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Gut-wrenching Orange Bowl loss overshadows Penn State’s memorable season [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Sadness and grief filled the air inside the Penn State locker room late Thursday night. Tears flowed from brawny young men,…
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: Berks coaches, players pick the winner
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night,…
Big 5 Basketball: Eric Dixon scores 25 as Villanova routs DePaul
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA — Eric Dixon scored 25 points Saturday in Villanova’s 100-56 win against DePaul at the Pavilion.. Dixon added five rebounds…
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish. But that will happen…
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman hope they can inspire more change [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
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…
Wyomissing grad J’ven Williams stays patient as he waits for his 1st Penn State start
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
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]
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
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
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
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)…