal troubles Penn State coach James Franklin
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach James Franklin hopes college football players soon won’t have to make the same decision as backup quarterback Beau Pribula.…
Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announces he’s transferring
Beau Pribula, who has served as Penn State’s backup quarterback the last two seasons, announced Sunday night that he has placed his name in the…
Penn State will open against SMU at home in the College Football Playoff
INDIANAPOLIS – Penn State was seeded sixth and will face 11th-seeded SMU at Beaver Stadium in the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football…
Penn State lacks discipline, poise, precision in another big-game loss [opinion]
INDIANAPOLIS – The most remarkable thing about Saturday night was that Penn State had a chance to force overtime against No. 1 Oregon, considering the…